IHSTRUCTIOHMAHUAL
LE750 TYPE 2 & 3
• USEOFACCESSORIESAND ATTACHMENTS.Theuseofany accessoryor attachmentnot recommendedfor usewith
thisappliancecouldbe hazardous Note: Refertotile accessorysectionofthismnanua[for furtherdetails
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KEYINFORMATION YOU SHOULDKNOW:
• Youredger isdesignedto ejectclippings and other debris forward, away from theoperaton
• Inspectand thoroughly cleanyour edger at thestart of each edging season.
• Theblade on thistool isnot intended to be sharp. Do not sharpen itin any way.
• Make sureedging area (100 fl.) isclear of other personsor pets prior to starting operation.
SAVETHISMARUALFORFUTUREREFEREHCE
CatNo. LE750Type2 &3 FormNo.243420-O2Rev.4 SEPT.'02
Copyright@2002 Black& Decker Printedin Mexico
WARNING: Important SafelyWar,ningsand Instructions
Z_ WARNING: When usingelectric_ardening appliances, basic safetyprecautionsshould always be [allowedto
reduce riskof fire electricshock,and personalinjury, includingthe following
Z_WARNING: Somedustcreate_ by this product containscbernicalsknown to theStateof California to cause
cancer,birth defectsor otherreproductiveharm Someexamplesof thesechemicalsare:
• compoundsinfertilizers
• compoundsin insecticides,herbicidesand pesticides
• arsenicand chromiumkom che`ngcallytreatedlumber
Toreduceyour exposuretothesecbemids, wear approved safelyequipment suchas dust masksthatare specially
designed to filter outmicroscopicfxlrticles
WARNING: Thisprduct containschemicals,including lead, known to theStateof California to causecancer,
and birth defectsor other reproductiveharm Wash handsafter handling.
Z_CAUTION: Wear appropriate personalhearing protectionduring use Undersomeconditions andduration of
use,noisefrom thisproduct may contributeto hearing loss
READALLINSTRUCTIONS
TO REDUCERISKOF INJURY:
• Beforeany use,besureeveryoneusingthistool _eadsand understandsall safely instructionsaed otherin[armnation
contained inthis manual
• Savetheseinstructionsand reviewfrequentlyprior to useand in instructingothers
1 Keep
2 Keef aclean
DANGER:Riskof injury Keephandsand feetaway fromblade and cuttingarea
Important Warning
wrlen usingtheedger stones piecesof metaland otherobjectscan bethrown outat high speedby theblade The
tool andguard are designedto reducethe danger However,thefollowing specialprecautionsshouldbe taken:
1 Wear safetXglassesor other eye protection,qloves, long pantsand substantialfootwear
2 Make surethat otherpersonsand petsare atTeast 100 feetaway
3 Always standto left sideof main handle
4 BeforeLandscapingor Trenching,checkfor buried electricalcables
5 Toreduce theriskof rebound(ricochet)injury, workgoing away from any nearby solid objectsuchas a wall
steps,large stone,tree,etc Usegreat carewhenworking closeto solid objectsor into thewind, and, where
necessary,do edging or trimnmingby hand
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Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,thisequipmenthasa polarized plug (oneblade iswider iBantheother) This
equipmentmustbe usedwith a suitablepolarized 2wireor 3wire extensioncord. Polarizedconnectionswill fit
togeiBeronlyoneway Make surethatthereceptacleendof theextensioncordhaslarge and smallbladeslotwidths If
theplug doesnot fit fblly intotheextensioncord, rever_etheplug Ifit stilldoesnotfit Obtaina suitableextensioncord
Iftheextensioncorddoesnotfit fully intotheouter contacta qualifiedelectricianto installtheproper outlet Do not
mdify the applancepug or extensioncord in any way
THISTOOLCANBEDANGEROUS.Followall warningsand S'lfetyInstructionsin thismanual Theoperatoris
responsiblefor following warningsand instructionsin thismanualandon unit Restrictuseofthispower toolto persons
who reed,understandandfollowwarnings and instructionsin thismanualand onunit.
