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•
Stand behind the unit and hold the blade control
bail against the upper handle and gently pull the
starter rope out of the engine.
WARNING: The edger blade WILL rotate
when the starter rope is pulled.
NOTE:
The starter rope will not pull out of the engine
unless the blade control bail (refer to Figure 4) is
depressed against the upper handle.
•
Slip the starter rope through the top of the rope
guide.
•
Retighten the wing knob which secures the rope
guide to the upper handle.
Checking The Blade Depth Control
The blade depth control lever has been pre-adjusted at
the factory. Before operating the edger, however, check
the adjustment of the depth cable as follows:
•
Move the blade depth control lever to the lowest
position then back to the start position on the
handle. See Figure 5.
•
If the blade depth control can be easily placed in
the start position, no adjustment is necessary. If the
blade depth control will NOT go to the start position,
continue as follows:
•
Loosen the jam nut found on the depth cable and
again attempt to place the blade depth control lever
in the start position. Continue doing so until the
blade depth control lever fits snugly into the start
position notch.
•
Once this position is attained, secure the top of the
cable with a pair of pliers and retighten the jam nut.
Figure 5
SECTION 3: KNOW THE EDGER
Throttle Control
The throttle control lever is located on the front of the
engine. It can be adjusted to regulate the engine speed.
Never attempt to adjust the throttle while
the engine is running. Stop the engine by
releasing the blade control bail before
making any throttle adjustment.
NOTE:
Refer to the separate engine manual packed
with your edger for a detailed description of all engine-
related controls and components.
Blade Control Bail
Located on the upper handle, the blade control bail
must be depressed against the upper handle in order to
operate the unit. Releasing the blade control bail stops
the engine and the edger blade.
Blade Depth Control Lever
The blade depth control lever is located on the right
side of the upper handle. It is used to control the depth
of the cut. The further forward the blade depth control
lever is moved, the deeper into the soil the edger blade
will cut.
Primer
The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor and
aid in starting the engine. Use it to start a cold engine,
but do not use it to restart a warm engine after a short
shutdown.
NOTE:
Refer to the separate engine manual packed
with your edger for a detailed description of all engine-
related controls and components.
Pull Rope/Recoil Starter
The pull rope/recoil starter is used to start the engine.
Blade Tilt Control
The blade tilt control is located on the rear portion of the
edger. It is used to vary the angle of the edger blade
between one of five positions from beveling to edging to
trenching.
Curb Wheel Control Lever
(if so equipped)
The curb wheel control lever, if so equipped, is found on
the rear, right portion of the edger. When placed in an
applicable notch, it aids in stabilizing the edger while
edging grass along a curb.
Start Position
Depth Cable
Lowest Position
Blade Depth
Jam Nut
Control Lever
