STORAGE
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EDGER INDOORS OR IN AN EN-
CAUTION: NEVER STORE YOUR
CLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREA
IF GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANK. FUMES
MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME_ SPARK OR PI" LOT LIGHT FROM A FURNACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER, CIGARETTE, ETC.
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To prevent engine damage ( if edger is not used for more than 30 days) follow the steps below°
ENGINE STORAGE
Gasoline must be removed or treated to prevent gum deposits from forming In the tank, fitter, hose, and carburetor during storage. Also during storage, al- cohol blended gasoline that uses ethanol or metha- nol (sometimes called gasohol) attracts water. It acts on the gasoline to form acids which damage the engine.
oTo remove gasoline, run the engine until the tank is empty and the engine stops.
•If you do not want to remove gasoline, a fuel stabilizer (such as Sears Craftsman fuel stabilizer No..33500) may be added to any gasoline Iett in the tank to minimize gum deposits and acids_ If the tank is almost empty, mix stablilizer with fresh gasoline
in a separate container and add some to the tank.
ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIOHS ON STABI-
LIZER CONTAINER. THEN RUN ENGINE AT LEAST 10 MINUTES AFTER STABILIZER IS ADDED TO ALLOW MIXTURE TO REACH CAR- BURETOR. STORE EDGER IN A SAFE PLACE. SEE WARNING ABOVE.
•Store the edger in the
You can keep your engine In good operating condi- | f | |
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•Changing oil.
•Lubricating the piston/cylinder area. This can be done by first removing the spark plug and squirting clean engine oil into the spark plug hole Then cover the spark plug hQte with a rag to absorb oil spray_ Next, rotate the engine by pulling the starter two or three times_ Finally, reinstall spark plug and attach spark plug wire_
EDGER STORAGE
Clean lhe edger thoroughly; remove all debris and wipe the unit dry.
Inspect the edger for worn or damaged parts and tighten all loose hardware
Oil all points described in the Lubrication para- graph in the Maintenance section of this manual
Store the edger in a protected area and cover for additional protection
IMPORTANT: A YEARLY CHECKUP OR TUNEUP BY A SEARS SERVICE CENTER tS A GOOD WAY OF INSURING THAT YOUR EDGER WILL PROVIDE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE FOR THE NEXT SEASON.
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