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Warranty Powertools

Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete 

satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass 

manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our 

required level of performance and you may need the 

assistance of our service department.
This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home 

domestic use from the date of the original purchase. 

If found to be defective in materials or workmanship, 

the tool or the offending faulty component will be repaired 

or replaced free of charge with another of the same item. 

A small freight charge may apply. Proof of purchase is 

essential. We reserve the right to reject any claim where 

the purchase cannot be verified.
This warranty does not include damage or defects to the 

tool caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents, 

alterations or commercial or business use. It also does not 

cover any bonus items or included accessories. Only the 

powertool is covered under this warranty. 
With continuing product development, changes may have 

occurred which render the product received slightly 

different to that shown in this instruction manual.
Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place.
Conditions apply to the above warranty. For full details of 

the warranty terms and conditions please refer to our 

website – 

www.gmcompany.com

For prompt service we suggest you log your service 

request online - www.gmcservice.com.au, should you 

not have access to the internet, please contact our 

service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia) 

or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). 

Warranty 

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Introduction 

3

Specifications 

3

Safety instructions 

4

Additional safety rules for edgers 

5

Accessories 

6

Unpacking 

6

Know your product 

7

Setting Up 

8

Operating 

10

Maintenance 

11

Summary of Contents for EDG3

Page 1: ...1 1400W ELECTRIC LAWN EDGER EDG3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code EDG3 Date 061010 Edition 12 Op PW...

Page 2: ...caused by or resulting from abuse accidents alterations or commercial or business use It also does not cover any bonus items or included accessories Only the powertool is covered under this warranty W...

Page 3: ...ill more than satisfy your expectations It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate and wi...

Page 4: ...or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock e When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of...

Page 5: ...esult in a hazardous situation 5 Service a Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maint...

Page 6: ...r Make sure that other people and pets are at least 5 metres away Always stand to left side of main handle Before landscaping or Trenching check for buried electrical cables To reduce the risk of inju...

Page 7: ...the lawn By raising the edge guide the edger can be used in the garden for such tasks as shaping borders around trees and flowerbeds 1 Handle 2 Power switch 3 Safety levers 4 Upper shaft 5 Shaft lock...

Page 8: ...length is achieved Re tighten the collar Cord routing Always make sure that you route the cord away from the work area to prevent it from coming near the blade of the edger Lay your cable route befor...

Page 9: ...t position to lock the Guide in the down position To set the edge guide in the Up position grasp the Edge Guide Lever and move the knob sideways toward the centre of the edger and then pull upwards to...

Page 10: ...move forward slowly because grass is thickest then Subsequent edging will be completed more rapidly If the tool slows down back it up slightly until the blade returns to normal speed During edging som...

Page 11: ...es not effect the efficiency of the edger and is expected due to the aggressive abrasion of concrete on steel Edger Blades are not a warranty item Edger Blades are available from your local Hardware s...

Page 12: ...New Zealand 7am 7pm 7days a week AEST Please note that if repair or replacement is required you must provide a valid original purchase receipt You will need the following details at hand to log your s...

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