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Assembly Instructions
Inserting the shaft.
Align Lower Shaft with body. Slide together
to allow fastenings to be fitted (see figure 1).
Repeat for Upper Shaft.
Attaching the auxiliary handle.
Pre assembled as packed. Adjust to the most
comfortable position. Secure firmly (see figure
2).
Refer previous page for photo of assembled unit.
NOTE:
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Refer previous page for photo of assembled unit.
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Take note of the cord position on previous page
Operating Instructions
The On/off trigger
Please familiarise yourself with the instructions laid throughout the
owners manual before switching your Edger on.
1. Slightly tilt the Edger to the side before
starting it, so that the blade can reach full
speed before touching the grass. Press
and hold the safety button and squeeze
the power lever at the same time (see
figure. 3).
2. Once the motor has started release the
safety button but carry on holding the
power lever while you are edging. Lower the tilted side until the
Edger body is flat.
3. Release the power lever when you wish to switch the Edger off
and the motor will stop.
Cutting depth adjustments
The cutting depth of the Edger can be altered to one of 3 settings
17mm, 29mm and 40mm.
1. To adjust the cutting depth, loosen the Height adjustment knob
approx 5-6 full turns, but do not remove.
2. Push the knob fully towards the body of
the Edger and at the same time move the
front wheel arm across to the opposite
side of the housing. (see figure 4)
3. Raise or lower the arm to the desired
position, and then pull the height adjusting
knob outwards. Rotate the knob in a
clockwise direction until all of the slack is
taken out of assembly.
4. Check to ensure the front wheel arm
has located into one of the pre allocated
positions and the head of the bolt
securing the front wheel arm is sitting flat
on the surface of the wheel arm. Firmly
tighten the height adjustment knob. (see
figure 5)
Edge Guide
The edge guide is used when edging is
required against a solid material like a paved
surface. It is important to ensure the edge
guide is used in these conditions as the edge
guide will assist in preventing the blade from
making direct contact with the paved surface.
To use the edge guide, hold the edge guide
control knob (item 6 on page 5) and move the
knob sideways toward the centre of the Edger
and then push backwards, ensuring that the
guide fits into the allocated slot. (see figures.
6 and 7) The edge guide control knob should
be returned to the upright position to lock the
guide in the down position. To release the edge guide, hold the
edge guide control knob and move the knob sideways toward the
centre of the Edger and then pull upwards to lift the guide.
Edging
1. Before edging check the area and remove all obstacles and
objects that could be thrown.
2. Set the cut depth at 25mm and set edge guide to the down
position. Blade depth may have to be adjusted to differences in
height between hard surfaces and the top of the grass.
3. The guard is fitted with a raised rib section
which acts as a blade cut indicator (item
11 on page 5). This rib will assist in guiding
the operator where the blade will cut.
During operation the operator can sight
down the rib of the guard to where the
edge is to be cut. (see figure 8)
4. Before starting the Edger, line up the tool
so the edge guide rests against the edge of the paved surface,
both rear wheels should be on the paved surface when edging.
Hint: When there is heavy overgrowth of grass over the paved
surface it may drag on the guard. An initial cut may be required
with the Edger on the grass side. This will require lifting up the
Edger guide and may require reducing the depth of cut.
5. To avoid kickback of Edger, tilt the handle down so the blade is
above the ground.
6. When starting to edge, start the motor and lower the blade
gently into the ground, being careful not to hit concrete with the
blade.
7. Slowly lift the handle to lower the blade, finding the edge of
the paved surface and start edging. Then move tool forward
slowly along edge of paved surface, keeping the edge guide
pressed lightly against the pavement edge. For the first edging
each season, it’s best to move forward slowly because grass
is thickest then. Subsequent edging will be completed more
rapidly. If the tool slows down, back it up slightly until the blade
returns to normal speed. During edging some sparks may be
generated from hitting stones, this is normal.
Warning!
The unit may become very hot during use. Avoid contact
during and immediately after operation.
Landscaping / trenching
Before landscaping or trenching, inspect and ensure there are no
exposed or buried cables or pipes or other objects that may create
a hazard or interfere with operating the Edger. Lift the edge guide
lever (item 6 on page 5) for all trenching. Set depth to only that
required for the job, do not overload, if tool slows, pull back slightly
and wait until the blade returns to normal speed.
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Changing the Blade
1. Make sure that the electrical plug is removed from the power
point.
2. Position the Edger on its side with the Blade
uppermost. Ensure the surface you are
working on is clean and foreign particles
(stones etc) cannot enter the air intake slots
of the motor housing.
3. Place the large flange spanner over the outer
blade flange.
4. Fit the blade spanner over the blade lock nut
and while holding firmly the spanner on the
blade flange, rotate the locking nut in an anti-
clockwise direction.
5. Remove the lock nut completely along with
the outer flange and blade.
6. There is no need to remove the inner flange
although on re assembly the area of the inner flange must be
free of foreign particles of dirt etc.
7. To re assemble with the a new blade fit
the inner flange on to the spindle, fit the
replacement blade and secure the outer
flange on to the spindle and blade.
8. Ensure the assembly is correct and the
blade is correctly orientated by checking the
diagram below.
9. With the spanner fitted to the outer flange,
fit the locking nut and tighten with the blade
spanner in a clockwise direction.
10. After the blade is secure, rotate the blade
by hand to ensure the blade is not making
contact with any components of the Edger.
11. Blade wear is expected whenever you use
your Edger. Blades wear quite quickly when edging along
paths. This does not effect the efficiency of the Edger and is
expected due to the aggressive abrasion of concrete on steel.
12. Edger blades are not a warranty item! Replacement Edger
blades are available from your local Morrison retailer.
Maintenance
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Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working conditions.
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Replaced damaged or worn parts immediately.
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Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you are competent
to do so.
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Use only manufacturer-recommended replacement parts and
accessories.
Cleaning
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To ensure the best performance from the Edger, it must be
kept clean.
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Clean the Edger immediately after use.
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Make sure the blade is kept clean and clear of obstructions.
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Do not allow grass cuttings to become dry and hard on any of
the Edger surfaces as this directly affects cutting performance.
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Make sure you clean the cooling vents between the deck and
the motor housing.
Storage
Once the Edger has been thoroughly cleaned store it in a clean, dry
place out of the reach of children.
Specifications
Rated Voltage
230-240V~ 50HZ
Input Power
1200 Watts
Cutting Diameter
190 mm
No load speed
4700 min-1
Cutting depth
17 / 29 / 40
Blade material
Steel
IPClass
IPX4
Weight
7 kg
Approval No.
ESO 150141
This tool is double insulated. There are two independent barriers of
insulation to protect you from the possibility of electric shock.
Noise and vibration data
Measured sound level
186 dB(A)
Declared sound level
96 dB(A)
