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Page 2 - WARRANTY INFORMATION; WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS; PETROL EDGER WARRANTY; Carbu

WARRANTY INFORMATION The beneﬁts con ferred b y this wa r ranty a r e in a d dition to all other conditions and wa r ranties in r espect of this p r oduct which the consu m er ma y h a v e ta k en under the T rade Practices Act 1974 or b y a n y legislation of a State or Ter rito r y of Australia . ...

Page 4 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; OPERATION SAFETY

1 WarninG Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means: “ Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.” This manual is written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most service books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten faste...

Page 6 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES; CHILdREN SAFETY

3 FUEL SAFETY • Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.• Use an approved container.• Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel to expand. • Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. • Neve...

Page 7 - syMBol

4 IMPORTANT:Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol. SYMBOLS CONTROL ANd OPERATING SYMBOLS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS Indicates danger, warning, or caution. Attention is...

Page 8 - SAFETY WARNING SYMBOLS

5 syMBol DeFinition Indicates WARNING, DANGER, or CAUTION. Read operator’s manual before operating this machine. Failure to follow directions could result in serious injury. Thrown objects. Do not use if children or bystanders are present. Remove all objects which could be thrown by machine. Read op...

Page 9 - FEATURES; Throttle Control Controls the engine speed.; REAR VIEW

6 Engine Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87ccPetrol Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 LPetrol Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unleaded RegularOil Type (API SG-SL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAE 30 FEATURES Oil Capacity . ....

Page 10 - ASSEMBLY; Figure 2 shows the edger completely assembled.

7 Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions. All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or materials until the unit is assembled. NOTE: Torque is measured in foot-pounds (metric unit is Nm). This measurement describes how tight a nut or bolt must be. The torque is me...

Page 11 - HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE

8 HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE 1. Mount the lower handle to the inside of the edger frame with the (4) M8X16 bolts, and (4) M8 Nuts (See Figure 3). As you tighten the fasteners, pull back on the handle. The torque for all nuts and bolts in the handle should be 7.4-11.8 foot-pounds [10-16 Nm]. 2. Assem...

Page 12 - ENGINE PREPARATION; ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR PETROL WHEN SHIPPED; FIRST TIME FILL; OPERATION; cHecKlist

9 ENGINE PREPARATION ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR PETROL WHEN SHIPPED Before you use the unit, read the information on safety, operation, maintenance, and storage. This edger was shipped with a 400 ml contain er of SAE30 motor oil. This oil is to be added to the engine before operating. Follow the...

Page 13 - WarninG

10 HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL 1. During normal use, run the engine at full speed.2. Move the throttle control rearward to increase engine speed, or forward to decrease engine speed. (See Figure 9) HOW TO USE THE CHOKE To start the the engine, slide the choke lever to the CHOKE position. After t...

Page 14 - HoW to start tHe enGine; HoW to stoP tHe eDGer

11 HoW to start tHe enGine note: DO NOT BE ALARMED; your engine will smoke the first time it is started. It is burning off the protective coating that is on the internal engine parts. note: Make sure engine is level before starting. iMPortant: Before you start the engine, move the edger to the desir...

Page 16 - eDGinG tiPs

13 HoW to use tHe curB-HoPPinG Feature Because the front wheel and the right rear wheel are adjustable, the edger can be used on uneven surfaces, such as a curb shown in Figure 14. Set the wheel position as follows:1. Stop the engine.2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 3. Loosen t...

Page 17 - MAINTENANCE

14 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TABLE Service Records Fill in dates as you complete regular service After First 2 Hours Before Each Use Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours Before Each Season Before Storage Lubriate All Pivot PointsLubricates Wheel AxlesCheck Engine OilCheck Spark PlugCheck Drive BeltChec...

Page 19 - Remove blade locknut that holds the blade to the

16 HoW to rePlace tHe BlaDe The blade is subject to wear and damage, such as nicks and dents. This will not generally affect its function. The blade is designed to not require sharpening. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade. The blade is also reversible. If nicks or dents are excessive, remove the b...

Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING

17 Problem Possible cause solution Engine difficult to start Engine runs erratically Engine will not run at fullspeed Stale fuel Clogged fuel filter Dirt in fuel tank or out of fuel Fouled spark plug Dirty air filter Choke is in the CHOKE position Drain fuel tank. Fill with fresh fuel. Replace fuel ...