Setting Depth Of Cut - Maruyama QC-E Manual Del Propietario U Operador

3 mm Hex Wrench
Blade Bolt (left
hand thread)
Clamping Washer
[M27QC, M30QC]
2. The Edger should be on the operator's right side.
[M42BK-QC]
2. The operator must be set the Knapsack belt, and
the shaft assembly must be on the operator's right
side.
3. The operator's right hand should be holding the
shaft grip, with his or her fingers on the throttle
trigger. The right arm should be slightly bent.
4. The left hand should be holding the loop handle with
the fingers and thumb fully enclosed around the grip.
The left arm should be extended. Reposition the loop
handle up or down the driveshaft if necessary for a
comfortable position.
Hearing
Protection
Right Arm
Slightly Bent
Hand Holding
Throttle Grip, Fingers
on Throttle Trigger
Direction of Travel
Collar
Gearcase
Boss Adapter
Edger Blade
[QC-ES]
Eye Protection
Left Arm Fully
Extended, Hand
Holding Loop Handle
Guard Adjusted to Clear
Blade, and Guard Operator
from Thrown Debris
5. The Edger weight should be evenly distributed
between the arms.
6. Adjust the Edger to the correct cutting depth
before you start the engine. (Refer to the figure in
nextpage.) Make sure the shield is adjusted to
shield the operator from thrown debris.
7. Make sure the blade is rotating (at least half throt-
tle) before inserting the blade into the cut. The
Edger performs best at full throttle.
8. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
9. Stop the engine when moving between work sites.
• Always wear gloves and protective
clothing when operating the Edger.
● I f the Edger blade becomes jammed, stop the
engine immediately.
● M ake certain all moving parts have stopped and
disconnect the spark plug before inspecting the
equipment for damage.
● N ever use a Edger that has chipped, cracked or
broken Edger blade or blade shield.

Setting Depth of Cut

IMPORTANT: Set the depth of cut before you
start the engine.
1. Loosen the knob holding the shield to the plate.
2. Rotate the shield as necessary to set the depth of
cut. Note that:
● R otating the shield to raise the wheel increases
the depth of cut.
● R otating the shield to lower the wheel decreases
the depth of cut.
3. Make sure the shield is positioned to protect the
operator from thrown debris, then tighten the
knob.
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CAUTION