OPERATING
TO TURN THE EDGER ON
Your lawn edger is equipped with a safety lock off button to prevent accidental operation Ofthe tool.
To start the lawn edger. depress the safety lock button (2) and pull the trigger (3) firmly.
Release the safety lock button when motor is engaged. Continue to pull the trigger to maintain power to the unit.
To stop the lawn edger, releasethe trigger.
Ensure when starting the lawn edger that the blade is not in contact with any surface.
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To avoidkickbackOfedger,tiltthehandledownso thebladeis abovethe groundsurface. Slowlylifthandleto lowertheblade.findingtheedgeOfthe
pavedsurfaceandstartedging. Thenmovethetool foward slowlyalongedgeof pavedsurface. Duringedgingsomesparksmaybegeneratedfrom
hittingstones. This is normal.Forelectricalsafetyandto preventcloggingofthe bladeguard,do notattemptto edgewhen thegrassor soiliswet or
damp. If bladeguardbecomesclogged,releasetrigger,waitfor bladeto cometo completestop.UNPLUGTOOL!Removecloggedmaterialwitha
stick. Donotattemptto unclogthebladeguardby tappingthetoolon theground. Thiscandamagetheunit.Keephandsclearof bladewhenclean-
ing as the blade will wear to a sharp point during edging.
Cord routing
Always make sure that you route the cord away from the work area to prevent it from coming near the blade of the lawn edger. Lay your cableroute
before starting work.
Start your lawn edger at the point nearest to the electricalsocket, and then move away while working. This will mean that the cord will be pulled
through the area that hasalready been cut, thereby keeping it out of danger of being cut through by the blade.
Cord Restraint
Your lawn edger has a cord retainerto prevent the power cords from being disconnected.
It is recommendedthecordretaineris usedasfollows:Approx.one(1)foot(300mm)fromtheendoftheextensioncord,forma tightloopinthe
extension cord. and feed the loop through the square hole beneath the handle.
Placethe loopovertheretainerhookin thehandleto preventthecordfrom pullingbackthroughthesquarehole.Gentlypull thecordtoensureit is
firmly retained.
Changing the Blade
/ix WARNING: Beforeperformingany maintenance or adjustments ensurethe power cord has been totally disconnectedfrom the
main power supply.
1. Lay edger on its side with the blade facing up.
2. Remove the lock nut, spacer and the blade. Ensurethe shaft and inner spacer are free of any dirt, etc.
3. Install the new blade and spacer. Install the lock nut and tighten firmly.
4. After the blade is secure, rotate the blade by hand to ensurethe blade is not making contactwith any components of the edger.
Cleaning
CAUTION: use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the lawn edger.
Never allow any liquid to get inside the lawn edger. Never immerse any part of the lawn edger into a liquid.
BLADE
DANGER: UNPLUG TOOL! WAIT FOR BLADE TO COME TO COMPLETE STOP
The blade, two spacers and hex head nut with conical washer should be attachedto your edger in the order shown. Pleasecheck that the bladehas
beenproperlymountedbeforeusingyouredger.Whenthe bladewearsto thesmallholeat eachendofthe bladeit will giveonly 1/4in.depthof cut
and should be replaced.
Tip: To increase blade life, keep initial cutting depth at minimum and increase depth setting as blade wears.
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Model ED70012S
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