English
Adjust correctly
3
B
The depth of cut depends on the
unevenness of the ground, your height
and the way you hold the edger. Use the
following procedure:
Adjust the depth wheel (2) so that
N
the blade (3) just touches the
ground or breaks the surface of the
soil (B) by no more than
5 mm (0.2 in).
10
Tighten down the wingnut
N
clockwise.
Standing in the normal working
N
position, check the depth of cut
2
again and correct it if necessary.
WARNING
Do not adjust the deflector.
The deflector has been set at the factory
so that the arrow on the deflector and
the open side point away from the
operator. This ensures that cuttings and
other debris are directed away from the
power tool and operator.
Edging
Start the engine
N
Start the cut at no less than half
N
throttle and continue cutting at full
throttle.
Hold and guide your power tool so
N
that the blade is vertical.
Cut steadily so that the engine is not
N
lugged down – do not apply force.
Operate at no more than a normal
N
walking pace.
Do not push the blade into the
N
ground.
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