Page 3 - SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Edger.; Before Use
SAFETY RULES 3 F–041105C Safe Operation Practices for Edger. WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means: “Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.” WARNING: To prevent acciden- tal starting when setting–up, transporting, adjusting or mak- ing repairs, ...
Page 4 - Safe Storage
SAFETY RULES 4 F–041105C Safe Storage S Always refer to the owner’s manual instruc- tions for important details if the Edger is to be stored for an extended period. S Never store the Edger with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as water and space heaters...
Page 5 - INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS; Control And Operating Symbols
SAFETY RULES 5 F–041105C INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup- plied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol. Control And Operating Symbols Slow Fast WARNING Thrown Objects...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; Parts Packed Separately In Carton; Container Of Oil; REMOVE THE EDGER FROM THE
ASSEMBLY 6 F–041105C ASSEMBLY Parts Packed Separately In Carton 1 – Owner’s Manual (not shown) 1 – Container Of Oil 2 – Hair Pin 1 – Control Rod 1 – Container of Oil 1 – Hair Pin 1 – Control Rod WARNING: Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while as- sembling the Edger. Figure 1 shows the Edger...
Page 7 - HOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE
ASSEMBLY 7 F–041105C HOW TO RAISE THE HANDLE 1. Loosen the knobs and raise the upper handle to the upright position. See Figure 2. 2. Tighten the knobs . Make sure the knobs are to the outside of the handles as shown in Figure 2. 3. Insert the end of the control rod, from RIGHT to LEFT, through the ...
Page 8 - HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE
ASSEMBLY 8 F–041105C HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR GASOLINE See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of gasoline and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the information on safety, operation, maintenance, and storage. This Edger was shipped with a 20 ou...
Page 9 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR EDGER
OPERATION 9 F–041105C KNOW YOUR EDGER READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the Edger. To familiarize yourself with the location of the controls, compare the illustrations with your Edger. Save this manual for future reference. Depth Control Lever Engine Stop Lever Fuel Tan...
Page 10 - EYE PROTECTION
OPERATION 10 F–041105C EYE PROTECTION Always wear safety glasses. If you wear eye glasses, put a Wide Vision Safety Mask over your eye glasses. WARNING: Debris thrown from the Edger can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can cause severe eye dam- age. Always wear safety glas...
Page 12 - HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE
OPERATION 12 F–041105C HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE To stop the engine, release the engine stop lever. If the engine continues to run, move the throttle control to the STOP position.If the engine will not stop, hold a screwdriver against the spark plug and against the en- gine cooling fins. The spark will...
Page 13 - EDGING TIPS
OPERATION 13 F–041105C EDGING TIPS S Edging is best performed when conditions are dry. If the soil is to wet, dirt becomes packed around the blade causing prema- ture belt wear and decreased perfor- mance. S If dirt does become packed around the blade, stop the engine and remove the wire from the sp...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; SERVICE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
MAINTENANCE 14 F–041105C CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS Fill in dates as you complete regular service. After First 2 Hours Before Each Use Often Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours Before Each Season Before Storage SERVICE DATES Lubricate All Pivot Points √ √ Lubricate Wheel Axles √ √ Check Eng...
Page 15 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT; HOW TO REMOVE THE BELT
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 15 F–041105C HOW TO REMOVE THE BELT The belt made of a special compound. If the belt becomes worn or breaks, replace the belt with an original equipment belt. 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 2. Drain the gasoline and oil from the en- gine. 3. Tip the Edg...
Page 16 - HOW TO REPLACE THE BLADE
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 16 F–041105C HOW TO REPLACE THE BLADE The blade is subject to wear and damage, such as nicks and dents. This will not gener- ally affect its function.The blade is designed to not require sharp- ening. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade. The blade is also reversible. If nicks ...
Page 17 - STORAGE
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 17 F–041105C STORAGE WARNING: Never store the Edger indoors with fuel in the fuel tank. Never store in an en- closed, poorly ventilated area where fumes could reach an open flame, a spark or a pilot light as on a furnace, wa- ter heater or clothes dryer. WARNING: Do not remove...
Page 18 - TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART; TROUBLE
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 18 F–041105C TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine difficult to start Stale fuel Drain fuel tank. Fill with fresh fuel. or Clogged fuel filter Replace fuel filter Engine runs erratically Dirt in fuel tank or out of fuel Clean fuel tank. Engine runs erratically or Carburetor out of a...
Page 23 - NOTES
Page 24 - HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS; MURRAY, INC. LAWN MOWER CENTRAL PARTS DISTRIBUTORS
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS F–041105C Only use a factory repair part. Repair parts, except for the engine or the transmission, are available from the store where the unit was purchased, a service shop recommended by the store, or an authorized service shop found in the yellow pages of the telephone di...