Black & Decker EDGE HOG LE750 5 Instruction Manual page 2

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BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR EDGER, CHECK THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE
FOLLOWING IN THE SHIPPING CARTON.
SEE FIGURE 1.
A. LE750 Landscape/Edger
B. Edge Hog blade with nut, conical washer and spacer system (assembled to unit)
C. Handle tube bolts and knobs (assembled to handle tubes)
D. Auxiliary handle, with bolt and knob.
ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE
Assemble Handle Tubes (Figure 2 and 3)
1. Remove knobs and curved head bolts from handle tube mounting holes.
2. Remove tape which secures internal jacketed cable to tubes.
3. Slide middle tube into upper tube and fasten handle tubes together with the knob and
curved head bolt. Note that when you first insert the bolt it may be necessary to wiggle it
carefully to get it past the jacketed cable inside the tube. There are two positions
available for adjustment to your preferred height setting. See Figure 11 for upper handle
orientation. Ensure the cable moves smoothly into the handle tubes while assembling.
4. Push jacketed cable down into lower tube to remove the slack. Slide the middle tube into
the lower by locating the groove and the bump. Fasten handle tubes together with the
remaining knob and curved head bolt. Note that when you first insert the bolt it may be
necessary to wiggle it carefully to get it past the jacketed wire inside the tube.
Z_ CAUTION: NEVER use a sharp object to move jacketed wires out of the way.
POSITION AUXILIARY HANDLE (FIGURE 4)
1. Undo the knob from the bolt in the auxiliary handle and push/pull the bolt out of the handle.
2. Slide the auxiliary handle onto the main handle. The auxiliary handle can be positioned
for either left or right-hand operation whichever is more comfortable. The auxiliary handle
is NOT adjustable forward/back.
3. Insert the bolt back into the auxiliary handle hole on the side with the hex recess, attach the
knob and fully tighten.
CUT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 5)
z_ DANGER:
UNPLUG TOOL! WAIT FOR BLADE TO COME TO COMPLETE STOP!
The front wheel can be adjusted to allow a deeper or shallower cut, and to increase the life of
the blade. Change the cut depth from the shipping position to your desired depth by:
1. Wait for blade to come to complete stop!
2. UNPLUG TOOL!
3. Loosen the Cut Depth Knob.
4. Adjust wheel depth, using the depth indicator on the wheel bracket and the marking on the
front housing.
Note: Recommend 1 in. depth for edging.
5. Tighten Knob firmly.
Tip: Thick overgrowth may drag on the guard. Reduce cut depth to minimum to help
reduce this effect.
PULL-UP EDGE GUIDE (FIGURE 6, 7)
The edge guide is useful for cutting a straight path along sidewalks. For landscaping or
trenching in the yard the edge guide can interfere with moving the edger through hard soil or
sod. The edge guide can be adjusted so that the tool will also perform TRENCHING and
LANDSCAPING operations.
TO CHANGE POSITION OF THE EDGE GUIDE
z_ DANGER:
UNPLUG TOOL! WAIT FOR BLADE TO COME TO COMPLETE STOP!
1. Wait for blade to come to complete stop!
2. UNPLUG TOOL!
3. Pull Edge Guide Knob sideways to unlock from the guard tab, see Figure 6 detail, in
direction of small arrow. Lift the knob up until the lower square notch in the lever lines up
with the tab on the guard. In this position the edge guide is lifted up (Figure 7) so the tool
can easily cut along the edges of flower and shrubbery beds, and around trees in
preparation for trenching or sod removal.
4. To return edge guide to lower position, pull lever sideways and push down until guard tab
fits into upper lever hole.
Tip: You may need to tilt edger back to allow edge guide to be moved into down position.
ATTACHING EXTENSION CORD TO EDGER (FIGURE 8)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: POLARIZED PLUGS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). Do not modify the appliance plug or extension cord in any way. Read
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS at beginning of manual. Note: Check the
extension cord safety instructions provided earlier.
1. To prevent disconnection of edger cord, secure extension cord by tying the power plug as
shown.
2. Insert plug into cord socket.
3. An extension cord retainer is built into the switch handle to reduce strain on the power
cord. To use this feature, simply double the extension cord as shown, about a foot from the
end, and insert it into the end of the handle. Hook the loop formed by doubling the cord over
the tab. Gently tug on the cord to ensure that it is firmly retained in the handle.
4. Keep extension cord clear of operator, unit, and any obstacles at all times. Do not expose
the cord to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.
BLADE (FIGURE 9)
Z_ DANGER: UNPLUG TOOL! WAIT FOR BLADE TO COME TO COMPLETE STOP!
