ATOM DELUXE LAWN EDGERS
2 and 4 Stroke Engines models 440 and 450
MULTI INTERNATIONAL GOLD MEDALS &
AWARD WINNING LAWN EDGERS & TILLERS
Operator /
Owner Manual
63899MA
1711
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Safety Precautions
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Assembling
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Service
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Operating and Edging Instructions
Important Manual – Do Not Throw Away
Manual always to be available for reference or
instructing new operators.
Introduction: Gasoline Lawn Edger
This Atom Gasoline Powered Edger is designed to the highest
standards to ensure you many hours of uninterrupted service.
Pay special attention to the safety precautions. Only persons
who understand this Manual are to operate the Edger.
To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from
your Edger, it is important that you read and understand the
maintenance and safety precautions before using the unit.
Contact your Atom dealer or the Atom distributor in your
area if you do not understand or cannot carry out any of the
operating instructions in this Manual.
Atom’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products.
As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made
from time to time. Appearances may differ between models.
This manual covers information required to operate, maintain
and service this Atom Lawn Edger.
AS WITH ANY POWER TOOL IMPROPER USE CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY. Make sure this manual is read and carefully
understood before starting or operating this equipment.
The purpose of Safety
Warnings and Notes in
this Manual is to attract your attention to possible dangers and
deserve your careful attention and understanding. The Safety
Warnings in this Manual and on the Edger do not, by themselves,
eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not
substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
Failure to obey a safety warning can
result in injury to yourself and others.
Contents
Safety Warning Labels ....................................... 1
Safety Precautions ......................................... 2 - 3
Assembling the Edger ......................................... 3
Parts and Controls ............................................. 4
Fuels and Oils .................................................. 4
Starting and Stopping Instructions ....................... 5
Edging Instructions ............................................ 5
Maintenance Instructions ................................ 6 - 7
Troubleshooting Tips .......................................... 6
Lubrication of Gears .......................................... 7
Parts List and Parts Illustration .......................... 7-8
The information contained in this manual is also
available at www.atomindustries.com
Advises you of information or instructions vital
to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
! SAFETY WARNING
! WARNING
! NOTE
Read operators manual Do not expose motor
to moisture
Wear eye protection
Keep bystanders away
15m (50 feet)
Blade cover label
SAFETY WARNING LABELS
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
ATOM Lawn Edgers have Australian and foreign Patents, Patent Pending, and Design Registrations.
FIG 1
FIG 2
Disconnect the
mains plug if the
cord is damaged or
entangled
ELECTRIC
PRODUCTS
ONLY
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FIG 4
Proper eye protection is a
must. The blade cover may not
protect the operator from all moving foreign objects, even
though the discharge is directed away from the operator,
as ricochets and bouncebacks may occur during edger
operations. Never operate an Atom Edger unless wearing
goggles or properly fitting safety glasses with adequate front
and side protection which comply with ANSI Z 87.1.
Safe use of an Atom Edger involves:
1.The Operator.
2.The Atom Edger.
3.The use of the Atom Edger.
THE OPERATOR
PHYSICAL CONDITION
Operator must be in good physical
condition and mental health, and not under the influence of
any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision,
dexterity or judgement (Fig 3).
Do not operate the Edger when fatigued. Be alert – if you get
tired while operating the machine, take a break. Tiredness may
result in loss of control. Working with any power tool can be
strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated
by strenuous work, check with your doctor
before operating the machine
FIG 3
PROPER CLOTHING
Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting,
but allow complete freedom of movement
(See Fig 5). Avoid loose-fitting jackets,
flared or cuffed pants, or anything that
could trip the operator. Wear overalls or
long pants to protect your legs. DO NOT
wear shorts. Use of gloves when working
with the Lawn Edger is recommended.
Good footing is most important. Wear
sturdy shoes with nonslip soles. DO NOT
wear sandals, open footwear (flip-flops)
or operate with bare feet. In hot or sunny conditions, always
wear a hat and long sleeve shirt for protection against skin
cancers. Use of a good brand of sunscreen cream is also
recommended on exposed skin surfaces.
FIG 5
Replace immediately any worn or broken
debris deflector shield or blade cover.
Check from time to time that all screws are tight. Never operate
your machine if it is damaged, improperly adjusted or not
completely and securely assembled.
SAFE MAINTENENCE, REPAIR & STORING
Use only original Atom replacement parts for maintenance and
repair. Use of parts manufactured by others will void warranty
and/or may cause serious or fatal injury.
Always stop the motor, make sure
that the blades have stopped,
before adjusting blade height. Before doing any adjustment,
maintenance or repair work, or cleaning the unit or blades,
disconnect spark plug cap.
Follow the maintenance instructions in the appropriate section of
this manual. Any motor repairs should be carried out by a person
with suitable sevicing experience.
SAFE STARTING & WORKING CONDITIONS
Always inspect that the unit is in good working order before use.
When working with the Atom Edger, always wrap your fingers
tightly around each handle grip. Keep your hands in this position
to have your machine under control at all times. NEVER attempt to
operate the Atom Edger with one hand, as a loss of control may
result in serious or fatal injury. Make sure the handle grips are
in good condition and free of moisture, oil or grease. Use both
hands, one on each handle, to operate and control the edger.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
As with any power tool, the use of the
edger with rotating blades may be
dangerous. It is important that you read, fully understand, and
observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Re-read
this operator’s manual and the safety instructions periodically.
Read and understand all labels attached to edger.
