Operator’s Manual Edger SN PRODUCT NUMBER: 25623 P/N: 80022523 REVB For more information, visit online at www.brutepower.com Brute is a registered trademark of Briggs & Stratton Corporation and is used under license to Ardisam, Inc. R/N: 25636 ECN: 11313 REV2: 11/11/2016 © 2016 Ardisam, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Operator’s Manual Edger INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your investment in quality. Thank you for purchasing an edger from Brute®. We have worked to ensure that your product meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your edger will provide many years of service. Please read this entire manual before installation and use. Brute® reserves the right to change, alter or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.
Operator’s Manual Edger WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Owner’s Responsibility Accurate assembly, and safe and effective use of the edger is the owner’s responsibility. • Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the edger according to directions and schedule included in this operator’s manual. • Ensure that anyone who uses the edger is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.
Operator’s Manual Edger GENERAL SAFETY RULES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s). Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. Use this equipment for its intended purpose only. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments or accessories. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Operator’s Manual Edger ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning • • • • • • • • ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS. CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY ENGINE EXHAUST. BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, FAINTING OR DEATH, IN ADDITION TO DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS AND CONFUSION. Never try to ventilate engine exhaust indoors. Carbon monoxide can reach dangerous levels very quickly.
Operator’s Manual Edger SERVICE SAFETY • SAFETY OR HAZARD SYMBOLS Always stop the engine whenever you leave the equipment, before cleaning, repairing or inspecting the unit. Engine should be turned off and cool, spark plug wire must be removed from spark plug before any repairs or adjustments are attempted. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
Operator’s Manual Edger SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to remind you of this important information while you are operating your unit.
Operator’s Manual Edger FEATURES & CONTROLS Control Functions The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Operating requires the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section. *For engine features and controls see engine manual.
Operator’s Manual Edger SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE BRAND BRIGGS & STRATTON® ENGINE DISP, TYPE 127CC, 4-CYCLE ENGINE RATING 5.5 FT-LB MAX TORQUE FUEL CAPACITY 0.53 GAL CUP & TOOL HOLDER INCLUDED CUTTING DEPTH 2.5 IN BLADE LENGTH 9 IN ADJUSTABLE CUTTING DEPTH YES ASSEMBLY REQUIRED YES CA (CARB) COMPLIANT CARB COMPLIANT TIRE DIAMETER 8 IN REAR, 7 IN FRONT TIRE WIDTH 1.5 IN TIRE MATERIAL PVC WHEEL TYPE NEVER FLAT NET WEIGHT 57 LBS GROSS WEIGHT 63.75 LBS ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS 38.
Operator’s Manual Edger ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT UNPACKING 1. Set aside the operator’s manual and parts bag. Carefully lift the top foam out of the box, remove all loose parts from both the top and bottom foam packaging. ENSURE BLADE DOES NOT TURN WHEN LEVER IS IN TOP NOTCH (DISENGAGED) BY SLOWLY PULLING ENGINE RECOIL AND OBSERVING THAT THE BLADE DOES NOT ROTATE. 2. Parts Bag Content: KEY DESCRIPTION 25623 QTY.
Operator’s Manual Edger FIGURE 1 FIGURE 4 30 mm FIGURE 2 FIGURE 5 *Engine removed for clarity FIGURE 3 For additional information visit online at www.brutepower.
Operator’s Manual Edger GENERAL OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS TOXIC. MOVE THE ENGINE TO A WELL-VENTILATED AREA OUTDOORS, TO PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. INHALATION CAN CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH. NEVER LEAVE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE UNATTENDED MOVE ENGINE TO A WELL-VENTILATED AREA, ALWAYS OUTDOORS, TO PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. MOVE TO AN AREA AWAY FROM FLAMES OR SPARKS, TO AVOID IGNITION OF VAPORS IF PRESENT.
Operator’s Manual Edger ON POSITION INTAKE FIGURE 10 FIGURE 7 RUN POSITION OFF POSITION FIGURE 8 FIGURE 11 CHOKE POSITION FIGURE 9 For additional information visit online at www.brutepower.
Operator’s Manual Edger EDGING TIPS 1. Move edger to a desired area to begin edging, making sure that the left rear wheel is on a hard surface and the blade is over area to be cut. 2. Lower blade control lever to achieve depth of cut desired. The further the forward blade depth control lever is moved, the deeper or lower the blade will cut into the ground. 3. For newly edged lawns, multiple passes may be needed to achieve desired depth by lowering depth of cut incrementally. 4.
Operator’s Manual Edger MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION ENGINE MAINTENANCE WHEELS Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual included with your edger for a detailed description of all engine-related service specifications. Lubricate the wheels and bearings at least once a season with a light oil. Also if the wheeels are removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light oil.
Operator’s Manual Edger TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING 1. If fuel is present in the fuel tank, transport in an open vehicle in an upright position. At Brute®, we build quality and durability into the design of our products; but no amount of careful design by us, and careful maintenance by you, can guarantee a repair-free life for your Brute® Edger. Most repairs will be minor, and easily fixed by following the suggestions in the troubleshooting guide in this section. 2.
Operator’s Manual Edger TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION Engine will not start 1. Power switch off 1. Flip switch to ON position 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug 3. Out of fuel 3. Refuel 4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly gapped 4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug 5. Stale fuel 6. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use fuel stabilizer as a future preventative measure. Engine runs rough, floods during 1.
Operator’s Manual Edger PARTS BREAKDOWN EDGER TRANSMISSION AND BLADE PARTS EXPLOSION 34 13 1 36 25938 MANUAL PARTS BAG 4 5 9 3 23 13 34 29 6 28 7 2 27 10 35 11 31, 33 31, 33 13 8 12 14 24 30, 32 30 13 26 22 19 30, 32 25 31 21 16 15 20 17 18 18 For additional information visit online at www.brutepower.
Operator’s Manual Edger EDGER TRANSMISSION AND BLADE PARTS LIST KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY.
Operator’s Manual Edger EDGER CHASSIS PARTS EXPLOSION AND LIST 10 9 4 18 18 8 18 12 11 7 9 6 13 7 7 1 17 12 5 17 18 4 17 16 2 17 17 KEY PART # 3 14 15 20 18 18 DESCRIPTION 17 7 15 QTY. KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY.
Operator’s Manual Edger EDGER HANDLEBAR PARTS EXPLOSION AND LIST 1 16, 4 2 1 4 10 18 11 15 5 14 9 17 12 6 13 8 7 3 14 KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. KEY PART # 1 23261 GRIP 3 10 W1265V0903 2 16400 NUT M8 NYLOCK FLANGE 4 11 3 23245 THROTTLE CABLE 1 4 26771 ASSEMBLY TRIGGER LONG THROW 1 5 24769 CUP AND TOOL HOLDER 6 64617 7 3244 8 9 DESCRIPTION QTY.
Operator’s Manual Edger WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRODUCT WARRANTY: 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (BRUTE EDGERS MANUFACTURED AFTER 09/01/2016) Ardisam, Inc. (Ardisam) warrants this edger under a two-year limited warranty to be free from defects in the material or workmanship or both for a period not exceeding 24 consecutive months from the date of original purchase by the first retail consumer or first commercial end user. This warranty does not apply to the engine mounted on the product.
Operator’s Manual Edger NOTES For additional information visit online at www.brutepower.
Brute PO Box 702 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0702 800-743-4115 www.brutepower.com All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Items used for props not included. Some assembly may be required.
