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head will be completely seated against the casting. If this
is not the case, the screw is not installed properly.
Tighten securely by turning the gear head screw to clamp
gear head around shaft.
NOTE: When fully secure, the shaft cannot be rotated.
JOININg ThE POWER hEAd TO ThE EdgER
ATTAchMENT
See Figure 3.
WARNINg:
Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head
is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause serious
personal injury.
The edger attachment connects to the power head by means
of a coupler device.
Remove the hanger cap from the attachment.
Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head
shaft.
Push in the button located on the edger attachment. Align
the button with the guide recess on the power head coupler
and slide the two shafts together. Rotate attachment shaft
until button locks into the positioning hole.
NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the
WARNINg:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could
result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in
possible serious injury.
WARNINg:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
APPLIcATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
Edging around walkways, curbing, flower beds and other
similar areas.
USINg ThE EdgER ATTAchMENT
See Figure 4.
When using the edger attachment, hold the unit with your
right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front
handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.
The edger should be held at a comfortable position with the
ASSEMBLY
positioning hole, the shaft is not locked into place. Slightly
rotate from side to side until the button is locked into
place.
Tighten the knob securely.
WARNINg:
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating
equipment. Check it periodically for tightness during use
to avoid serious injury.
REMOVINg ThE ATTAchMENT FROM ThE
POWER hEAd
For removing or changing the attachment:
Stop the engine.
Loosen the knob.
Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.
WARNINg:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
OPERATION
rear handle about hip height.
NOTE: Always operate at full throttle.
AdJUSTINg dEPTh OF cUT
See Figures 5 - 6.
To adjust the blade depth:
Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire and/or
ensure that the engine cut off switch remains in the off
position or disconnect from the power source.
Loosen the adjusting knob and move the wheel arm up
to increase the depth or down to decrease the depth.
After adjustment is complete, tighten the adjusting knob
securely.
Replace the spark plug wire or connect to the power sup-
ply and start the unit.
NOTE: Adjust the blade depth from 12mm to 25mm deep
initially. Make a shallow cut to test the cutting depth. If the
cutting depth needs adjusting, this should be done progres-
sively until the desired depth is reached.
OPERATINg TIPS
The edger will edge along sidewalks, driveways, flower-
beds, curbs, and similar areas.
Use the arrow guide on the blade guard to align the blade
with the edging surface.
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