Use and Care Manual

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Operation (Continued)
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How to Edge Along a Curb
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The height of the front wheel and right rear wheel are adjustable to allow for edging along a curb.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
3. Loosen the front wheel knob.
4. Slide the wheel to the right, enough to clear the curb and
balance the unit.
5. Securely tighten the front wheel knob.
6. Use the front wheel adjustment lever to lower the front
wheel enough so the unit will be level.
7. Loosen the rear wheel knob.
8. Lower the right rear wheel enough so the unit will be level.
9. Securely tighten the rear wheel knob.
Use extreme caution when edging along a curb. Make sure
the unit is balanced. Make sure of your footing. Stay alert
fortrafcorotherhazards.
EDGING TIPS
Read the Operator’s manual. Know location and functions of all controls. Keep all safety devices and shields in place.
Never allow children or uninstructed adults to operate the edger. Keep bystanders away from machine. Keep away from
the blade and all rotating parts, which cause injury.
• Edging is best performed when conditions are dry. If the soil is too wet, dirt becomes packed around the blade
causing premature belt wear and decreased performance.
• If dirt does become packed around the blade, stop the engine and remove the wire from the spark plug. Remove the
packed dirt and debris from the blade.
• Fordeepedging,rstcutatshallowdepths.Then,cutatgreaterdepthsuntilthedesireddepthisobtained.
• Edging can be customized by varying the number of passes and the distance between the blade and the edge of
sidewalk, driveway, or curb.
WARNING
WARNING
Support
Rod
Right Rear Wheel
Front Wheel
Adjustment Lever
Front Wheel
Front Wheel
Knob
Blade Guard
Rear Wheel
Knob
Maintenance
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Maintenance Schedule
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Before performing any maintenance, turn engine off and remove the wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental
starting and serious injury.
IMPORTANT: The warranty on this edger does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the edger as instructed in this manual, and only use
genuine replacement parts. The following table lists required periodic maintenance.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TABLE
IMPORTANT NOTES about Maintenance schedule
1. Re-check tightness of all fasteners after first 2 hours of initial use
2. Change engine oil after first 5-8 hours of initial use
3. Change oil every 25 hours if operating under heavy load or in high temperatures
4. Clean air filter every 10 hours if operating under dusty conditions.
Use only GENUINE replacement parts. Other parts may damage the unit or result in injury.
CAUTION
Service Records-
Fill in dates as you complete regular
service
Before
Each Use
After
Every
10 Hours
of Use
After
Every
25 Hours
of Use
After Every
50 Hours of
Use
After
Every
100 Hour
of Use
Before
Each
Season
Before
Storage
See
Note
Below
Check Engine Oil Level,
Fill to Proper Level
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CheckConnectionofBOTH
Flameout Wire Connectors
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Clean Debris From Unit
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Lubricate All Pivot Points
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Check Fasteners for Tightness
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1
Check Drive Belt
Replace if Necessary
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Check Blade for Wear or Damage
Replace if Necessary
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Check Fuel Line
Replace if Necessary
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Lubricate Wheel Axles
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Check Spark Plug
Replace if Necessary
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Change Engine Oil
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2,3
Clean Air Filter
Replace if Necessary
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4
Replace Spark Plug
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Clean Combustion Deposits from
Cylinder, Piston, and Valves
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WARNING
REAR VIEW
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WARNING
NOTE: Figure 9 shows the unit correctly configured for edg-
ing along a curb. Refer to Figure 9 when following the steps
below:
Figure 9