The blade, two spacers and hex head nut with conical washer should be attached to your
edger in the order shown. Please check that the blade has been properly mounted before
using your edger. The Edge Hog blade has two wear indicators that show when blade needs
to be replaced. When the blade wears to the small hole at each end of the blade it will give
only 1/4 in. depth of cut and should be replaced.
Tip: To increase blade life, keep initial cutting depth at minimum and increase depth
setting as blade wears.
TO REMOVE THE BLADE FOR REPLACEMENT:
Z_DANGER:
UNPLUG TOOL! WAIT FOR BLADE TO COME TO COMPLETE STOP!
Z_ DANGER: Blade rotates momentarily after the switch is released.
1. Loosen the hex head nut (9/16 in.). Use a 1 in. wrench on the outer spacer, or a 2 in. x
4 in. wood block between the blade and guard if necessary to hold the blade from turning.
TO ATTACH NEW BLADE:
2. Ensure inner spacer is on shaft--"flats" in spacer hole must engage with "flats" on shaft.
3. Holding the spacer in place, put the blade on the shaft, as shown (Figure 9).
4. Hold the blade against the spacer and install the outer spacer, again aligning the flats in
the spacer with the flats on the shaft.
5. Install the hex head nut and conical washer, then tighten with a wrench (140 in. pounds).
Note: Replace hex head nut and conical washer only with identical replacement part, see
Service Information.
SWITCH
To turn tool ON, squeeze the trigger switch. The trigger has been designed so that it is very
easy to hold in the ON position. To turn tool OFF, release the trigger.
NOTE: The edger is a major appliance and should not be operated simultaneously with other
major appliances on the same household circuit.
Z_WARNING: Make sure that other persons and pets are at least 100 feet away.
1. Set cut depth at 1 in. and set edge guide to the down position, refer to Assembly
Instructions.
2. Before starting the edger, line up the tool so the edge guide rests against the edge of the
paved surface (Figure 10). Both rear wheels should be on the paved surface when edging.
Tip: When there is heavy overgrowth of grass over the paved surface it may drag on
the guard. An initial cut may be required with the edger on the grass side. This will
require lifting up the edge guide and may require reducing the depth of cut (see Edge
Guide and Depth Adjustment instructions).
3. To avoid kickback of edger, tilt the handle down so the blade is above the ground (Figure 11).
4. Turn switch ON and allow blade to spin without moving tool.
5. Slowly lift the handle to lower the blade, finding the edge of the paved surface and start
edging. Then move tool forward slowly along edge of paved surface, keeping the edge
guide pressed lightly against the pavement edge.
For the first edging each season, it is best to move forward slowly because grass is thickest
then. Subsequent edging will be completed more rapidly. If the tool slows down, back it up an
inch or two until the blade comes up to normal speed. During edging some sparks may be
generated from hitting stones. This is normal. Do not attempt to edge when the grass or soil is
wet or moist--for electrical safety and to prevent clogging of the blade chamber. If you must
edge under conditions that cause the blade chamber to become clogged, release trigger, wait
for blade to come to complete stop! UNPLUG TOOL! open door and remove clogged material
with a stick. To continue to operate the tool in a clogged condition will seriously overload the
motor.
Z_ CAUTION: Do not attempt to unclog the blade chamber by dropping or tapping the tool
on the ground. This can damage the unit. Keep hands clear of edge guide and blade when
cleaning as these wear to a very sharp point during edging.
LANDSCAPINGfTRENCHING
Z_WARNING: Before Landscaping or Trenching, inspect and ensure there are no exposed or
buried cables, pipes or other objects that may create a hazard or interfere with operating the
edger. Set depth to only that required for the job. Do not overload. If tool slows, pull back slightly
and wait until blade comes up to normal speed.
STORAGE
Z_WARNING: Be sure the tool is unplugged.
Remove and clean any debris from the outside of the edger and inside of guard before
storage. See MAINTENANCE section. If necessary, the edger may be stored by hanging on
a hook by its handle. See Figure 12.
Z_CAUTION: DO NOT HANG EDGER ON THE SWITCH TRIGGER OR POWER CORD!
Note: Do not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals. Such storage can cause
rapid corrosion.
PREVENTING CORROSION
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents that greatly accelerate the corrosion of
metals. If you use the tool in areas where fertilizers or chemicals have been used, the tool
should be cleaned immediately afterwards.
Wipe all exposed parts with a damp cloth. You may lubricate only metal parts with a light
petroleum based oil.
When cleaning, DO NOT immerse tool in water or squirt it with a hose.
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool;
never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service
organizations. Use only identical replacement parts.
Inspect and thoroughly clean your edger at the beginning of each edging season for longer life
and better performance.
ACCESSORIES
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available from your local dealer or
authorized service center. If you need assistance regarding accessories, please call:
1-800-544-6986.
Z_WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be
hazardous.