MTD 25B-551A700 Operator's Manual page 7

Blade Control
Blade Depth
Control Lever
(Transport
Position
Shown)
Recoil Starter
Belt Guard
Figure4-1:The maincomponentson the edger.
,_ WARNING: Be familiar with all controlsand
their properoperation. Know how to stop
the machine and disengage them quickly.
NOTE: Refer to the Engine Manualpackedwith your
edger for a detailed description of all engine-related
controls and components.
Recoil Starter
The recoilstarteris usedto startthe engine.
Primer
The primeris usedto pumpgas into thecarburetorand
aid in startingtheengine.Use it to start a coldengine,
but do not useit to restarta warmengineafter a short
shutdown.Refer to theEngineManualpackedwithyour
edger fora detaileddescriptionofall engine-related
controlsand components.
Blade Control
Locatedon the upperhandle,the bladecontrolmustbe
depressedagainstthe upperhandlein orderto operate
the unit. Releasingthe bladecontrolstopsthe engine
and the edgerblade.
Blade Depth Control Lever
The bladedepthcontrolleverislocatedon the rightside
of the upperhandle.It is usedto controlthe depthof the
cut. Thefurtherforwardthe blade depthcontrolleveris
moved,the deeperintothe soil the edgerbladewill cut.
Bevel Adjustment Lever (if so
equipped)
The beveladjustmentlever,if soequipped,is located
on thefront, left portionof the edger,behindthe edger
blade.It is usedto vary the angle of theedger blade
betweenone of threepositionsfor edging/trenching or
bevelededging.
Curb Height Adjustment Lever (if so
equipped)
The curbheightadjustmentlever,ifso equipped,is
foundon the rear portionof the edger.When placedin
an applicablenotch,it aidsin stabilizingthe edger while
edginggrass alonga curb.
IMPORTANT:Becomefamiliarwith all the controls
beforeoperatingtheedger.
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WARNING
Be familiar with all
controlsand their proper
operation.Know how to
stop the machine and
disengage them quickly.
Refer to the Engine
Manualpackedwith
your edger for a detailed
description of all engine-
related controtsand
components.