Husqvarna LE389 manual How To Use The Clutch/Depth Control Lever, Clutch / Depth Control Lever

How To Use The Clutch/Depth Control Lever

WARNING

Thrown debris can cause severe laceration.

•Keep a safe distance from rotating blade during operation.

The clutch / depth control lever has two blade functions, a clutch and a depth control. When the lever is moved forward, the clutch will first engage the edger blade. Continue to move the lever forward to lower the edger blade and to set the depth of cut.

B

Figure 16: Clutch / Depth Control Lever

1Start the engine.

2To engage the blade, push the lever (B) forward (see Figure 16).

3To lower the cutting blade, continue moving the lever forward. There are five positions down to approximately 2−3/4 inches deep. Set the lever in one of the five positions.

4To raise the cutting blade, pull the lever back.

NOTE: For deep edging, first cut at shallow depths. Then, cut at greater depths until the desired depth is obtained.

WARNING

Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories.

Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result.

•Operate equipment with guards in place.

•Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.

•Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.

•Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught.

•Never leave the unit unattended while the engine is running.

•Keep bystanders away from machine.

Operation

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