Setting Up
Assembling the Shaft
The shaft must be assembled on removal from the carton. Remove the bag containing the two small screws from the shaft.
Note: Before assembling the upper and lower shafts, you will need to remove and discard the protector packaging.
1.Insert the upper shaft (5) into the lower shaft (8), taking care not to tangle the cable inside the shaft.
2.Slide the lower section of the shaft locking collar (5) onto the lower shaft and turn it
3.Align the holes in the collar with the holes in the shaft then fit the two small screws, to lock in the collar.
Shaft Adjustment
The shaft can be adjusted to suit the operator.
Loosen the locking collar (5) and slide the upper (4) and lower (8) shafts apart until the desired length is achieved.
Cord routing
Always make sure that you route the cord away from the work area to prevent it from coming near the blade of the edger. Lay your cable route before starting work.
Start your edger at the point nearest to the electrical socket, and then move away whilst working. This will mean that the cord will be pulled through the area that has already been cut, thereby keeping it out of danger of being cut through by the blade.
Cord Restraint
Your GMC EDG3 is fitted with a Cord restraint to prevent the power cable from both being disconnected and also to prevent excessive strain on the connecting plugs during use.
It is recommended the cord restraint is used as follows: Approx 300mm from the end of
the extension Cable, form a tight loop in the extension cable, and feed the loop through the square hole beneath the handle. Place the loop over the inner hook
in the handle to prevent the cable pulling back through the square hole.
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