OPERATION cont.
TRENCHING AND LANDSCAPING OPERATION
OPERATION cont.
OPENING THE BLADE GUARD cont.
The Edger can also be used for Trenching. The blade will leave a small trench for placing wiring underground.
Because of the direction of the Blade rotation the Edger can kickback towards the operator if it hits an obstruction such as thick, matted grass. Keep a firm grasp on the Handle, especially when trenching in thick, matted material.
The Edger can be used in Landscaping applications, including cutting along the edges of flower and shrubbery beds, around trees, and cutting in preparation for sod removal.
While trenching and landscaping, the Edge Guide can interfere with moving the Edger through hard soil or sod. For this reason trenching and landscaping are done with the Blade only and without use of the Edge Guide. Locate the Edge Guide Adjustment Lever and put Edge Guide in the up position. Refer to illustrations on Lever.
Before trenching, inspect and ensure there are no exposed or buried cables, pipes or other objects that may create a hazard or interfere with operating the Edger. Set depth to only that required for the job.
Fig. 13a |
Loosen Screw |
Fig. 13b |
1.5” |
1.25” |
1.0” |
NOTE: ALWAYS stand to the left of the Handle. Any debris thrown by the Edger would be coming from the Blade Guard area on the right of the Edger.
Do not overload. If tool slows down, pull back slightly and wait until blade comes up to normal speed.
!WARNING: DO NOT use Edger with any type of accessory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.
OPENING THE BLADE GUARD
The Blade Guard swings open for cleaning inside the blade chamber or for changing blades. To open the Blade Guard:
1.Unplug tool.
2.Wait for blade to come to a COMPLETE STOP.
!WARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the Edger from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the Edger or making any adjustments.
!CAUTION: BLADE ROTATES momentarily after power switch is released. Wait for blade to come to a complete stop.
3.To open Blade Guard, loosen the Screw under the Blade Guard Release Lever counter- clockwise (as you face Blade Guard side of tool), see Fig. 13a. Pull out on the Guard Release Lever and open Blade Guard (Fig. 13b).
4.To close Blade Guard, push in until you hear Guard Release Lever click into place. Tighten the Screw under the Blade Guard Release Lever. Make sure Blade Guard is securely in place.
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!WARNING: BE SURE GUARD IS PROPERLY CLOSED AND SCREWED SHUT BEFORE OPERATING EDGER.
REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE BLADE
The blade, two spacers and hex head nut with conical washer should be attached to your Edger in the order shown (Fig. 14). Check that the blade has been properly mounted before using your Edger.
The Edger Blade has two wear indicators that show when the original blade needs to be replaced. When the blade wears to the small holes, it should be replaced.
Hex Head Nut | Top |
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with conical washer |
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Indicator | Blade | Spacer |
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Indicator |
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Hole |
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| Hole | ||
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| Spacer |
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| Shaft |
Fig. 14 |
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NOTE: To increase blade life, keep initial cutting depth at minimum and increase depth setting as blade wears.
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