Blade Clutch / |
Depth Control Lever |
Throttle Control & |
Choke Control |
Blade Angle |
Adjustment Lever |
Curb Height |
Adjustment Lever |
Pull Rope / Recoil Starter |
Figure 6 |
SECTION 4: OPERATING THE EDGER
WEAR YOUR
SAFETY GLASSES
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
THAN NO SIGHT
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
To start the edger’s engine, proceed as follows:
• Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug. Make |
certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug |
wire is fastened securely over the metal tip on the |
spark plug. |
• Move the blade clutch/depth control lever back to |
the disengaged position, and place it in the |
adjacent (top) notch. |
• Move the choke control lever on the engine into the |
WARNING: Do not lower blade if blade is over concrete, asphalt, rocks or the like. The blade can strike the supporting surface, resulting in personal injury or property damage.
Adding Gasoline And Oil
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator Manual packed with your edger. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running.
CHOKE or START position. |
• Move the throttle control lever on the engine into |
the FAST (Rabbit) position. |
• Grasp the starter handle and slowly pull the rope |
outward until engine reaches the start of its |
compression cycle (the rope will pull slightly harder |
at this point). |
• After slowly allowing the rope to recoil, pull the rope |
with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm |
grip on starter handle throughout the entire stroke. |
• Allow the starter handle to slowly recoil into the |
engine. |
• Slowly move the choke control lever on the engine |
into the RUN position after the engine has started. |
Starting The Engine
NOTE: Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator Manual packed with your edger for a detailed description of all
Stopping The Engine
To stop the edger’s engine, proceed as follows:
•Move the blade clutch/depth control lever back to the disengaged position, and place it in the adjacent (top) notch.
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