_IWARNING:
Make sure the locking/
release
button
is locked
in the primary
hole
and the knob is securely
tightened
before op-
erating
the unit, Using the wrong hole could
lead to serious injury or damage to the unit.
Secondary
Hole
Locking/Release
Button in Primary
Hole
INSTALLING
ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment
banger is provided for storage
when attachment
is not in use.
To install hanger
on attachment:
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attachment
(if present)
and discard.
2. Press and hold the locking/release
button.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment
until the
locking/release
button snaps into the hole.
OPERATING
POSITION
ALWAYS
WEAR:
_'_eEyeProtection
Long Pants _
Heavy Shoes
I(ll
When
operating
unit, stand
as shown
and
check
for the following:
• Wear eye protection
and heavy clothing.
• Keep right arm slightly bent with right hand
hoiding the trigger handle of powerhead.
• Keep left arm extended
with left hand hold-
ing the handlebar.
• Keep unit below waist level.
• Adjust edger wheel for proper cut depth.
WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust
the edger wheet when the unit is in operation.
Always
stop
the powerhead,
wait
until the
blade stops turning, and disconnect
the spark
plug (or disconnect
powerhead
from power
source)
before making
adjustments.
EDGING
As you become familiar with use of your edger
attachment,
you will be able to determine
your
own operating
pace.
Conditions
such
as
depth of cut and material being cut will regu-
late the speed and time required for your edg-
ing job.
• Allow the engine to warm up before you begin
edging.
• Increase the engine speed before placing the
blade in the cut. For best results, run the en-
gine at full throttle while cutting.
• Always work
going away from people and
solid objects
such as walls, large stones,
trees, automobiles,
etc.
• Be careful when edging near trees or valuable
plants.
The high speed metal blade may cut
roots and cause damage to the plants.
• If the blade stalls, immediately move the unit
back slightly to allow the blade to restart. If the
blade continues to stall, stop the engine, dis-
connect the spark plug, and inspect for block-
age or damage.
Ag&WARNING:
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
_,
WARNING:
Never attempt to adjust
the cut depth when the engine is running.
Al-
ways release the throttle trigger, wait until the
blade
stops
turning,
move
the powerhead
ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position, and dis-
connect
spark plug (or disconnect
from pow-
er source)
before making adjustments.
Depth
Knob
"_
1. Loosen the depth adjustment
knob.
2. Slide the wheel to the desired
position.
• Raising the wheel will increase
the cut-
ting depth.
• Lowering
the wheel will decrease
the
cutting
depth.
3. Tighten
the depth
adjustment
knob
se-
curely.