Operation
17
GB
How To Use The Clutch/Depth Control Lever
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Keep a safe distance from rotating blade
during operation.
Thrown debris can cause severe
laceration.
WARNING
The clutch / depth control lever has two blade
functions, a clutch and a depth control. When the
lever is moved forward, the clutch will first engage the
edger blade. Continue to move the lever forward to
lower the edger blade and to set the depth of cut.
1 Start the engine.
2 To engage the blade, push the lever (B) forward
(see Figure 16).
3 To lower the cutting blade, continue moving the
lever forward. There are five positions down to
approximately 2
−
3/4 inches deep. Set the lever in
one of the five positions.
4 To raise the cutting blade, pull the lever back.
NOTE:
For deep edging, first cut at shallow depths.
Then, cut at greater depths until the desired depth is
obtained.
B
Figure 16: Clutch / Depth Control Lever
Rotating parts can contact or entangle
hands, feet, hair, clothing, or
accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe
laceration can result.
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Operate equipment with guards in place.
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Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
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Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
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Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become
caught.
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Never leave the unit unattended while the
engine is running.
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Keep bystanders away from machine.
WARNING