10
8. After the blade is secure, rotate the blade by hand
to ensure the blade is not making contact with any
components of the edger.
9. Blade wear is expected whenever you use your edger.
10. The blade wears quite quickly when edging along concrete
paths. This does not affect the efficiency of the edger and
is expected due to the aggressive abrasion of concrete on
steel.
NOTE: To increase blade life, keep initial cutting depth at
minimum and increase depth setting as blade wears.
Maintenance
IMPORTANT: To assure product safety and reliability,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed
by authorized service centers or other qualified service
organizations. Use only identical replacement parts.
Inspect and thoroughly clean your edger + trencher at the
beginning of each edging season for longer life and better
performance.
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WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance task,
cut off the electric power supply by disconnecting the plug
from the extension cord.
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WARNING!
Always wear protective gloves during
maintenance tasks. Do not carry out maintenance when the
engine is running or hot.
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WARNING!
The use of any accessory not
recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous.
• Regular cleaning and maintenance of you edger + trencher
will ensure efficiency and prolong the life of your machine.
• To obtain the best cutting results, the blades must be
cleaned and oiled regularly. Remove dirt with a brush and
oil lightly.
• Use biodegradable oil.
• Clean the housing and other parts with a mild cleanser and
a moist cloth. Never use aggressive cleansers or solvents.
• Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never
let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of
the tool into a liquid.
• For repairs which have not been explained in these
instructions, contact an authorized service center at
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
Disposal
Should your appliance need replacement after extended
use, do not dispose of it with the household refuse, but in an
environmentally safe way.
Waste produced by electrical machine items should
not be handled like normal household rubbish. Please
recycle where recycle facilities exist. Check with your
local authority or retailer for recycling advice.
Storage
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WARNING!
Be sure the tool is unplugged.
Remove and clean any debris from the outside of the edger +
trencher and inside of guard before storage. See maintenance
section. If necessary, the edger + trencher may be stored by
hanging on a hook by its handle.
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CAUTION!
Do not hang edger + trencher on the switch
trigger or power cord!
NOTE: Do not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or
chemicals. Such storage can cause rapid corrosion.
Preventing Corrosion
• Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents that
greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. If you use the
tool in areas where fertilizers or chemicals have been used,
the tool should be cleaned immediately afterwards.
• Wipe all exposed parts with a damp cloth. You may
lubricate only metal parts with a light petroleum based oil.
• When cleaning, DO NOT immerse tool in water or squirt it
with a hose.
S Support
If your Martha Stewart MTS-EDG1 Electric Edger + Trencher
requires service or maintenance, please call the Snow Joe
®
+
Sun Joe
®
customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563).
Model + Serial Numbers
When contacting the company, reordering parts, or arranging
service from an authorized dealer, you will need to provide the
model and serial numbers, which can be found on the decal
located on the housing of the unit. Copy these numbers into
the space provided below.
Fig. 14
Outer blade
flange
Blade
Large
flange
spanner
Blade spanner
Lock nut
Record the following numbers from the housing or handle of your
new product:
M T S - E D G 1
Model #:
Serial #:
