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WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Engine must be running to make carbu
retor adjustments.
• When engine is running, Edger blade is
rotating and other parts are moving.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with rotating Edger blade or
other' moving par'ts could cause serious
personal injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
cutting head and other moving parts.
• Keep all bystanders and pets away f
r
om
unit while making carburetor adjust
ments.
The Edger blade may be rntating dnring idle speed
adjnstment Wear the recommended personal protec
tive equipment and observe all safety instructions
Keep hands and body away from the cutting head
When the throttle trigger is released, the engine should
return to an idle speed between 2700 and 3300 RPM, or
just below the clutch engagement speed The Edger
blade must not rotate and the engine should not stall
(stop running) at engine idle speed,
To adjust the engine idle speed, rotate the idle speed
adjustment screw on the carburetor
• Turn the idle speed screw in (clockwise) to
increase the engine idle speed,
• Turn the screw out (counterclockwise) to decrease
the engine idle speed
If idle speed adjustment is necessary, and after
adjustment the Edger blade rotates or the engine
stalls, stop using the Edger immediately!
Contact your local authorized Maruyama Dealer for
assistance and servicing,
Air Filter
Maintenance Interval
• The air filter should be cleaned
daily,
or more
often when working in extremely dusty condi
tions
• Replace after every 100 hours of operation
Air Filter Cleaning
1
Loosen the knob and remove the air filter cover
2 Remove the foam element and filter screen from
the air filter body
3
Clean the foam element and filter screen with
warm, soapy water. Let the screen and element dry
completely.
4 Apply a light coat of SAE 30 motor oil to the
foam element and squeeze out all excess oil
5, Reassemble the filter screen and foam element to
the air filter body
6.
Reinstall the air filter cover and tighten the knob
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