Operation; Holding The Unit; Tips For Best Results - DeWalt DXGSE Operator's Manual

OPERATION

Holding the Unit

DANGER:
(hands, feet, face, etc.) away from
moving blades. Contact with moving
blades will result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
hearing, hand, foot and body
protection to reduce the risk of injury
when operating this unit. Wear a face
mask or dust mask if the operation is
dusty.
WARNING:
personal injury, avoid arm contact with
the engine while operating the unit.
The engine may be extremely hot.

Tips for Best Results

• Keep the wheel on the sidewalk or
pavement.
• To protect the sidewalk or pavement from
damage, keep the edger guide in contact
with the edge of the sidewalk or pavement.
• Use the alignment guide to help maintain
proper alignment (Fig. 14).
Keep all body parts
Always wear eye,
To prevent serious
• Stand in the operating position (Fig. 13).
Stand up straight. Do not bend over.
• Keep feet apart and firmly planted.
• Hold the unit with a firm grip.
• Hold the shaft grip with the right hand. Keep
the right arm slightly bent.
• Hold the handle with the left hand. Keep the
left arm straight.
• Hold the unit at waist level.
• Hold the unit so that it easily contacts the
ground without the need for bending over.
Fig. 13
• Keep the blade perpendicular to the ground.
• DO NOT force the unit. Make the first cut no
more than 1/2" deep. Increase the depth by
1/2" and cut the area again. Repeat this
process until the desired depth is achieved.
Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Depth.
• Cut at a slow, even pace.
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