MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
To prevent injury, always unplug the edger before performing mainte-
nance such as cleaning or changing the blade.
BLADE CLEANING – After you have finished edging, you may find that dirt and
vegetation have accumulated on the blade. Use a dry scrub brush to clean debris
off of blades. WARNING: To prevent injury, keep hands away from the trigger dur-
ing cleaning of blade or other edger parts.
BLADE CHANGE/TURN – The ReadyEdger™ comes with a DOUBLE-SIDED
BLADE that can be flipped over to effectively double the life of the blade. To
change or flip the blade, use the large wrench (included) to hold the blade retainer
while loosing the lock nut with the smaller wrench (included) by turning counter-
clockwise. Either change or flip the blade, put the blade retainer in place on the
shaft and secure in place with the lock nut by tightening in a clockwise direction.
CLEANING OF PLASTIC PARTS – Use only a dry brush or a cloth with warm wa-
ter and mild soap to clean plastic parts. Many household cleaners contain chemi-
cals, which could damage the plastic. Never use gasoline, turpentine, paint thinner
or similar fluids. Never spray-wash tool or immerse in water. Water or liquid inside
the tool can cause serious damage to the unit.
DROPPING THE UNIT – If you drop the unit, carefully inspect it for any damage
before using it again.
STORAGE
PREVENTING CORROSION – Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain
compounds that greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the unit on
or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
Keep the unit stored in a place that is away from children. The blades on the unit
are sharp and can be dangerous even when the unit is not plugged in.
SERVICE
Two Year Warranty on American Gardener ReadyEdger™
During normal residential use, if this ReadyEdger™ fails due to a defect in material
or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, American Gardener, at
its sole discretion, will repair or replace the unit free of charge.
For warranty services or questions please call (800) 637-2867.
This warranty applies only while this ReadyEdger™ is used in the United States.
The warranty does not cover components that are subject to normal wear, such as
the batteries and edger blade. It also does not cover abuse, misuse, or use of the
product in a commercial setting. Replacement parts are available for purchase
from the retailer you bought your product from, or by calling us at (800) 637-2867 or
visiting our web site at www.american-gardener.com.
Please read and follow the instructions for this product carefully.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights,
which vary from state to state.
DROPPING THE UNIT – If you drop the unit, carefully inspect it for any damage
before using it again.
If you see any condition that may affect safe operation, or if you have any ques-
tions, contact our customer service number at:
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem: Thumb safety switch is too difficult to hold on during use.
Solution: The thumb safety switch need only be engaged when starting the unit.
There is no need to keep safety thumb switch in the forward position while using the
product.
Problem: Unit will not operate .
Solution: Make sure that all of the connections are properly made between the unit,
the extension cord, and the rectable. If the rectable has Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) protection, make sure that it is working properly and is in the "on"
position.
Problem: Motor seems to be running slow
Solution: You may need to use a heavier gauge (AWG) extension cord. Please
refer to the information on Page 3 of this manual concerning proper extension cord
wire size.
1-800- 637-2867.
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