Specifications
GB - 11
Front Wheel Adjuster
Positions the front wheel on the axle to 
balance the unit when working along curbs or 
other uneven terrain.
NOTE: Make sure the front wheel rolls on the 
work surface. 
IMPORTANT: Make sure the cutting blade 
will not contact wheel before starting the 
engine.
1. With the engine shut off, remove the pin 
from the axle and position the front 
wheel on the right or left side of the axle 
as needed, and secure in position with 
the hair pin. 
Position the wheel away from the blade 
when bevel cutting or trimming.
Position the wheel nearer the blade for 
edging.
Engine Controls
Throttle
Throttle controls engine speed. 
1. Set the throttle to slow (turtle) to start the 
unit and when traveling between work 
areas. 
2. Set the throttle to fast (rabbit) when 
edging.
Choke
Controls the air-fuel mixture in the carburetor.
1.Close the choke when starting a 
cold engine. 
2.Once the engine starts and begins 
to warm, open the choke for 
operation.
NOTE: Do not choke a warm engine.
Fuel Shut Off
1. Push the lever down to close the fuel 
shut off valve for transporting, servicing 
or storing the unit.
2. Pull the lever up to open the fuel shut off 
valve for operating the unit.
Engine Shut Off Switch
1. Set the engine shut off switch to the On 
position to start and operate the engine. 
2. Set the engine shut off switch to the Off 
position to shut off a running engine. 
Recoil Starter
Start the engine with the recoil starter.
Oil Fill/Dipstick
Check the engine oil level (Figure 10).
Pin
Figure 8
Bushings
Pin
Bushings
Position wheel away from the blade 
for bevel cutting or trimming.
Position wheel nearer the blade 
for edging.
Throttle
Figure 9
Choke
Fuel Shut Off
Engine Shut Off 
Switch
Recoil Starter










