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ON/OFF Switch -- Ensure ON/OFF switch
functions properly by moving the switch to
the OFF position and assure the engine
stops; then restart engine and continue.
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Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of edger if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
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Blade Guard -- Discontinue use of edger if
blade guard is damaged.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
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Blade nut
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Muffler
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Cylinder shield
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Clutch
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Throttle trigger
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Handle screws
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Fasteners
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT & LA-
BELS
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After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
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Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases the life and perfor-
mance of the engine and increases fuel con-
sumption and harmful emissions.
Always clean your air filter after 5 tanks of fuel
or 5 hours of operation, whichever comes
first. Clean more frequently in dusty condi-
tions. It is advisable to replace your air filter
with a new one after every 50 hours of opera-
tion, or annually, whichever comes first.
To clean filter:
1. Clean the cover and the area around it to
keep dirt from falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Remove the two screws and the air filter
cover from the engine.
3. Remove air filter.
NOTE:
Do not clean the air filter with gaso-
line or other flammable solvent to avoid creat-
ing a fire hazard or producing harmful evapo-
rative emissions.
4. Clean the air filter using hot soapy water.
Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com-
pletely before reinstalling.
5. Lightly oil air filter before installing to im-
prove the efficiency of the air filter. Use
2--cycle engine oil or motor oil (SAE 30).
NOTE:
Do not soak air filter in oil.
6. Squeeze the air filter to distribute oil and to
remove any excess oil.
7. Reinstall air filter in housing.
CAUTION:
Make sure air filter is fitted in to
the corners of the housing to prevent air from
bypassing the filter and to keep dust from en-
tering engine and causing damage.
8. Reinstall air filter cover.
Air Filter
Cover
Cover
Screws
BLADE MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
The blade will continue
to spin after the engine stops or after the
throttle trigger has been released. Make sure
the blade has stopped coasting and discon-
nect the spark plug before performing work on
the blade.
WARNING:
Wear protective gloves
when handling or performing maintenance on
the blade to help avoid injury.
Always replace a blade that is bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Never attempt to straighten and reuse a
damaged blade. Use only specified replace-
ment blade.
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The blade is reversible. When the cutting
edge on one side becomes worn, turn the
blade over.
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Check blade for flatness periodically. Lay
the blade on a flat surface to inspect for flat-
ness. Throw away a blade that is not flat
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REPLACE SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be replaced each year
to ensure the engine starts easier and runs
better. Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inches.
Ignition timing is fixed, nonadjustable.
1. Twist then pull off the spark plug boot.
2. Remove and discard the spark plug.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ--6Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
Spark Plug Boot
Spark Plug