• AVOIDDANGEROUSENVIRONMENT.Don'tuseappliancesindamp or wetlocationsDon't useappliancesintherain
• KEEPCHILDRENAWAY.All otherpersonsand petsshouldbekeptata safedistoncekom work area
• STOREIDLEAPPLIANCESINDOORS.Appliancesshouldbest_ediedoorsindry,securedarea-outofreachof children
• DON'T FORCEAPPLIANCE.Itwilldothejobbetterandwithlesslikdihoodofariskofinjuryattberate[arwhichit
wasdesigned
• USERIGHTAPPLIANCE.Donotusetheappliance[ar anyjobexceptthatforwhich itis intended
• DRESSPROPERLY.DOnotwear bosechilling or jeweky Theycanbecaughtin movingparis Rubbergbves,
long pantsand substantial,non-skld[aolwearare recom`n_endedwhenworking outdoors Donotgo barefoot
orwear sandals Wearprotectivehaircoveringto containlong bein
• USESAFBYGLASSESANDOTHERSAFELYEQUIPMENT,Usesafetygoggbs or safetyglasseswith sideshidds
complyin_with applicable safetystandardsand,whenneeded,a lace shidd Alsouse[ace or dustmaskif operation
isdust,/T]lis appliestoall personsin thework area Also usea hard hat,hearingprotection,gloves,safetyshoesand
dustcollectionsystemswhenspecifiedor required Safetyglassesor thelikeare availableatextra costatyour local
dealeror Black& DeckerServiceCenter
• DON'TABUSECORD.Nevercam/appliance by cordor yank gtodisconnectfrom receptacle Keepcordfrom
heat,oil, and sharpedges
• DON'TOVERREACH.Keepproper [actingandbalanceat aJJtimes.
• MAINTAINAPPLIANCEWITHCARE.Keepcuttingedge cleanfor bestperformanceandto reducetheriskof injur7
Followinstructionsfor lubricating andchangingaccessories.Inspectappliancecord periodicallyand if damaged,
haveit repairedby authorizedservicefacility Inspectextensioncordsperidically and replaceifdamaged Keep
handlescry, clean,andfreefromoil and grease
• DISCONNEa APPUANCES.DisconnecttheappliancefronHhe pewersupplywhennotin use,beforeservicing,and
whenchangingaccessoriessuchasbladesandiBelike
• AVOIDUNINTENTIONALSTARTING.Don'tcarry plugged-inappliancewifll finger onswitch Besureswgchis
offwhen plugging in
• EXTENSIONCORDS.Makesureyour extensioncord isin goodcondition Cord insulationmustbe intactwith nocracksor
deterioration PlugconnectorsmustbeundamagedWhen usinganextensioncord, be sureto useoneheavyenoughto
carrythecurrentyour productwilldraw A,_undersizedextensioncordwill causea dropin linevoltageresultingin]oss
of powerandoverheating,,,dJichcanshortenthelifeofthemotor.Thetableshowsthe correctsizetousedependingon
cordlenr4thandnameplateampererating Ifindoubt, usethenextheaviergage
Thesmd]erthegege number,theheavierthecord Thetableshowsthecorrect sizetousedependingoncord length
andnameplateampererating Ifindoubt,usethenextheaviergage ThesmalleriBegagenumber,iBeheavierthecord
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts TotalLengthof Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
More Not more American Wire Gage
Than Than
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended
• [] indicatesthe EdgerisDOUBLEINSULATED"
• OUTDOORUSEEXTENSIONCORDS/_\WARNING:Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,useonlywith an extension
cora intenaearot outdoor use,suchas anextensioncord oftype SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A,SJW-A,
SJOW-A, SJT_vV-A,or SJTQW-A
• GROUNDFAULTCIRCUITINTERRUPTER(GFCI)protectionshould beprovidedon thecircuitsor outletsto beusedfor
file gardening appliance Receptaclesareavailable having built in GFClprotectionand may be usedfor this
measureof safety
• STAYALERT'Watchwhaty°uared°ingUsec°mm°nsenseD°n°t°perateapphancewbeny°uaretired iJJor
underthein uenceo any drugsor acobe
• CHECKDAMAGEDPARTS.Beforefurther useof theappliance,a guard or otherpart thatisdamaged shouldbe
carefullycheckedto determinethat it will operateproperlyand perform itsintendedfunction Checkfor alignmentof
movingparts,binding of movingparts, breakageof parts mounbeq,andany other conditionsthatmayattect its
operation A guard or otherpart thatis damagedshould_eproperly repairedor replacedby an authorizedservice
centerunlessotherwiseindicatedelsewhereinthismanual
• REPAIRSAND SERVICE.Repairs,maintenanceand any adjustmentsnotspecifiedin thismanual shouldbeperformed
by Black& Deckerauthorizedservicecentersor otherqualified serviceorganizations,always usingidentical
replacementparts
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BEFOREASSEMBLINGYOUR EDGER,CHECKTHATYOU HAVERECEIVEDTHEFOLLOWINGIN THESHIPPING
CARTON.
