MC-E (Multi-Cutter with Edger
Attachment)
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Foreign objects can be thrown by Edger.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with thrown objects can cause
personal. injury.
HOW TO AVOID IBE HAZARD
• Never oper ate the Edger without the
bilade shield in place.
• Make sure the blade shield is correctly
positioned to shield operator from
thrown debris.
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Read the Safely instructions on page US-
14 concerning proper use of the Edger.
Operating Position
Before using the Edger, check the following:
I.
Make sure the 3 mm hex wrench has been
removed from the gearcase and boss adapter
before you start the engine.
Gearcase
3 mm Hex Wrench
Attaching Shaft
Edger Blade
ass Adapter
Blade Bolt (left
hand thread)
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Clamping Washer
2.
The operator must be set the Knapsack belt, and
the shaft assembly must be on the operator's right
side.
3.
The operator's right hand should be holding the
shaft grip, with his or her fingers on the throttle
trigger. The 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 driveshaft if necessary for a
comfortable position.
Hand Holding
Throttle Grip, Fingers
on Throttle Trigger
Eye Protection
..--- Left Arm Fully
Extended, Hand
Holding Loop Handle
Guard Adjusted to Clear
Blade, and Guard Operator
from Thrown Debris
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5. The Edger weight should be evenly distributed
between the arms.
6.
Adjust the Edger to the correct cutting depth
before you start the engine. (Refer to the figure
below.) Make sure the shield is adjusted to shield
the operator from thrown debris.
7. Make sure the blade is rotating (at least half throt
tle) before inserting the blade into the cut. The
Edger performs best at full throttle.
8. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
9. Stop the engine when moving between work sites.
• Always wear gl.oves and protective cloth
ing when operating the Edger.
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