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Figure 6
SECTION 4: OPERATING THE EDGER
The operation of any edger can result
in foreign objects being thrown into
the eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields. We
recommend wide vision safety mask
for over spectacles or standard
safety glasses
WARNING: Do not lower blade if blade is
over concrete, asphalt, rocks or the like.
The blade can strike the supporting
surface, which could result in personal
injury or property damage.
Adding Gasoline And Oil
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your edger.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or until the engine has
been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.
Starting The Engine
NOTE:
Refer to the separate engine manual packed
with your edger for a detailed description of all engine-
related controls and components.
To start the edger’s engine, proceed as follows:
•
Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug. Make
certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug
wire is fastened securely over the metal tip on the
spark plug.
•
Move the blade depth control lever back to the
START position, and place it in the adjacent notch.
Refer to Figure 5.
•
Move the throttle control lever on the engine to the
FAST (Rabbit) position. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
•
Depress the primer bulb three times, pausing two to
three seconds between each push. In cold weather
(below 50°F /19°C), it may be necessary to depress
the primer bulb four or five times.
IMPORTANT:
Using the primer to restart a warm engine
after a short shutdown is usually NOT necessary. Doing
so may result in a “flooded” engine.
•
Standing behind the unit, depress the blade control
bail and hold it against the upper handle with your
left hand.
Blade Control Bail
Throttle Control
Pull Rope /
Recoil Starter
Blade Depth Control Lever
Primer
Blade Tilt Control
Curb Wheel Control Lever
(if so equipped)
WEAR YOUR
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
THAN NO SIGHT
SAFETY GLASSES