SEEFIGURE1.
A LE750Landscape/Edger
B. EdgeHog blade with nut,conicalwasherand spacersystem(assembledto unit)
C Tubeconnectingbolt and knob(assembledto lowertube)
D Auxiliary Handle,with Boltand knob
ASSEMBLINGTHEHANDLE
Assemble Handle TubesFigure 2 and 3)
1 Removeknob and cu_ve_head bot ror'n ower haede tubemountinghoes
2 slide upperhandle tube down into lower handle tube sothat holeswill line up (Figure3) Thereare two
positionsavailable for adjustmentto your preferred height setting SeeFigure 11 for upper handle orientation
3 NOTE:Ensurethewire cable movessmoothlydown into file lower handletubewhile assembling
4 Fastenhandletubestogether with the knob andcurved head bolt Note that whenyou first insertthebolt
it may be necessaryto wiggle itcarefully to get it pastfile jacketedwire insidethe tube
z_ CAUTION: NEVERusea sharpobjecttomovejacketedwiresoutof theway
Position Auxiliary Handle (Figure 4)
1 Undofile knobfrom thebolt in theauxiliary handle and pesh/pull file bolt out of file handle
2. slide the auxiliary handleonto themain handle. Theauxiliary handlecan be positionedfor either leftor
right-hand operation whicheveris more com[artabb Theauxiliary handle is NOTadjustable forward/back
3 Insertthebolt back intotheauxiliar7 handleholeon thesidewith thehex recess,attechtbeknoband fully tighten
CutDepth Adjustment (Figure 5)
Thefrontwheelcan beadjustedtoallow a deeperor shallowercut,and toincreasetileli_eof tile blade Change the
cutdepth ftorntheshippingpositiontoyour desireddepthby:
1 Wait [ar bladetocometocon_pletestop!
2. UNPLUGTOOL!
3. LoosentheCutDepthKnob
4 Adjust wheeldepth, usingthedepth indicator onthewheelbracketand themarkingonthefronthousing
Note:Recommend1"depth for edging.
5 TightenKnobfirml_
Tip:Thickovergrowth may drag on the guard. Reducecut depthto minimum to help reducethis effect.
Pull-Up Edge Guide (Figure 6, 7)
Theedgeguide isusefulfor cutbega straightpath along sidewalks Forlandscapingor trenchingin theyard theedge
guide can interferewith movingtheedgerthroughhardsoiJ or sod Theedgeguide canbeadjustedsothat thetool
wiJJalsoperform TRENCHINGand LANDSCAPINGoperations
ToChange PositionOf TheEdgeGuide
1 Wait for blade tocometo completestop!
2 UNPLUGTOOL!
3. PullEdgeGuide Knobsidewaysto unlockfromtheguard tab, seeFigure6 detail, in directionof smallarrow Lift
file knob upuntilthelower squarenotchin file leverlinesupwith thetabon theguard Inthisposition theedge
guide is liftedup (Figure7) sothetool can easilycutalong theedgesof flower and shrubberybeds and around
treesin preparation or trenchingor sodremora
4 Toreturnedgeguideto lowerposition,pullleversidewaysandpushdown untilguard tabfitsintoupperleverhole
Tip:Youmay needto tilt edgerback to allowedgeguide to bemovedinto down position.
Attaching ExtensionCord ToEdger(Figure 8)
Important Safety Instructions:PolarizedPlugs
Toreducefile riskofeleciricshock,thisequipmenthasa polarized plug (onebladeis wider thantheother) Do not
medleytheappliance plug orextensioncord inany way ReadIMPORTANTSAFELYINSTRUCTIONSat beginningof
manual. Note:Checktheextensioncord safely instructionsprovided earlier.
1 Topreventdisconnectionof edgercord,secureextensioncord by tyingtile power plug asshown
2 Insertplug intocordsocket
3 An extensioncordretainer isbuilt intotheswitchhandleto reducestrainon thepower cord Tousethisfeature,
simplydoubletheextensioncord as shown,abouta footfromthe end,and insertit into theendof thehandle Hook
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