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WARNING: This control mechanism is a
safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operation.
•
With your right hand, grasp the starter handle and
slowly pull the rope outward until the engine
reaches the start of its compression cycle (the rope
will pull slightly harder at this point).
•
After slowly allowing the rope to recoil, pull the rope
with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm
grip on starter handle throughout the entire stroke.
•
Allow the starter handle to slowly return to the
eyebolt.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start after three pulls,
depress the primer an additional two times before
pulling the starter rope again.
Stopping The Engine
To stop the edger’s engine, proceed as follows:
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Release the blade control handle.
IMPORTANT:
Make certain that the engine’s spark plug
wire is properly grounded as instructed in SECTION 2:
Assembling The Edger before storing the edger for its
next use. Refer to Figure 2.
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
Carburetor Adjustment
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your
edger for a detailed description of all engine-related
adjustments, controls and components.
Blade Tilt Adjustment
The angle of the edger blade can be adjusted by
placing the blade tilt control lever in one of five positions
from beveling to edging to trenching. See Figure 8.
WARNING: Rotating cutting blade may
throw objects causing personal injury.
Keep area clear of bystanders and do not
operate without guards in place.
Figure 8
Beveling
Set the blade tilt control lever (refer to Figure 8) in the
first or second notch to place the edger blade in position
for beveling. See Figure 9.
Figure 9
Edging
Set the blade tilt control lever (refer to Figure 8) in the
center notch to place the edger blade in a 90° position
for edging. See Figure 10.
Figure 10
Beveling
Edging
Trenching
Blade Tilt
Control Lever
Beveling Position
90° Edging Position
