Warning. The unit may become very hot during use. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation.
Landscaping / trenching
Before landscaping or trenching, inspect and ensure there are no exposed or buried cables or pipes or other objects that may create a hazard or interfere with operating the edger. Lift the edge guide lever (6) for all trenching. Set depth to only that required for the job, do not overload, if tool slows, pull back slightly and wait until the blade returns to normal speed.
Changing the Blade
Position the edger on its side with the Blade uppermost. Ensure the surface you are working on is clean and foreign particles (stones etc) cannot enter the air intake slots of the motor housing.
Place the large flange spanner over the outer blade flange.
Fit the blade spanner over the blade lock nut and while holding firmly the spanner on the blade flange, rotate the locking nut in an
Remove the lock nut completely along with the outer flange and
blade.
There is no need to remove the inner flange although on re assembly the area of the inner flange must be free of foreign particles of dirt etc.
To re assemble with the a new blade fit the inner flange on to the spindle, fit the replacement blade and secure the outer flange on to the spindle and blade.
Ensure the assembly is correct and the blade is correctly orientated by checking the diagram below.
With the spanner fitted to the outer flange, fit the locking nut and tighten with the blade spanner in a clockwise direction.
After the blade is secure, rotate the blade by hand to ensure the blade is not making contact with any components of the edger.
Blade wear is expected whenever you use your edger. Blades wear quite quickly when edging along concrete paths. This does not effect the efficiency of the edger and is
expected due to the aggressive abrasion of concrete on steel.
Edger blades are not a warranty item! Edger blades are available from your local Hardware store.
Maintenance
WARNING. The engine of the petrol edger must be at a complete stop during assembling, repair and cleaning operations that could be necessary.
Air filter
Accumulated dust in the air filter will reduce engine efficiency. Increase fuel consumption and allow abrasive particles to pass into the engine. Remove the air filter as often as necessary to maintain a clean condition.
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