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-coverad 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.
• Make sure engine is off and spark plug wire is disconnected when cleadng jammed matedal from blade. damage must be repaired before restarting and operating the edger. Remember, heavy vibration is generally a sign of trouble. • Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold matedal to be cut when engine is running or when cutting blade is moving. • Always stop engine when edging or trimming is delayed or when walking from one location to another, CAUTION: CUTrlNG BLADE COASTS ENGINE IS TURNED OFF.
• ,_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 Spark Plug Wire 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 THE BLADE DEPTH CONTROL 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. .
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. See Figure 9 Figure 7 Figure 8 PRIMER Figure 10 The pdmer 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.
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 WARNING: Do not lower blade if blade is over concrete, asphalt, rocks or the like. The blade can strike the supporting surface, which could result in personal injury or property damage. STARTING THE ENGINE 1.
2. Set the adjustment lever (refer to Figure 9) in the first or second notch at the top for beveling. See Figure 13. 3. Set the adjustment lever (refer to Figure 9) in the fourth or fifth notch at the bottom for Figure 13 trenching. See Figure 14. Figure 14 EDGING ALONG CURB (Optional) To edge along a curb, lower the right rear wheel by moving the height adjustment lever toward the rear of the unit, pivoting the wheel to the desired depth and releasing the lever. See Figure 10.
SECTION 7: ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to edger without first stopping the engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. THROTTLE CONTROL If you have a Tecumseh engine, simply loosen the screw shown in Figure 17 so the cable will move freely beneath the clamp. It is not necessary to remove the screw and clamp completely, ADJUSTMENT If the throttle control needs adjustment or if it has been replaced, adjust as follows. 1.
WHEELS CUTTING Lubricate the wheels and bearings at least once a season with light oil or engine oil. Also if the wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Figure 18. The two ball bearings in the cutting head are lubricated and sealed at the factory and require no lubrication. Lubricate all other moving parts with engine oil.
4, .P, Place a block of wood on the floor and tip the unit forward resting the blade spindle housing on the block of wood. Apply force down to compress the spring on the blade shaft. Remove the belt from the engine pulley, then lift belt off blade pulley. See Figure 23. Figure 21 Installation 3. 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 Iocknut to a torque speo, 450 to 600 in. Ibs.
SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING Trouble Possible Engine fails to start Dirty aircleaner. Choke not in ON position. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Cause(s) Throttle control lever not in starting position. Spark plug wire disconnected. Faulty spark plug. Engine flooded. Unit running on CHOKE. Spark plug wire loose. Stale fuel. Vent in gas cap plugged. Water or dirt in fuel system. Dirty air cleaner. Carburetor out of adjustment, Engine oil level low.
Model 530 2 91 \ 9O 3 92 ENGINE 12 39 SEE ENGINE MANUAL 83 20 89 79 90 45 16 71 29 A 31 36 35 76 94 66 72 41 45 75 64 45 IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. 63 V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.
Model 530 REF. 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 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 PART NO.
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.
