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Havener Enterprises, Inc. • 368 S. Michigan Ave. Bradley, IL • 60915 815.935.8383 Walk-Behind Edger/Trimmer Congratulations on the purchase of your new Even Cut Edger Before any warranty service can be authorized you must register this product with the manufacturer.
Havener Enterprises, Inc. • 368 S. Michigan Ave. • Bradley, IL • 60915 815.935.8383 • www.havenerent.com Owner’s Manual For Walk-Behind Edger/Trimmer TABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual ..............3 General Safety Information .
If you did not sign and receive your copy of your warranty registration, contact your Even Cut dealer to do so immediately! Before any warranty service can be authorized this product must be registered with Havener Enterprises, Inc. Date Purchased:...
SAFETY INFORMATION Read This Manual Carefully And Thoroughly Before Operating The Edger! Training 1. CAUTION: Carefully and thoroughly read the owner’s manual. Allow adequate time to fully understand the controls and operation of the equipment. 2. CAUTION: Never allow anyone to operate the edger that has not read and fully understood the owner’s manual.
Operation of Equipment DANGER: GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE. DO NOT ADD FUEL WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR IS HOT. KEEP OPEN FLAMES, SPARKS, AND HEAT AWAY FROM THE FUEL AND STORE FUEL IN CONTAINERS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ADD FUEL OUTDOORS ONLY AND IF THE FUEL IS SPILLED, DO NOT START THE ENGINE.
Assembly NOTE: Reference to Left or Right side of the machine is from the operator’s position at the handle, facing forward. The edger, except the handle and throttle control is fully assembled, packed and shipped in one carton. Attaching The Handle 1.
3. Move clutch-depth lever located on the top left side of handle, into rear notch of quadrant on handlebar. (Fig 5). Move cutter head angling lever located on the left side of frame, to the top notch of quadrant. Angling Lever Clutch Depth Lever Figure 5...
Installing The Throttle Wire 1. Set the throttle control lever located on the right side of the handle in the “STOP” position.( Fig 2) Set the throttle lever located on the right side of engine in the “SLOW” speed position. Remove air filter cover. Insert throttle wire through the clamp then slide wire through wire holder.
Operating Your Edger/Trimmer Correct Engine Operation CAUTION : Always disengage edger/trimmer blade and shut engine off when leaving the edger/trim- mer unattended, even for a moment. Don’t allow children or un authorized persons to operate this machine. Adjusting Cutterhead Angle Before starting the engine you must adjust the cutterhead angle.
Starting The Engine 1. Be sure the clutch lever is in the rearward DISENGAGED position before starting the engine. (Fig 1) 2. Manually set the choke to the “CLOSED” position on the engine (Fig 2) 3. Turn engine switch to “ON”. (Fig 3). 4.
Engaging the Drive Belt 1. Move clutch and depth lever forward to engage drive belt and blade. (Fig 4) 2. The notches in the base of lever allow adjusting for depth or cut or height for trimming. Blade engagement and depth lever Figure 4 Stopping the Edger 1.
Wheel Positioning The wheel adjusting spacer should be centered between the wheels when edging with the blades in the vertical position. (Fig 1) The wheel spacer must be next to the belt guard position with both wheels together when edging with the cutterhead in an angle position, trimming (horizontal position) or curb riding. (Fig 2) DANGER: DO NOT CHANGE THE WHEEL POSITION WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
Correct Edger/Trimmer Usage Operation of the Trimmer/Edger DANGER: KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO CLEAR DISCHARGE AREAS OF EDGER/TRIMMER BLADE WITHOUT DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH LEVER AND STOPPING THE ENGINE. For best results when edging, adjust blade to 20° angle cut and adjust the cutting depth of the blade to within 1/2” to 1”...
Blade Maintenance CAUTION: Beware of the cutting edges on the blades. Always wear work gloves when handling blades. Changing Blades 1. Remove cutterhead pulley guard. 2. Place an 8 mm wrench on the inside of the cutterhead shaft and a wrench on the blade nut. Turn to loosen nut.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Engine Does Not Start Fuel tank empty Fill fuel tank Choke control not in the choke position Close choke Carburetor improperly adjusted Remove spark plug, dry the plug Engine flooded Crank engine with plug removed and choke in OFF position.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Irregular Running Dirt or water in the fuel tank Drain and clean fuel tank Dirty air filter Replace Vent in gas cap and/or Clear carburetor plugged Idles Poorly Carburetor idle speed too slow Check and adjust Spark plug gap too close Check and adjust Hesitates at High Speeds...
Warranty Statement This edger/trimmer is warranted from one (1) year from the original date of purchase against defects in material or workmanship, when operated and maintained in accordance with the Owner’s Manual. Upon examination by the Manufacturer or an authorized servicing representative, any part(s) of the original equipment found to be defective will be replaced free of charge.