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INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachmenthangeris providedfor storage
when attachment is not in use.
To install hanger on attachment:
1. Removetheshaftcapfromtheattachment
(if present) and discard.
2. Pressand holdthe l ocking/release button.
3. Push hangeronto theattachment until the
locking/release buttonsnaps intothehole.
OPERATING POSITION
Heavy Shoes
Long Pants
Eye Protection
ALWAYS WEAR:
When operating unit, stand as shown and
check for the following:
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Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
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Keep right arm slightly bent with right hand
holding the trigger handle of powerhead.
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Keep left arm extendedwith left hand hol d-
ing the handlebar.
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Keep unit below waist level.
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Adjust edger wheel for proper cut depth.
W ARNING:
Never attempt to adjust
theedger wheel whenthe unit is in operation.
Always stop the powerhead, wait until the
bladestops turning,anddisconnectthespark
plug (or disconnect powerhead from power
source) before making adjustments.
EDGING
Asyoubecomefamiliarwithuseofyouredger
attachment,youwillbeabletodetermineyour
own operating pace. Conditions such as
depth of cut and material being cut will regu-
latethespeedandtime requiredfor youredg-
ing job.
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Allow the engine to warm up before you begin
edging.
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Increase the engine speed before placing the
blade in the cut. For best results, run the en-
gine at full throttle while cutting.
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Always work going away from people an d
solid ob ject s such as walls, large stone s,
trees, automobiles, etc.
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Becareful whenedging n eartrees or valuable
plants. Th e high speed metal blade may cut
roots and cause damage to the plants.
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If th e bla de st alls, immediat ely move the unit
back slightly toallow t he bladeto restart. Ifthe
blade continues to stall, stop the engine, dis-
connect the spark plug, andinspect for block-
age or damage.
W ARNING:
Keep the blade area
clean. Always release the throttle trigger,
move the powerhead ON/OFF switch to the
OFF position, disconnect the spark plug (or
disconnect powerhead from power source),
and make sure the blade has completely
stopped turning before cleaning.
SETTING THE EDGING DEPTH
W ARNING:
Never attempt to adjust
thecut depthwhen theengine is running. Al-
ways release the throttletrigger, wait until the
blade stops turning, move the powerhead
ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, anddis-
connect spark plug (or disconnect from pow-
er source) before making adjustments.
Depth Adjustment
Knob
1. Loosen the depth adjustment knob.
2. Slide the wheel to the desired position.
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Raising the wheel will increase the cut-
ting depth.
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Lowering the wheel will decrease the
cutting depth.
3. Tighten the depth adjustment knob se-
curely.