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Cutting Depth
The Cutting Depth of the EDGER can be altered to one of 3
settings to a Max of approx. 38mm.
To adjust the cutting depth, loosen the Height adjustment
knob approx. 5-6 full tums, but do not remove. Push the
knob fully towards the body of the edger and at the same
time move the front wheel arm across to the opposite side of
the housing.
Raise or lower the arm to the desired position, and then pull
the height-adjusting knob
Outwards. Rotate the knob in a clockwise direction until all
of the slack is taken out of the assy. Check to ensure the
front wheel arm has located into any of the pre allocated positions and the head of the bolt
securing the front wheel arm is sitting flat on the surface of the wheel arm. Firmly tighten
the height adjustment knob.
Handle Adjustment
The tube handle can be set at three different heights.
To set the height for your comfort, slide the tube up to the level required using one of the
three holes provided and insert the coach screw. Tighten the knob fully locking the two
tubes in place.
Note: When first assembling the tube to the edger the tubes should be pulled fully up to
allow the cord to sit correctly in the tubes and motor housing.
Edging
1.
Set the cut depth at 25mm and set edge guide to the down position.
2.
The guard is fitted with a raised rib section which acts as a blade cut
indicator. This knob will assist in guiding the operator where the blade will
cut. During operation, the operator can sight down the rib of the guard to
where the edge is to be cut.
3.
Before starting the edger, line up the tool so the edge guide rests against
the edge of the paved surface, both rear wheels should be on the paved
surface when edging.
4.
HINT: When there is heavy overgrowth of grass over the paved surface it
may drag on the guard. An initial cut may be required with the edger on the
grass side. Th1s_ will require lifting up the edger guide and may require
reducing the depth of cut.
5.
To avoid kickback of edger, tilt the handle down so the blade is above the
ground.
6.
Turn switch on and allow blade to spin without moving the tool.
7.
Slowly lift the handle to lower the blade, finding the edge of the paved
surface and start edging. Then move tool forward slowly along edge of
paved surface, keeping the edge guide pressed lightly against the
pavement edge.
8.
For the first edging each season, it is best to move forward slowly because
grass is thickest then. Subsequent edging will be completed more rapidly.
9.
If the tool slows down, back it up slightly until the blade returns to normal
speed. During edging some sparks may be generated from hitting stones,
this is normal. Do not attempt to edge when the grass or soil is wet or
moist -for electrical safety and to prevent clogging of the blade chamber.
