Setup & Operation
Operation
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Setup & Operation
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Operation
1.
Make sure the Edger has been properly set up and the blade guard and fences have
been properly adjusted to cut your size boards.
2.
Check the alignment.
3.
Start the engine:
DANGER!
Always be sure the blade is disengaged and all
persons are out of the path of the blade before starting the
engine or motor. Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
DANGER!
Make sure all guards and covers are in place
and secured before operating or transporting the Edger.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
WARNING!
Always wear eye, ear, respiration, and foot pro-
tection when operating the Edger. Failure to do so may
result in serious injury.
WARNING!
Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before
operating the Edger. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury or death.
Making sure the clutch lever is disengaged (in the raised position), turn the engine
switch located on top of the engine to the ON position.
Move the choke to the START position.
Pull the engine cord slowly until you feel resistance, then pull the cord quickly to
start the engine. Repeat with the choke opened slightly if necessary.
When the engine starts, slowly open the choke all the way by moving the choke
lever to the OFF position.
4.
Begin edging:
Lower the clutch lever to engage the blade. Push the lever down until the clutch link-
age locks into the engaged position.
DANGER!
Always keep hands away from moving blade.
Blade may still be moving even when the clutch lever is dis-
engaged. Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
DANGER!
Keep all persons out of the path of moving
equipment and boards when operating the Edger or loading
boards. Failure to do so will result in serious injury.