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Owner’s Manual for Lawn Edger 9
Operation
Section 3: Operation
Operating Tips
• Operate the unit in dry conditions. Wet ground
becomes packed around blade, which can cause
premature belt wear and decreased performance.
• Remove packed dirt and debris from blade for opti-
mal performance.
• First cut at shallow depths, then cut at greater
depths until desired depth is reached. Do not over-
load the unit by cutting deep.
• Customize the edging by varying the amount of
passes and distance between blade and edge of
sidewalk, driveway, or curb.
Before Starting Engine
IMPORTANT NOTE: Unit is shipped without oil. Add
engine oil before starting. See
Adding Engine Oil for
instructions.
• Check engine oil level.
• Check fuel level.
• Inspect unit for damage.
• Remove any debris buildup from the top of the
engine, the underside of the machine, and the muf-
fler.
• Verify all fasteners are correctly tightened.
• Verify flameout wire terminals are connected.
• Verify spark plug wire is connected.
• Unit has been moved to the work site.
Starting the Engine
Proceed as follows to start a cold engine:
1. Verify unit is level.
2. See
Operating Tips.
3. Set depth control lever to START.
4. Starting a cold engine only: Push primer bulb
three times. Wait two seconds between each push.
5. Firmly hold recoil starter handle with left hand and
pull start lever against handle.
6. Pull recoil starter handle slowly until resistance is
felt. Then quickly pull recoil starter handle to com-
pletely unwind starter rope. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back. Slowly rewind starter rope while
holding recoil starter handle.
NOTE: The engine should start within one to two pulls.
See
Troubleshooting if unit fails to start after five
attempts.
Stopping the Engine
Release start lever to ground out engine through the
flameout wire, which causes the engine to stop.
Adjustments
Adjusting Edger Cutting Depth
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overload edger capacity.
Make multiple passes when edging deeper settings,
starting at a shallow depth.
Move depth control lever forward to increase edge cut-
ting depth. There are six cutting depth settings from
approximately ground level to 3.0 in (76 mm) deep.
(000403)
WARNING
Personal injury. Never remove, alter, or tamper with safety
devices. Do not operate unit without safety equipment in
place. Doing so could result in death, serious injury,
property damage, or equipment damage.
(000490)
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Clear the engine of grass and
debris before each use. Failure to do so could result
in engine damage.
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Do not leave unit operating
unattended at any time. Shut down engine prior to
leaving. Failure to do so could result in property or
equipment damage.
(000734)
WARNING
(000735)
Accidental startup. Engine must be off before
adjusting any controls or attachments. Failure to do
so could result in death, serious injury, or property
or equipment damage.
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