— US-17 —
4. The left hand should be holding the loop handle
with the fingers and thumb fully enclosed around
the grip. The left arm should be extended.
Reposition the loop handle up or down the shaft
assembly if necessary for a comfortable position.
5. The Edger weight should be evenly distributed
between the arms.
6. Adjust the Edger to the correct cutting depth
before you start the engine. (Refer to Setting
Depth of Cut on page US-17.) Make sure the shield
is adjusted to shield the operator from thrown
debris.
7. Make sure the blade is rotating (at least half
throttle) before inserting the blade into the cut.
The Edger performs best at full throttle.
8. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
9. Stop the Edger engine when moving between
work sites.
• If the Edger blade becomes jammed, stop the
engine immediately.
• Make certain all moving parts have stopped and
disconnect the spark plug before inspecting the
equipment for damage.
• Never use a Edger that has chipped, cracked or
broken Edger blade or blade shield.
Setting Depth of Cut
IMPORTANT: Set the depth of cut before you
start the engine.
1. Loosen the knob holding the shield to the plate.
2. Rotate the shield as necessary to set the depth of cut.
Note that:
• Rotating the shield to raise the wheel increases the
depth of cut.
• Rotating the shield to lower the wheel decreases the
depth of cut.
3. Make sure the shield is positioned to protect the
operator from thrown debris, then tighten the
knob.
Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement or repair of emission
control devices and systems may be performed by
any repair establishment or individual; however,
warranty repairs must be performed by a dealer or
service center authorized by MARUYAMA
Manufacturing Company, Inc. The use of parts that
are not equivalent in performance and durability to
authorized parts may impair the effectiveness of the
emission control system and may have a bearing on
the outcome of a warranty claim.
Maintenance on today
’
s low-emission engines is
even more critical for longest life and best
performance. Particularly critical are air and fuel
filters, spark plug heat range, cooling air intake
area and proper gaps of coil and plug.
CAUTION
• Always wear gloves and protective
clothing when operating the Edger.
Debris Shield
Increase the
Depth of Cut
Decrease the
Depth of Cut
Knob
Wheel
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