SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASO-
LINE or OIL. After setting up the unit, service
engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the
separate engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
edger is observed from the operating position.
TOREMOVEUNITFROMCARTON
1. Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut
tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open
carton.
2. Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e.,
owner's manual, etc.).
3. Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat.
4. Remove packing material (if any).
5. Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton
thoroughly for loose parts.
HOWTOSET-UPYOUREDGER
Unfold the edger handle and tighten the two hand
knobs. See figure 1.
Slide the clutch rod connector down over the end of
the lower clutch rod to secure the clutch rod (tap the
connector until it locks on the lower clutch rod).
CHECKINGTHECLUTCHRODADJUSTMENT
The clutch rod on your edger has been pre-adjusted at
the factory. Before operating the edger, check the
adjustment of the clutch rod as follows.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away
from the spark plug.
2. With the blade clutch/depth control lever in the
disengaged position (notch nearest the operator's
position), carefully pull the recoil starter rope. The
belt on the edger should not turn. if the belt (and
blade) turns, remove the hairpin clip and flat
washer, and remove the lower clutch rod from the
pivot arm extension. See figure 1. Turn the clutch
rod one or two turns clockwise to shorten the rod.
Insert lower clutch rod into pivot arm extension,
and recheck the adjustment.
3. Check to be certain the blade clutch/depth control
lever can be moved to the furthest notch forward
without bowing the clutch rod. If not , remove the
hairpin clip and flat washer. Remove lower clutch
rod from pivot arm extension, and turn the clutch
rod one or two turns clockwise to shorten the rod.
Insert lower clutch rod into pivot arm extension,
and recheck the adjustment.
Be certain to recheck the operation in both positions
after making any adjustment to the rod. Secure lower
clutch rod with flat washer and hairpin clip when
adjustment is correct.
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WARNING: When operating the edger,
stop engine immediately and readjust the
clutch rod if blade turns with blade clutch/
depth lever in the disengaged position.
Upper
Clutch Rod
Clutch Rod
HanJ
Knobs
Lower Clutch
Rod
Pivot Arm
FIGURE 1.
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