OPERATION
WARNING: When the engine runs, the blade will rotate. To prevent injury, keep hands and
feet away from blade.
HOW TO STOP THE EDGER
1.Move the depth control lever forward to raise the blade. Then, release the engine stop lever. See Figure 8.
WARNING: Never leave the Edger unattended while the en- gine is running. Always raise
the cutting blade and stop the engine.
HOW TO USE
THE DEPTH CONTROL LEVER
1.Start the engine.
2.To lower the cutting blade, pull the depth control lever back.
3.Select the edging depth that you need. There are three selections with an approximately depth of two inches.
NOTE: For deep edging, first cut at shal- low depths. Then, cut at greater depths until the desired depth is obtained.
HOW TO USE
THE ENGINE STOP LEVER
1.Release the engine stop lever and the engine and the blade will automatically stop. To run the engine, hold the engine stop lever in the operating position. See Figure 8.
2.If the engine continues to run, move the throttle control to the STOP position (see Figure 9).
IMPORTANT: Before you start the engine, operate the engine stop lever several times. Make sure the engine stop cable moves freely. If the engine stop cable is bent or damaged, replace the cable. If the problem continues, take the Edger to an Authorized Service Center to correct the problem.
Engine Stop Lever
(Operating Position)
Depth
Control
Lever
Figure 8
HOW TO USE
THE PRIMER BUTTON
When starting a cold engine, push the prim- er button five times (see Figure 9). Wait approximately two seconds between each push.
IMPORTANT: When starting a warm en- gine, do not use the primer button.
HOW TO USE
THE THROTTLE CONTROL
1.The engine is designed to operate at full speed. The throttle control has only two
positions, RUN and STOP. When operat-
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ing, the throttle control must be in the RUN position. (see Figure 9).
Throttle
Control
Primer |
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Button | Figure 9 |
