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OPERATION
PRE-USE CHECK OF CONTROLS
All controls should be checked for proper function before servicing or starting the engine
oMove the clutch lever into all five (5)positions in the selector ptateoMake sure the clutch lever snaps into all five (5) holes°(Fig. 6)
•Return the clutch lever to the rearmost hole in the selector plate+
TO START THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, be sure you have read and understood allthe instructio ns on the preceding pages+The edger is equipped with a recoil starter. The operation of the engine is controlled by the throttle control lever+
®When the engine starts, move the throttle control lever to the FAST position+ To increase the engine speed, push the throttle control lever up- To de- crease the engine speed push the throttle control lever down.
NOTE: The cutting blade speed is controlled by the engine speed- To reduce the cutting bIade speed, push down on the throttle control lever+ To increase the blade
speed, push the throttle control lever up.
®To stop the engine, make sure the clutch lever is all the way back (or up) and move the throttle control lever to the STOP position+
EDGING OPERATION
oStart the engine and move the clutch lever forward
ePull the clutch lever all the way back (or up to the rearmost hole) to raise and disengage the blade+
o | Move | the throttle control lever (See Fig° 6) to the |
| FAST | position. |
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(or down) to engage the cutting blade+
Select the edging depth you need There are 4 selections up to
• | Move the choke control lever (See Fig. 6) to the Full |
| choke position+ |
NOTE: A warm engine should not need to be choked.
eTo start engine, grasp the starter handle firmly your
o right hand.
®Hold handle firmly with your left hand°
oPull up sharply on the recoil starter handle.. DO NOT allow the starter rope to snap back, let it rewind sJowly while holding the starter handle
NOTE: Itwill take afew pulis on the startet: handle to feed gas from the fuel tank to the carburetor.
DOORS OR IN A POORLY VENTILATED CAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE IN- AREA. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS
CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS GAS AND DEADLY GAS.
KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON THE ENGINE OR EDGER,
WARNING - AVOID THE MUFFLER AND SURROUNDING AREAS (SEE FIG+ 6). TEMPERATURES MAY EXCEED 150° F+
IMPORTANT: IFVERY DEEP EDGING IS REQUIRED, WE RECOMMEND THATA SHALLOW CUT BE MADE FIRST, THEN CUTS AT GREATER DEPTHS UNTIL THE DESIRED DEPTH IS OBTAINED,
KEEP THE EDGER CLEAN
Always remove the dirt and debris from the edger after each use+ Check for loose or damaged parts after each use. Tighten any loose fasteners+ Check the controls often to make sure they are functioning properly_ See the
If any adjustments are required, see the Adjustments/ Repairs section of this manual If any parts are worn or damaged, replace immediately+ Contact the nearest SEARS Store or Service Center for proper originat parts, as shown in the Repairs Parts section of this manual.
Make repairs as instructed in Adjustments/Repairs section of this manual,
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