Martha MTS-EDG1 Operator's Manual

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ELECTRIC EDGER + TRENCHER

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Model MTS-EDG1

IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions

All Operators Must Read These

Instructions Before Use

Always follow these safety guidelines. Failure to do so may

result in serious bodily injury or death.

General Safety

WARNING!

When using the electric edger + trencher,

basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce

the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. These

include:

Work Area Safety

1. Keep work area clean and well-lit – Cluttered, dark

areas invite accidents.

2. Keep children, bystanders, and pets away – All

spectators, including pets, should be kept a safe distance

away from the work area.

3. Do not operate the electric edger + trencher in

explosive atmospheres – Such as in the presence of

flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create

sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

4. Avoid dangerous environments – Do not use appliances

in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain.

Personal Safety

1. Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common

sense. Do not operate the edger + trencher when you are

tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

2. Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.

They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves,

long pants and substantial, non-skid footwear are

recommended when working outdoors. Do not go

barefoot or wear sandals. Wear protective hair covering to

contain long hair.

3. Avoid unintentional starting – Do not carry plugged-in

tool with finger on the trigger. Make sure the switch is off

before plugging in the tool.

4. Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at

all times.

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5. Use personal protective equipment – Always wear eye

protection. Protective equipment such as dusk mask, non-

skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for

appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

Tool Use and Care

WARNING!

Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or

cutting edges when picking up or holding the appliance.

1. Do not force the tool – It will perform better with less

likelihood of personal or mechanical injury if it is used at

the rate for which it was designed.

2. Keep children and bystanders away – Children and

other spectators, including pets, should be kept at least

50 feet (15 meters) away from the work area.

3. Use safety glasses and other safety equipment –

Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields,

complying with applicable safety standards and, when

needed, a face shield. Also use face or dust mask if

operation is dusty. This applies to all persons in the work

area. Also use a hard hat, hearing protection, gloves,

safety shoes and dust collection systems when specified

or required.

4. Use the right tools – Do not use tools for any job except

that for which they are intended.

5. Store idle tools indoors – When not in use, tools should

be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place out

of the reach of children.

6. Do not abuse the cord – Never carry the tool by the cord

or yank the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle.

Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

7. Do not force the tool – It will do the job better and with

less likelihood of injury if it is used at the rate for which it

was designed.

8 Disconnect the tool – Disconnect the appliance from the

power supply when not in use, before servicing, and when

changing accessories such as blades and the like.

9. Store idle tools indoors – When not in use, tools should

be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place out

of the reach of children.

10. Maintain tools with care – Keep cutting edge clean for

best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow

instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

Inspect appliance cord periodically and if damaged, have

it repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension

cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles

dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

Form No. SJ-MTS-EDG1-880E-M

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Page 1: Safety Instructions
ELECTRIC EDGER + TRENCHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model MTS-EDG1 Form No. SJ-MTS-EDG1-880E-M IMPORTANT! 5. Use personal protective equipment – Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dusk mask, non- Safety Instructions skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Page 2: Electrical Safety
11. Check for damaged parts – Before further use of the appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should WARNING be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, Electric shock may cause SEVERE INJURY or breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions DEATH.
Page 3: Double-Insulated Appliances
Service 4. To prevent the appliance cord from disconnecting from the extension cord during operation, use the onboard extension cord restraint hook and/or make a knot with the 1. If your electric edger + trencher requires service, two cords as shown in Table 1. contact an authorized Snow Joe + Sun Joe dealer or...
Page 4: Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols The following table depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbols Descriptions Symbols Descriptions READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) – Read, understand, and follow Keep bystanders and children all instructions in the user...
Page 5: Technical Data
Know Your Electric Edger + Trencher Read the owner’s manual and safety instructions carefully before operating the electric edger + trencher. Compare the illustration below to the electric edger + trencher in order to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Page 6 Unpacking CAUTION! NEVER use a sharp object to move jacketed wires out of the way. Carton Contents Fig. 2 Telescoping shaft • Edger + trencher motor housing with lower shaft bolt and nut Bolt • Telescopic shaft adjustment knob and bolt •...
Page 7: Operation
Operation 2. Push front guide wheel to the left, then raise or lower the arm to the desired depth setting (Fig.7). Transport Mode Fig. 7 WARNING! Your edger ships in “Transport Mode” with the front guide wheel set at the highest position (Fig. 5). This is the position you will use when rolling the edger from one location to another.
Page 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 11 Safety lock button Trigger switch Extension cord Handle 3. Secure the loop onto the extension cord restraint hook 4. To switch OFF, release the ON/OFF trigger switch (Fig. 11). then connect the extension cord to the appliance cord (Fig.
Page 9: Changing The Blade
NOTE: When there is heavy overgrowth of grass over the WARNING! Wait for blade to come to complete stop! paved surface it may drag on the edge guide. An initial cut Position the edger + trencher on its side with the blade may be required with the edger on the grass side.
Page 10: Maintenance
Service + Support cut off the electric power supply by disconnecting the plug from the extension cord. If your Martha Stewart MTS-EDG1 Electric Edger + Trencher WARNING! Always wear protective gloves during requires service or maintenance, please call the Snow Joe ®...
Page 11 SNOW JOE + SUN JOE CUSTOMER PROMISE ® ® ABOVE ALL ELSE, Snow Joe + Sun Joe are dedicated to you, our customer. We strive to make your experience as pleasant ® ® as possible. Unfortunately, there are times when a product does not work or breaks under normal operating conditions. We think it’s important that you know what you can expect from us.
Page 12 WARNING! This product or its power cord contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.