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Page 2 - Table of Contents; BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,; Finding and Recording Model Number; Please do; Customer Support; • Visit; engine manufacturer

1. Safety Labels .................................................. 3. Safe Operation Practices ........................... 4–53. Assembling Your New Edger ......................... 64. Know Your Edger ............................................ 75. Operation and Adjustment ...........................

Page 3 - WARNING; Your; Please take a moment to review your safety labels.

3 1 Safety Labels WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these in...

Page 6 - Securing the Handle; Positioning the Edger Handles; The edger blade; Attaching the Starter Rope

6 3 Assembling Your New Edger Securing the Handle IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After setting up the unit, service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the edger is obs...

Page 7 - Know Your

7 Figure 4–1 WARNING: Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. NOTE: Refer to the Engine Manual packed with your edger for a detailed description of all engine-related controls and components. Starter Rope / Recoil Starter The...

Page 8 - Adding Gasoline And Oil; Stopping The Engine; Edging

8 5 Operation And Adjustment WARNING Do not lower blade if blade is over concrete, asphalt, rocks or the like. The blade can strike the supporting surface, resulting in personal injury or property damage.Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool f...

Page 9 - Bevel Adjustment; Beveling; Trenching

9 5 Operation And Adjustment WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing the following steps. The edger blade is sharp. Wear leather work gloves to protect your hands when working around the edger blade....

Page 10 - Your Edger; Lubrication

10 6 Maintaining & Servicing Your Edger WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any adjustment, repairs or mainte-nance.The edger blade is sharp. Wear leather work gloves to protect your hands when working around the edger blade.Disconnect the spark...

Page 11 - Replacing the Drive Belt

11 Replacing the Drive Belt IMPORTANT: To aid in reassembly, note the orientation of the drive belt on the two idler pulleys and the engine flywheel pulley prior to performing the following steps. Refer to Fig. 6–3.The edger drive belt is subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of cracki...

Page 12 - Storage; Notes

1 7 Off-Season Storage Off-Season Storage Observe the following when preparing the edger for long-term storage:1. Clean and lubricate unit thoroughly as instructed maintenance section of this manual. 2. Refer to the Engine Manual packed separately with the edger for engine manufacturers’s storage in...

Page 13 - Problem; Engine fails to start; Corrective Action; Excessive Vibration; Troubleshooting Guide; accessories please; com

13 8 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic Engine Overheats Corrective Action Refer to the Engine Manual packed with your unit.Push primer bulb two or three times.Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Drain gasoline and refill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.Connect...

Page 15 - accessories please call; Wheel Assembly

15 9 V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. † Optional NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notification or obligation. Images my not reflect your exact model and are for reference pur...

Page 16 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.“MTD” warrants this product against defects in material and workman-ship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original ...