ELECTRIC LAWN EDGER 060-3808-8 Owner's Manual TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1 866 523-5218 WARNING WARNING Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
CONTENTS Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 2 Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................3-5 Specific Safety Rules .............................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS • Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. • Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit. • Clear the work area before each use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Service on the product must be performed by qualified repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to the product. • Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the product. Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of serious injury to the user, or damage to the product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Maintain Edger with Care – Keep sharp cutting edge clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect edger cord periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keeps handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES • Be sure all guards are properly and securely attached. • Replace dull or worn blade; do not attempt to sharpen. • Do not attempt to sharpen blade. Failure to heed this warning could result in excessive vibration causing serious personal injury or property damage. • Use this edger for edging along sidewalks, driveways, and flower beds. Do not use for any other purpose. • Do not use the edger on or near graveled surfaces.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
ELECTRICAL WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTRICALHAZARDS, FIRE HAZARDS, OR DAMAGE TO THE TOOL, USE PROPER CIRCUITPROTECTION. YOUR EDGER IS WIRED ATTHE FACTORYFOR 120 V OPERATION. CONNECTTO A120 V, 15 ACIRCUITAND USE A15 ATIME DELAYED FUSE OR CIRCUITBREAKER. TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE WHEN THE POWER CORD IS WORN, CUT, OR DAMAGED IN ANYWAY, REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY. DOUBLE INSULATED (See Figure 1.) This edger has a plug that looks like the one shown in Fig. 1.
ELECTRICAL WARNING: THIS EDGER IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS. GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one of heavy enough gauge to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause overheating. The table below shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating.
KNOW YOUR EDGER LOCK-OFF BUTTON REAR HANDLE SWITCH TRIGGER ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE CORD RETAINER LEVER HANDLE POLE ADJUSTING KNOB POWERHEAD POLE EDGER GUARD WHEELS BLADE SPRING ASSIST FRONT WHEEL Fig.
KNOW YOUR EDGER KNOW YOUR EDGER (See Figure 2.) The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. CORD RETAINER A convenient cord retainer helps keep the extension cord connection secure during tool operation. FRONT HANDLE For ease of operation, the edger is equipped with a front handle.
ASSEMBLY CONNECTING THE POLES (See Figure 3.) Before using the edger, a one-time assembly is required. When removed from the box, the two poles are connected by an electrical cord as shown below. 1. Remove packaging material from cord and discard. 2. Align the slot (5) on the lower power-head pole and the opening on the edger (Fig. A). Slide the lower power-head pole into the edger until you hear the button click.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEEL (See Figure 4.) Before using the edger, a one-time assembly is required. When removed from the box, the front wheel is as shown above (A). 1. Screw off the adjusting knob from the hole (1). 2. Put down the front wheel. 3. Insert the adjusting knob into the hole (2) and tighten it. (B) (1) (2) (A) (C) 14 ADJUSTING KNOB Fig.
OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING (See Figure 5.) To start the motor: Plug the edger into an AC power outlet. Press and hold the Lock-off button and squeeze the switch trigger. The edger will stay ON as long as the trigger switch is squeezed. To stop the motor: Release the switch trigger. Allow at least 5 seconds for blades to stop rotating. The edger will be locked OFF until you press the Lock-off button again. LOCK-OFF BUTTON SWITCH TRIGGER OUTLET END CORD RETAINER Fig.
OPERATION POSITION AUXILIARY HANDLE (See Figure 6.) Turn the LEVER 90°. Adjust the auxiliary handle to the desired position. Press the LEVER to the LOCK position. UP DOWN LEVER UNLOCK LOCK Fig.
OPERATION ADJUSTING TELESCOPING POLE (See Figure 7.) Disconnect the edger from the power supply. Rotate the collar counterclockwise to loosen. Push poles towards each other to shorten the pole or pull away from each other to lengthen the pole. When the desired length is achieved, rotate the collar clockwise to secure. NOTE : Adjust hand placement on the shaft of the edger to keep proper balance.
OPERATION ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT (See Figures 8-9.) The front wheel can be adjusted to allow a deeper or shallower cut, and to increasethe life of the blade. Change the edging depth from the shipping position to your desired depth by: Wait for blade to come to acomplete stop. UNPLUG TOOL. Loosen the adjusting knob and move the wheel up to increase the depth or down to decrease the depth. After adjustment is complete, tighten the adjusting knob securely. NOTE: Adjust the blade depth from 1/2 in.
OPERATION OPERATING TIPS NOTE: The edger requires a lot of power and should not be operated simultaneouslywith other tools or utilities on the same household circuit. Set initial cut depth at 1” and set edge guide to the down posotion. Before starting the edger line up the tool so the edger guide rests against the edge of the paved surface. Both rear wheels should be on the paved surface when edging. NOTE: When there is heavy overgrowth of grass over the paved surface it may dragon the guard.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, stop the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect from power supply.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BLADE (See Figures 10 - 11.) Replace blades that are damaged or worn. To increase blade life span, keep initial cutting depth at minimum and increase depth setting only as blade wears. Stop the motor and unplug the edger. Using a 26 mm wrench, hold the inner flange washer. Using a 15 mm socket wrench, turn the blade nut coun-terclockwise to loosen. Remove blade nut, outer flange washer, blade, and inner flange washer.
MAINTENANCE STORING THE EDGER Be sure the tool is unplugged. Remove and clean any debris from the outside of the edger and inside of the guard before storage. If necessary, the edger may be stored by hanging on a hook by the handle. Clean all foreign material from the edger. Store it in a place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. CAUTION: DO NOT HANG EDGER BY THE TRIGGER OR POWER CORD.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Motor fails to start when switch trigger is depressed. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Power cord is not plugged in or connection is loose. 2. Household circuit breaker is tripped. 24 SOLUTION 1. Plug in the power cord. 2. Check circuit breaker.
WARRANTY For TWO YEARS from the date of purchase within Canada, YARDWORKS® CANADA will, at its option, repair or replace for the original purchaser, free or charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty does not cover: 1. Any part that has become inoperative due to misuse, commercial use, abuse, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, or alteration; or 2. The unit, if it has not been operated and/or maintained in accordance with the owner's manual; or 3.
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