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Primer Button -Injects fuel directly into the carburetor for faster starts. Clutch Lever -Use to start and stop the blade and control the depth of cut. Adjustable Rear Wheel -Right rear wheel is adjustable to level the Edger when edging along a curb (curb-hopping). Adjustable Front Wheel -Front wheel is adjustable from side-to-side for balance. EYE PROTECTION Always wear safety glasses. If you wear eye glasses, put a Wide Vision Safety Mask over your eye glasses. Index Lever Blade Figure 6 The front wheel can also be adjusted down for curb-hopping. Recoil Starter Handle i The engine is equipped with an easy pull recoil starter. Blade Guard -Use to prevent stones or other material from being thrown at the operator. Index Lever-Permits adjustment from the edging (vertical) position to the trimming (horizontal) position. To change position, pull the index lever and rotate the quill assembly to the desired angle or position. the Edger can result in foreign WARNING: Debris thrown from objects being thrown into the eyes, which can cause severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when operating the Edger. F_OO1102M 10 OPERATION HOW TO STOP THE EDGER 1. Move the clutch lever back to the DISENGAGED position. Then, move the throttle control to the STOP position. See Figure 7. Clutch Lever _1 engage engine. WARNING: Never leave the EDGER unattended while the engine is running. Always dis- the cutting blade and stop the HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL 1. During normal use, run the engine speed. at full Throttle ControI 2. Move the throttle control up to increase engine speed, or down to decrease engine speed (see Figure 7). HOW TO USE THE PRIMER BUTTON When starting a cold engine, push the primer button five times (see Figure 8). Wait approximately two seconds between each push. IMPORTANT: When starting a warm engine, do not use the primer button. J _'_Pri_mer Button Figure 8 HOW TO USE THE CLUTCH LEVER 1. Start the engine. Clutch Lever 2. To engage the cutting blade, move the clutch lever forward (see Figure g). 3. Select the edging depth you need. There are five selections down to approximately 2-3/4 inches deep. NOTE: For deep edging, first cut at shallow depths. Then, cut at greater depths until the desired depth is obtained. Figure 9 F_OO1102M 11 OPERATION HOW TO USE THE INDEX LEVER 1. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 2. Loosen the front wheel knob shown in Figure 10. Slide the front wheel all the way to the right side. F_ntWheel Knob 3. Securely tighten the front wheel knob. NOTE: To prevent the blade from hitting the wheel while trimming, make sure the front wheel is set in the ex treme right position. Front Whee_ Figure 10 4. Disengage the index lever (see Figure 11). Move the index lever to the notch marked 90°. 5. Reconnect the spark plug wire to the spark plug. 6. Start the engine. 7. Move the clutch lever to the desired trimming height. running, never leave the Edger. ,_ WARNING: While the engine is Before you adjust the wheels or change the blade position, always dis- Index Lever engage the cutting blade and stop the Figure 11 engine. F-OOllO2M 12 OPERATION 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 the curb shown in Figure 12. Set the wheel positions as foliows. 1. Stop the engine. 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 3. Loosen the front wheel knob. 4. Slide the front wheel to the best position to clear the curb and balance the unit. 5. Securely tighten the front wheel knob. 6. Use the curb height adjust lever to lower the front wheel. Lower the front wheel until the front wheel is level with the left rear wheel and the unit is setting on the curb as shown in Figure 12. 7. Loosen the rear wheel knob. 8. Lower the right rear wheel until the Edger is level and the left rear wheel is on the curb. 9. Securely tighten the rear wheel knob. 10. Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug. 1_ WARNING: Keep away from the rotating blade. The blade can cause injury. Blade Guard Front Wheel Knob Support Rod Rear Wheel Knob Front Wheel Adjust Lever Rear Wheel Figure 12 F-001102M 13 OPERATION HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE To stop the engine, move the clutch lever all the way back to the DISENGAGED position. Then, push the throttle control lever down to the STOP position. If the engine will not stop, hold a screwddver against the spark plug and against the engine cooling fins. The spark will go to ground and the engine will stop. Primer Button " Figure 13 HOW TO START THE ENGINE NOTE: Do not use the primer button to start a warm engine. IMPORTANT: Before you start the engine, operate the controls several times. Make 7. To start engine, hold the recoil starter sure all controls move freely. handle firmly with your right hand. 1. Check the oil. 8. Hold the edger handle firmly with your left hand. 2. Fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gasolin...