Atom 440 Operator Owner's Manual

MULTI INTERNATIONAL GOLD MEDALS &
AWARD WINNING LAWN EDGERS & TILLERS
ATOM DELUXE LAWN EDGERS
2 and 4 Stroke Engines models 440 and 450
Safety Precautions
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Operating and Edging Instructions
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Important Manual - Do Not Throw Away
Manual always to be available for reference or
instructing new operators.
Introduction: Gasoline Lawn Edger
This Atom Gasoline Powered Edger is designed to the highest
standards to ensure you many hours of uninterrupted service.
Pay special attention to the safety precautions. Only persons
who understand this Manual are to operate the Edger.
To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from
your Edger, it is important that you read and understand the
maintenance and safety precautions before using the unit.
Contact your Atom dealer or the Atom distributor in your
area if you do not understand or cannot carry out any of the
operating instructions in this Manual.
Atom's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products.
As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made
from time to time. Appearances may differ between models.
This manual covers information required to operate, maintain
and service this Atom Lawn Edger.
AS WITH ANY POWER TOOL IMPROPER USE CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY. Make sure this manual is read and carefully
understood before starting or operating this equipment.
! SafEty WarnIng
this Manual is to attract your attention to possible dangers and
deserve your careful attention and understanding. The Safety
Warnings in this Manual and on the Edger do not, by themselves,
eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not
substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
Failure to obey a safety warning can
! WarnIng
result in injury to yourself and others.
Advises you of information or instructions vital
! nOtE
to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
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Assembling
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The purpose of Safety
Warnings and Notes in

SAFETY WARNING LABELS

Wear eye protection
Do not expose motor Keep bystanders away
to moisture
Service
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Contents
Safety Warning Labels ....................................... 1
Safety Precautions ......................................... 2 - 3
Assembling the Edger .........................................3
Parts and Controls ............................................. 4
Fuels and Oils .................................................. 4
Starting and Stopping Instructions ....................... 5
Edging Instructions ............................................ 5
Maintenance Instructions ................................ 6 - 7
Troubleshooting Tips .......................................... 6
Lubrication of Gears .......................................... 7
Parts List and Parts Illustration .......................... 7- 8
The information contained in this manual is also
available at www.atomindustries.com
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