OPERATOR'S MANUAL Model Series 530 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND!OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR EDGER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL HEED ITS WARNING.
• Makesureengineis off andsparkplugwireis disconnected whenclearing jammed material from blade. • Donot attemptto removecutmaterialnorhold material tobecutwhenengine is running or when cuttingbladeismoving. CAUTION: CUTTING BLADE COASTS AFTER ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. • Stay alert. Watch common sense. what you are doing. Use • Do not operate edger when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or heavy medication. • Never operate the product without good visibility or light.
_WARNING _JL CAUTION Figure 1 Safety labels found on your unit SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new edger. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your edger. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your edger for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator's Manual.
SECTION 4: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After setting up the unit, service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Spark Plug Wire Spark Plug V-Slot on Engine NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the edger is observed from the operating position. TO REMOVE 1. 2. UNIT FROM CARTON Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton.
CHECKING CONTROL THE BLADE DEPTH Depth Control Lever The blade depth control has been pre-adjusted at the factory. Before operating the edger, check the adjustment of the control cable as follows: 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug. 2. Move the blade depth control lever to the lowest notch forward and back to the start position on the handle. .
PRIMER The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor. Use it to start a cold engine, but do not use it to restart a warm engine after short shutdown. Refer to the engine manual. Figure7 Figure 8 BLADE TILT CONTROL The cutting blade can be adjusted to five positions; from beveling to edging to trenching. To adjust, make sure the engine is not running. Release the adjustment lever on the pivot bracket and pivot the lever to the desired cutting position. Place the adjustment lever in the notch desired.
SECTION 6: OPERATION The operation of any edger can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses NOTE: If the engine fails to start after three (3) pulls, push the primer two (2) times and pull starter rope again. blade is over Do concrete, asphalt, rocksif ARNING: not lower blade or the like.
Figure 12 2. Set the adjustment lever (refer to Figure 9) in the first or second notch at the top for beveling. See Figure 12. Figure 13 3. Set the adjustment lever (refer to Figure 9) in the fourth or fifth notch at the bottom for trenching. See Figure 13. SECTION 7: ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn mower without first stopping the engine and disconnecting spark plug wire.
CARBURETOR ,i_ ADJUSTMENTS Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load. To adjust carburetor, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your mower. made to the engine the engine are is WARNING: If anywhile adjustments running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler. NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run rough.
SECTION 9: +MAINTENANCE Installation plug wire and ground against the WARNING: Disconnect the spark engine before performing any adjustment, repairs or maintenance. _b 3. ENGINE Install one cupped washer, the blade, the other cupped washer and the lock nut. Make sure that the cupped side of the washers are against the blade. Tighten the locknut to a torque spec, 450 to 600 in. lbs. Refer to engine manual for complete instructions for care and maintenance of engine.
to 5. Replace oil and gasoline according specifications in the engine manual. The following steps should be taken to prepare unit for storage. 4. Store unit in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. 1. Clean and lubricate unit thoroughly. NOTE: 2. Refer to engine manual storage instructions. for 3. Coat edging blade prevent rusting. chassis NOTE: Do not tip the unit forward unless gas and oil have been drained. 4.
SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING Trouble Possible Engine fails to start Dirty aircleaner. Choke not in ON position. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Cause(s) Throttle control starting position. Spark plug wire disconnected. Faulty spark Engine Engine runs erratic lever not in plug. flooded. Unit running on CHOKE. Spark plug wire loose. Stale fuel. Engine overheats Vent in gas cap plugged. Water or dirt in fuel system. Dirty air cleaner. Carburetor out of adjustment. Engine oil level low.
MODEL SERIES 530 2 3 77 \ 76 78 5 ® 7 ENGINE 8 SEE ENGINE MANUAL 23 51 67 6{ i 72 32 _ 3o 66 t 51 31 62 31 35 60. 42 38 52 54 55 IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.
MODEL SERIES 530 REE NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 PARTNO.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, the manufacturer will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
