Throttle Control - Used to control the en-
gine speed.
Primer Button - Injects fuel directly into the
carburetor manifold for faster starts.
Starter Handle - The engine Onthis edger
is equipped with an easy pull recoil starter.
Depth Control Lever - Controls the depth
of the blade.
Blade Guard - Used to prevent stones or
other material from being thrown at the op-
erator.
Engine control Lever - Must be held back
to allow engine to start and run.
L_ WARNING: Blade is rotating when
engine is running or being started. Keep
hands and feet away from blade to prevent
injury.
HOW TO USE YOUR EDGER
L_ WARNING: The operation of this
edger can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes, which can cause se-
vere eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating the
edger.
We recommend standard safety glasses or
Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your
glasses.
TO STOP EDGER
• Make sure the depth control lever is all
the way forward and releaseengine
control lever to the STOP _ position.
Wait for all moving parts to stop before
leaving the operator position.
L_ CAUTION: Never leave the edger
unattended while the engine is running.
Always raise the cutting blade and stop the
engine.
TO USE THE ENGINE CONTROL
LEVER
• Pull the engine control lever back with
your left hand and hold it in contact with
the upper handle cross tube to allow en-
gine to start and run. See next figure.
• Release the engine control lever to stop
the engine.
NOTE: If engine continues to run after le-
ver is released, see your Sears service
center.
an,Ln__ CAUTION: Always stop engine
the
make sure all parts have stopped
whenever leaving the operator's position or
when cleaning, replacing or inspecting the
edger.
Engine Control
Lever
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL
• Run at full'_ engine speed during
normal use.
• Push throttle control lever forward to
increase speed; beck to decrease
speed.
• Pulling the throttle control lever all of the
way back will stop _ the engine.
TO USE PRIMER BUTTON
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• Push primer button r"_ five times. See
page 6 figure for location. Wait about two
seconds between each push.
NOTE: Do not use primer button to re-
start a warm engine after a short shut-
down.
TO USE THE DEPTH CONTROL
LEVER
• Position your edger in desired edging lo-
cation, before operating.
• Start the engine and move the depth
control lever back to lower the cutting
blade.
• Select the edging depth you need.
There are 4 selections up to 2-1/2
inches deep.
IMPORTANT: If very deep edging is
required, we recommend that a shallow
cut be made first, then cuts at greater
depths until the desired depth is ob-
tained.
L_ WARNING: Keep away from the ro-
tating blade. The blade can cause injury.