OPERATION
ENGINE PREPARATION
ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR GASOLINE WHEN
SHI
PPED
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 500 rn! container of SAE30
motor oil. This oil is to be added to the engine before
operating. Follow the following procedure to fill the crank-
case
with oil.
FIRST TIME
FILL
1. Place the edger on a level surface and make sure the
adjustable wheels are set so the main frame of the edger
is level.
2. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick.
N
ote
: the crankcase is shipped emply. Fill with 400 ml of oil.
3. When adding oil, use a funnel or a nozzle for the oil
container to reduce spillage.
4. DO NOT OVERFILL. C
heck
the oil level by following the
instructions below.
TO CHECK
THE
OIL
LEVEL
AND
FILL
TO PROPER
LEVEL
1. Place the edger on a level surtace and make sure the
curb-hoping wheels are set so the main frame of the edger
is level.
2. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean with cloth .
(See Figure 7)
3. Replace dipstick and do NOT screw it. Remove and
c
hec
k oil level.
4. When oil level is full. the oil will be at
upper
limit on dip
stick. (See Figure 8)
5. If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark on the
dipstick (See Figure
8), add oil slowly and recheck until
oil level reaches
upper
limit of dipstick. DO NOT OVE R-
FILL.
6. Replace and tighten dipstick.
7. Clean up any spilled oil.
NOTE: When adding oil, frequently insert the oil fill cap/dip-
sfick and chec k the amount of oil in the engine. DO NOT
OVE RFILL.
arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws. If a spark
arrestor is used, the operator
must
maintain it in effective
working order.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Sec-
tion 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
lands. See an Authori zed Service Center for a spark arrestor
for the muffler.
CHEC
KLIST
For the best pertormance and satisfaction from this qual-
ity product, please review the following checklist before you
operate the edger :
All assembly instructions have been completed.
Check carton to make sure no parts are remaining,
All fasteners have been properly tightened.
As you learn
how
to use the edger, pay extra allention to the
following important items:
Engine oil is at proper level.
Fuel tank is
filled with a fresh, clean , regular unleaded
gasoline.
B
ecome
familiar and understand the function of all
controls. Before you start the engine, operate all controls.
FuelTank
Oil Fill CapJOipslick
Figure 7
A,WARNING
Follow the engine manufacturer's instructions for the type
of gasoline and oil to use. Always use a safety
gasoline container. Do not
smo
ke when adding gasoline
to the engine. When inside an enclosure, do not fill with
gasoline. Before you add gasoline, stop the engine. Let
the engine cool for several minutes.
IMPORT
ANT
: This unit is equipped with an internal combus-
tion engine and must not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless
the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark
Upper Limit
..j " II
Lower Limit
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fl--
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Figure 8
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