OPERATION
The operation of any lawn mower can result in for-
eign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can
_ result in severe eye damage. Always
wear safety glasses or eye shields.
We recommend wide vision safety
mask for over spectacles or standard
safety glasses.
WARNING: Do not engage and lower
blade if blade is over concrete, asphalt,
rocks or the like. The blade can strike the
supporting surface, which could result in
personal injury or property damage.
STARTINGTHEENGINE
1. Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your edger. Read Instructions carefully.
_ WARNING: Never fill fuel tank Indoors,
with engine running or until the engine
has been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.
2. Move the blade clutch/depth control handle back
as far as it will go, and place it in the last notch.
See figure 2.
3. Set the throttle in the FAST position.
4. A. On Models 586 and 588, move choke to
CHOKE position. Refer to figure 5A.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
B, On Model 587, push the primer bulb in two or
three times. Wait two to three seconds between
each push. In cold weather (below 50 degrees
F./19 degrees C.) push five (5) times. Refer to
figure 5B.
NOTE: DO NOT USE PRIMER TO RESTART A
WARM ENGINE AFTER A SHORT SHUTDOWN.
5. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine roaches start of compression cycJe (rope
will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope
rewind slowly.
6. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Return it slowly
to the rope guide.
7. On Models 586 and 588, after the engine starts,
move the choke lever gradually to the RUN
position.
NOTE: ff Model 587 engine fails to start after three (3)
pulls, push the primer two (2) times and pull starter
rope again.
Model 586/588 Model 587
FIGURE 5.
STOPPINGTHEENGINE
To stop the engine, move throttle control to STOP posi-
tion. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to prevent
accidental starting while equipment isunattended.
OPERATINGTHEEDGER
WARNING: Rotating cutting blade may
throw objects causing personal injury,
Keep area clear of bystanders and do not
operate without guards in place.
1. Set the adjustment lever (refer to figure 3) in the
second notch at the top to edge vertically. See
figure 6.
FIGURE 6,
2. Set the adjustment lever (refer to figure 3) in the
first notch at the top for trenching. See figure 7.
IYenchlng °
FIGURE 7.
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