10
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
s 4HE%DGERWILLCUTALONGFOOTPATHSDRIVEWAYSFLOWER
beds & similar areas.
s 5SETHEYELLOWARROWGUIDEONTHEBLADEGUARDTO
align the blade with the edging surface.
Note: The guide will give approximate location of
the cutting blade only!
s #UTATASTEADYPACE)FTHEBLADEBEGINSTOBOG
down you are edging to fast, Slow your pace
"DO NOT FORCE"
the blade into the ground.
s ,IGHTCONTACTOFTHEBLADEAGAINSTTHEFOOTPATH
edge or curb is acceptable and will not damage the
edger.
s "ESTVISUALAPPEARANCEISOBTAINEDWHENTHEGRASS
is dry. Avoid edging in wet soil or grass as the blade
guard might clog or result in an uneven edge. If the
blade guard becomes clogged, stop the engine &
remove debris from the blade guard.
Always remove the spark plug lead when cleaning the blade or guard!
Paths and Kerbs
s 3ETTHECUTTINGHEIGHTSOTHATTHEBLADETIPCUTS
APPROXIMATELYMMBELOWTHESURFACE4HEBLADE
alignment indicator is located on the blade guard.
Align the indicator with the edge of the path or the
curb which is to be cut.
s!LWAYSCUTINAFORWARDDIRECTION
s!VOIDALLOWINGTHEBLADETOCONTINUALLYCONTACTANY
concrete or other hard edge.
Walls and Fences
s 4OENABLEYOUREDGERTOCUTRIGHTUPTOAWALLOR
a fence the right rear wheel must be placed on
the lowest setting. Place the left hand side of the
machine against the vertical surface and cut a
narrow grove between the wall and the lawn.
Note: This operation will produce best results
when the blade is new! If the blade is heavily
worn it will not cut a satisfactory edge!
Note:
Always take care to avoid damage to
brick work, paths, pavers and tiles!
Cutting Tips
Operating the Edger
Blade
Guide
Not
for
Reproduction