! WARNING
Do not lend, rent or sell this machine
without the operator’s manual. Be sure
that anyone using this unit understands the information contained
in this manual before use.
! WARNING
! WARNING
This Edger must
not be operated
by minors. Bystanders, especially children
and animals should not be allowed in the
area where a machine is in use and be at
least 15 metres (50 feet) away (Fig 4). If
approached switch off motor immediately.
When not in use store the edger out
of reach of children.
! WARNING
! WARNING
! WARNING
As with any power tool, some special
safety precautions must be observed to
reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may
cause serious or even fatal injury.
! WARNING
SAFE FUELING INSTRUCTIONS
Gasoline is an extremely
flammable and explosive
fuel. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline.
Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the fuel.
! WARNING
Refuel outdoors only. Always switch off the engine and
allow it to cool before refueling. Relieve fuel tank
pressure by loosening fuel cap slowly. Never remove fuel
filler cap while engine is running.
Select bare ground for fueling, then move at least 3 metres (10
feet) from the fueling spot before starting the engine. Wipe off any
spilled fuel before starting your Atom Edger and check for leakage.
Always tighten fuel filler cap securely after fueling.
Always allow engine to cool before
refueling. Accidental spillage of gasoline
over hot engine could cause fire or explosion to occur with
consequent possible disfigurement or fatal injury. Wash and clean
hands after fueling.
! WARNING
SAFE STARTING
You should always inspect your unit before starting it. Make
sure the controls and safety devices are working properly.
Place the machine on firm ground or other solid surface in an
open area and stand with one foot on handle cross-brace base.
Maintain good balance and secure footing.
! NOTE
When you pull the starter grip, do not wrap
starter rope around your hand. Do not allow grip
to snap back, but guide starter rope slowly back to permit rope to
rewind properly.
Failure to follow this procedure may result in injury to hand or
fingers or may damage the starter mechanism.
The Atom Edger is a one-person machine.
To reduce risk of eye or other injury from
thrown objects, ensure that bystanders are at least 15 metres (50
feet) away during use. Replace immediately any worn or broken
debris deflector shield or blade cover. If approached, release
throttle trigger to immediately de-accelerate the engine to idle.
! WARNING
Prolonged use of any hand-held powered
machine exposing the operator
to vibrations may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud’s)
phenomenon or carpal tunnel syndrome. These conditions reduce
the hand’s ability to feel and regulate temperature, produce
numbness and burning sensations, and may cause nerve and
circulation damage and tissue necrosis. Extensive hours of
continuous use is not recommended.
! WARNING
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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CONTINUED
)
SAFE WORKING INSTRUCTIONS
AND IMPORTANT ADJUSTMENTS
Never operate your machine if it is damaged, improperly
adjusted or not completely and securely assembled. At correct
idle speed, the blade should not turn. Do not use the Atom
Edger with incorrect idle speed (refer Adjusting the Carburettor
instructions on page 6).
SAFE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR
AND STORING
Use only original Atom replacement parts for maintenance and
repair. Use of parts manufactured by others will void warranty
and/or may cause serious or fatal injury.
Always stop the engine, make sure
that the blade is stopped before
adjusting blade height, doing any maintenance or repair work,
or cleaning the unit or blade.
! WARNING
Follow the maintenance instructions in the appropriate section of
this manual. Any repairs should be carried out by an authorised
service dealer or person with suitable servicing experience.
A worn or damaged muffler is a fire
hazard and may cause loss of hearing.
Check to see that the muffler is in good condition. The lawn edger
must not be operated if the muffler is not functioning properly, is
damaged, or has been removed. In order to reduce the risk of
fire, do not modify or remove any part of the muffler and ensure
it is not worn or broken.
! WARNING
Remember that the risk of forest or grass fires is greater in hot
weather.
Never touch a hot muffler as burns
will result.
! WARNING
Store Atom Edger in a dry, high or blocked location and out of
reach of children.
Never store the machine with gasoline
inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark (e.g. gas or oil-fired heater
appliance, electric motor, etc.)
! WARNING
Before storing for a longer period, always empty the fuel tank.
Start and operate your unit outdoors
and in a ventilated area.
! WARNING
Keep the space behind and beside the engine clear at all times to
allow for the escape of hot and toxic exhaust fumes.
Operate your machine under good visability and daylight
conditions only. Work carefully.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
! WARNING
Do not touch hot engine during and
immediately after use as you may
burn yourself.
! WARNING
Check fuel filler cap for leaks at regular intervals. Use the
specified spark plug and make sure it and the ignition lead are
always in good condition.
ASSEMBLING DELUXE EDGER
1. Fit bolt #1 through captive plate #2 (Note: arrow to front), through handle tube
#3, main casing body, then handle tube #4 on other side. Screw on handle
knob #5 loosely.
2. Fit cross brace #6 to both handle tubes #3 & #4 using screws #7 and nuts #8.
3. Rest throttle cable and switch wire #9 on top of cross brace #6 and fit RH
throttle handle #10 onto end of handle tube #4. Use screw #7 & nut #8 to
secure handle. Repeat for left handle #11.
4. Clip throttle cable and switch wire #9 into slot on top
of cross brace (as shown in Fig. 7). Clip cable holder #13.
Tighten handle knob #5.
5. When assembled unit will look
like Fig. 8.
6. Adjust edger height with
handle adjuster #12.
Try hole 3 for first
edging attempt.
FIG 8
FIG 7
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4
7
12
5
10
9
6
7
8
8
11
7
7
3
2
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