Operation; Operating Position - Maruyama E23 Manual Del Propietario Y Operador

Operation

WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Foreign objects can be thrown by the
Edger.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with thrown objects can cause
personal injur y.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Never operate the Edger without the
blade shield in place.
• Make sure the blade shield is correctly
positioned to shield operator from
thrown debris.
CAUTION
• Read the Safety instructions on page 8
concerning proper use of the Edger.

Operating Position

Before using the Edger, check the following:
Hearing
Protection
Right Arm
Slightly Bent
Hand Holding
Throttle Grip, Fingers
on Throttle Trigger
Direction of Travel
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Eye Protection
Left Arm Fully
Extended, Hand
Holding Loop Handle
Guard Adjusted to Clear
Blade, and Guard Operator
from Thrown Debris
— US-19 —
1. Make sure the 3 mm hex wrench has been
removed from the gearcase and boss adapter
before you start the engine.
2. The Edger should be on the operator's right side.
3. The operator's right hand should be holding the
shaft grip, with his or her fingers on the throttle
trigger. The right arm should be slightly bent.
4. The left hand should be holding the loop handle
with the fingers and thumb fully enclosed around
the grip. The left arm should be extended.
Reposition the loop handle up or down the drive
shaft if necessary for a comfortable position.
5. The Edger weight should be evenly distributed
between the arms.
6. Adjust the Edger to the correct cutting depth
before you start the engine. (Refer to Setting
Depth of Cut on page 19.) Make sure the shield is
adjusted to shield the operator from thrown debris.
Increase the
Depth of Cut
Knob
7. Make sure the blade is rotating (at least falf throt-
tle) before inserting the blade into the cut. The
Edger performs best at full throttle.
8. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
9. Stop the Edger engine when moving between
work sites.
Debris Shield
Decrease the
Depth of Cut
Wheel