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STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing
the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position;
then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex-
cess fuel. This could require pulling the starter
handle many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
or
call
1-800-554-6723.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
EDGING
As you become familiar with your edger, you
will be able to determine your own operating
pace. Conditions such as depth of cut and
material being cut will regulate the speed and
time required for your edging job.
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Allow the engine to warm up for one minute
before you begin edging.
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Increase the engine speed before placing
the blade in the cut. For best operation, run
the engine at full throttle while cutting.
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Keep your edging path straight by aligning
the blade guide rib on the rear of the blade
guard with the edge of the sidewalk. Keep
all wheels flat on the walkway.
Blade
Guide Rib
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Always work going away from people and
solid objects such as walls, large stones,
trees, automobiles, etc.
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Be careful when edging near trees or valu-
able plants. The high speed metal blade
may cut roots and cause damage to the
plants.
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If the blade stalls, immediately move the
unit rearward slightly to allow the blade to
restart. If the blade continues to stall, stop
the engine, disconnect the spark plug, and
inspect for blockage or damage.
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Always keep the blade area clean. Stop the
engine, make sure the blade has complete-
ly stopped turning, and disconnect the
spark plug before cleaning.
SETTING THE EDGING DEPTH
WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust
the depth adjusting skid when the engine is
running. Always release the throttle trigger,
wait until the blade stops turning, move the
ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and dis-
connect spark plug before making adjust-
ments. Your edger is equipped with several
edging depths. The depth used will depend
on your personal edging preference and the
condition of the area where the edging opera-
tion is to be done.
NOTE:
If the area to be edged has never
been cut or several weeks have passed since
the last cut, the first edging should be done at
no more than half depth.
To set the depth:
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Move the depth control lever forward for
shallower edging.
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Move the depth control lever backward for
deeper edging.
Support Arm
Depth
Adjusting
Skid
Depth Control Lever
When edging, the trigger handle must be
raised until the skid rests on the ground. The
trigger handle must be held in the raised posi-
tion during the entire edging operation to
maintain a consistent edging depth.
DEPTH ADJUSTING SKID
The surface of the depth adjusting skid will
wear over a period of time. This part is revers-
ible to provide a second wear surface.
1. Remove the two mounting screws which
hold the skid to the support arm.
2. Rotate the skid 180 degrees.
3. Reinstall the mounting screws.
EDGING TIPS
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Inspect unit before each use.
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Inspect the area to be cut before each use.
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Keep unit in front of your body.
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Cut at full throttle.
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Keep the wheels and skid in contact with
the ground.
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Always work going away from others.
