Operation
A
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Foreign objects can be thrown by Edger.
WHAT
CAN
HAPPEN
• Contact with thrown objects can cause
personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID 1HE HAZARD
• Never operate the Edger without the
blade shield in place.
• Make sure the blade shield is correctly
positioned to shield operator f
r
om
th rown debris.
A
CAUTION
• Read the Safety instructions on page 8
concerning proper use of the Edger.
Operating Position
Before using the Edger, check the following:
Hearing_______________ -
Protection
RightArm �
Slightly Bent "-
Eye Protection
- Left Arm Fully
Extended, Hand
Holding Loop Handle
I Make sure the 3 mm hex wrench has been
removed from the gear case and boss adapter
before you start the engine.
2
fhe Edger should be on the operator's right side
3
fhe operator's right hand should be holding the
shaft grip, with his or her fingers on the throttle
uigger. Ihe right arm should be slightly bent
4 The left hand should be holding the loop handle
with the fingers and thumb fully enclosed around
the grip The left arm should be extended
Reposition the loop handle up or down the drive
shaft if necessary for a comfortable position
5.
The Edger weight should be evenly distributed
between the arms
6 Adjust the Edger to the conect cutting depth
before you start the engine (Refer to Setting
Depth of Cut on page 19.) Make sure the shield is
adjusted to shield the operator from thrown debris
