Assessments - 3, GPA: 4
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The edge guide control knob should be returned to the upright position to lock the guide in the down position. To release the edge guide, hold the edge guide control knob and move the knob sideways toward the centre of the edger and then pull upwards to lift the guide. Edging 1. Before edging check the area and remove all obstacles and objects that could be thrown. 2. Set the cut depth at 20mm and set edge guide to the down position. Blade depth may have to be adjusted to differences in height between hard surfaces and the top of the grass. 3. The guard is fitted with a raised rib section which acts as a blade cut indicator (11). This rib will assist in guiding the operator where the blade will cut. During operation the operator can sight down the rib of the guard to where the edge is to be cut. 4. Before starting the edger, line up the tool so the edge guide rests against the edge of the paved surface, both rear wheels should be on the paved surface when edging. Hint: When there is heavy overgrowth of grass over the paved surface it may drag on the guard. An initial cut may be required with the edger on the grass side. This will require lifting up the edger guide and may require reducing the depth of cut. 5. To avoid kickback of edger, tilt the handle down so the blade is above the ground. 6. When starting to edge, run the engine at full throttle and lower the blade gently into the ground, being careful not to hit concrete with the blade. 7. Slowly lift the handle to lower the blade, finding the edge of the paved surface and start edging. Then move tool forward slowly along edge of paved surface, keeping the edge guide pressed lightly against the pavement edge. For the first edging each season, it’s best to move forward slowly because grass is thickest then. Subsequent edging will be completed more rapidly. If the tool slows down, back it up slightly until the blade returns to normal speed. During edging some sparks may be generated from hitting stones, this is normal. 3 5 Warning. The unit may become very hot during use. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Landscaping / trenching Before landscaping or trenching, inspect and ensure there are no exposed or buried cables or pipes or other objects that may create a hazard or interfere with operating the edger. Lift the edge guide lever (6) for all trenching. Set depth to only that required for the job, do not overload, if tool slows, pull back slightly and wait until the blade returns to normal speed. Changing the Blade Position the edger on its side with the Blade uppermost. Ensure the surface you are working on is clean and foreign particles (stones etc) cannot enter the air intake slots of the motor housing. Place the large flange spanner over the outer blade flange. Fit the blade spanner over the blade lock nut and while holding firmly the spanner on the blade flange, rotate the locking nut in an anti-clockwise direction. Remove the lock nut completely along with the outer flange and blade. There is no need to remove the inner flange although on re assembly the area of the inner flange must be free of foreign particles of dirt etc. To re assemble with the a new blade fit the inner flange on to the spindle, fit the replacement blade and secure the outer flange on to the spindle and blade. Ensure the assembly is correct and the blade is correctly orientated by checking the diagram below. With the spanner fitted to the outer flange, fit the locking nut and tighten with the blade spanner in a clockwise direction. After the blade is secure, rotate the blade by hand to ensure the blade is not making contact with any components of the edger. Blade wear is expected whenever you use your edger. Blades wear quite quickly when edging along concrete paths. This does not effect the efficiency of the edger and is expected due to the aggressive abrasion of concrete on steel. Edger blades are not a warranty item! Edger blades are available from your local Hardware store. Maintenance WARNING. The engine of the petrol edger must be at a complete stop during assembling, repair and cleaning operations that could be necessary. Air filter Accumulated dust in the air filter will reduce engine efficiency. Increase fuel consumption and allow abrasive particles to pass into the engine. Remove the air filter as often as necessary to maintain a clean condition. • Remove air filter cover (16) by turning the air filter locking knob (19) anti-clockwise and removing the cover as you do carefully remove the Air intake tube so that you can access the filter. • Light surface dust can readily be removed by tapping the filter. • Heavy deposits should be washed out in suitable detergent and the filter dried fully before re-installing. Checking the spark plug Check the spark plug every 10-15 hours of use. 1. Remove the spark plug cover. 2. Use the spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug, by turning it anti clockwise. 3. Clean and adjust the spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7mm. R...