Craftsman 247.762460 Operator's Manual
Operator's Manual
CRRFr MRN
EDGER/TRENCHER
Model No. 247.762460
CAUTION" Before using this
product, read this manual and
follow all safety rules and operating
instructions.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
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(January21,2013)
WarrantyStatement.............................. Page2
SafetyInstructions............................ Pages3-5
Assembly..................................... Pages6-8
Operation................................... Pages9-11
ServiceandMaintenance.................... Pages12-16
CraftsmanTwoYearFullWarranty
FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Defectiveproductwillreceivefree
repairorfreereplacementifrepairisunavailable.
Forwarrantycoveragedetailstoobtainrepairorreplacement,visitthewebsite:www.craftsman.com.
ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship.WarrantycoveragedoesNOTinclude:
• Expendableitemswhichcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,suchasbelts,filters,sparkplugsoredgingblades.
• Productdamageresultingfromuserattemptsat productmodificationorrepairorcausedbyproductaccessories.
Off-Season Storage .............................. Page 17
Troubleshooting ................................ Page 18
Parts List .................................... Page 20-28
Espa_ol ......................................... Page 31
Service Numbers ............................ Back Cover
• Repairsnecessarybecauseofaccidentorfailuretooperateormaintaintheproductaccordingto allsuppliedinstructions.
• Preventativemaintenanceorrepairsnecessaryduetoimproperfuelmixture,contaminatedorstalefuel.
Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorifrentedto anotherperson.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.
SearsBrandsManagementCorporation,NoffmanEstates,IL60179
Engine Oil: SAE 30
Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline
Engine: Briggs & Stratton
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Record the model number, serial number,
and date of purchase above.
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Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich, ifnot
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orproperty of
yourselfandothers.Readandfollow all instructions inthis manual
beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these
instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethis symbol,HEED
ITSWARNING!
Thismachinewasbuilt tobeoperatedaccordingtothesafeoperation
practicesinthismanual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthe part ofthe operatorcanresultinseriousinjury.
Thismachineiscapableof amputatingfingers, hands,toesandfeet and
throwingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowing safety instructionscould
resultinseriousinjuryor death.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someofits constituents,andcertainvehiclecomponents
containor emit chemicalsknowntoStateof Californiato causecancerand
birth defectsorother reproductiveharm.
GENERAL OPERATION
Readthisoperator'smanualcarefullyinitsentiretybeforeattemptingto
assemblethis machine.Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionson the
machineandinthemanual(s)beforeoperation.Keepthismanualinasafe
placeforfutureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacementparts.
Becompletelyfamiliarwiththecontrolsandtheproperuseofthismachine
beforeoperatingit.
Thismachineisaprecisionpieceof powerequipment,nota plaything.
Therefore,exerciseextremecautionatalltimes.Yourmachinehasbeen
designedto performonejob:toedgelawn.Donotuseitforanyother
purpose.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof agetooperatethismachine.Children
14andovershouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperation
practicesinthismanualandonthemachineandbetrainedandsupervised
byanadult.
Onlyresponsibleindividualswhoarefamiliarwiththeserulesofsafe
operationshouldbeallowedtousethis machine.
Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury,stayinoperatorzone
behindhandlesandkeepchildren,bystanders,helpersandpetsatleast75
feetfromlawnedgerwhileit isinoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
area.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.Removeall
stones,sticks,wire,bones,toysandotherforeignobjectswhichcouldbe
trippedoverorpickedupandthrownbytheblade.Thrownobjectscancause
seriouspersonalinjury.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduringoperationandwhile
performinganadjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytotheeyes.
Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksandshirts.
Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthearmsandlegsandsteel-toedshoesare
recommended.Neveroperatethis machineinbarefeet,sandals,slipperyor
lightweight(e.g.canvas)shoes.
Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseofthis powermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollow thewarningsand instructionsin
thismanualandonthe machine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengineisrunning,except
wherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.
Donotput handsorfeetnearrotatingparts.Contactwith therotatingblade
canamputatehandsandfeet.
Thebladecontrolhandleisasafetydevice.Neverbypassitsoperation.Doing
so,makesthemachineunsafeandmaycausepersonalinjury.
Neveroperatewithoutbladeguard,debrisshieldandbladecontrolhandlein
placeandworking.
Neveroperatewith damagedsafetydevices.Failuretodoso,canresultin
personalinjury.
Neverrunanengineindoorsorinapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
Donotoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcoholordrugs.
Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Donottouch.
Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Alwaysbesureof
yourfootingandkeepafirm holdonthehandles.Walk,neverrun.
Donotoperatethismachineif ithasbeendroppedordamaged.Return
machinetoyournearestauthorizedservicingdealerforexaminationand
repair.
Donotoperatethismachinewith adamagedorexcessivelyworncutting
blade.
Neverattempttoclearmaterialfromthebladeguardwhiletheengineis
running.Shuttheengineoff,disconnectthesparkplugwireandground
againsttheengineto preventunintendedstarting.
Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoedgeattoofastof arate.
Stayalertfor unevensidewalks,terrainetc.Alwayspushslowlyoverrough
surfaces.Donotusethismachineongravelsurfaces.
Donotoperatemachineinrainorwetsoilconditions.
Alwaysoperatemachinefrombehindthehandlesandpositionyourself
wherethedirectlineofsightto cuttingbladeisblockedbyguards.
Alwaysstopenginewhenedgingortrimmingisdelayedorwhen
transportingmachinefromonelocationtoanother.
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Stoptheengine,disconnect
sparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheenginetopreventunintended
starting.
Onlyusepartsandaccessoriesmadeforthismachinebythemanufacturer.
Failuretodoso,canresultinpersonalinjury.
Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,usecareandgood
judgment.
CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothepresenceofchildren.
Childrenareoftenattractedto powerequipmentsuchaslawnedgers.Theydonot
understandthedangers.Neverassumethatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsaw
them.
Keepchildrenoutoftheedgingareaandunderwatchfulcareofa
responsibleadultotherthantheoperator.
Bealertandturnlawnedgeroffif achildentersthearea.
Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddownfor small
children.
Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,doorways,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthatmayobscureyourvisionofachildwhomayrunintothe
lawnedger.
Keepchildrenawayfromhotorrunningengines.Theycansufferburnsfrom
ahotmuffler.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof agetooperatethismachine.Children
14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe instructionsandsafeoperation
practicesinthismanualandonthemachineandbetrainedandsupervised
byanadult.
SERVICE
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextremecareinhandling
gasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable andthevaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjury canoccurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyour
clotheswhichcanignite. Washyourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.
Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
Neverfill containersinsideavehicleoronatruckortrailerbedwith aplastic
liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
filling.
Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit on
theground.If thisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentonatrailer
with aportablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltankorcontaineropening
atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
Neverfuelmachineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswillaccumulatein
thearea.
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhileengineishotorrunning.Allow
enginetocoolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
Neverover-fillfueltank.Toallowforexpansionofthefuel,donotfill above
thebottomof thefueltankneck.
Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Movemachineto
anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingengine.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainernearanopenflame,sparkorpilot
lightasonawaterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothesdryerorothergas
appliances.
Toreducefire hazard,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris
build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveanyfuel-soakeddebris.
Allowmachinetocoolatleast5minutesbeforestoring.
General Service:
Neverrunanengineindoorsorinapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertainthebladeandall
movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandground
againsttheenginetopreventunintendedstarting.
Checkthebladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefordamage(e.g.,bent,cracked,
worn)Replacebladewiththeoriginalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)
bladeonly,listedinthismanual."Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceand
compromisesafety!"
Lawnedgerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeorweargloves,
anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstight to besuretheequipmentisinsafe
workingcondition.
Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,disconnectthesparkplug
wireandgroundagainsttheengine.Thoroughlyinspectthelawnedgerfor
anydamage.Repairthedamagebeforestartingandoperatingthelawn
edger.
Neverattempttomakeawheeladjustmentwhiletheengineis running.
Manycomponentsonyournewedgercanwearwithcontinueduse.For
safetyprotection,frequentlycheckalledgercomponentsandreplace
immediatelywith originalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)parts
only,listedinthismanual."Useof partswhichdonotmeettheoriginal
equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceand
compromisesafety!"
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeedtheengine.The
governorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedof theengine.
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforusedgas,oil,etc..Improper
disposaloffluidsandmaterialscanharmtheenvironment.
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Accordingto theConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)andtheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproducthasanAverageUseful
Lifeofseven(7)years,or70hoursofoperation.AttheendoftheAverage
UsefulLifehavethemachineinspectedannuallybyanauthorizedservice
dealerto ensurethatall mechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperly
andnotwornexcessively.Failuretodo socanresultinaccidents,injuriesor
death.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modify engineinanyway.Tampering
with thegovernorsetting canleadto arunawayengineandcauseit to
operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwith factorysetting ofengine
governor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS
Engineswhich are certifiedto complywith Californiaandfederal EPA
emissionregulationsfor SORE(Sinai[Off RoadEquipment)arecertified
tooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethefollowing
emissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(0C),
SecondaryAirinjection(SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)ifsoequipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Thismachineisequippedwith aninternalcombustionengineandshould
not beusedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor
grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwith a
sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
Ifasparkarrestor isused,itshouldbemaintained ineffective workingorder
bytheoperator.In theStateofCaliforniathe aboveisrequiredby law(Section
4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilar
laws.Federallawsapply onfederallands.
Asparkarrestorfor the muffler isavailablethrough your nearestSearsParts
andRepairServiceCenter.Call1-800-469-4663for ServiceCenterlocations.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthat mayappearon this product. Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsonthe machinebeforeattempt-
ingto assembleandoperate..
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate
WARNING-- ROTATINGBLADES
Keephands and feet awayfrom rotating blade.
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WARNING: Your Responsibility--Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow
the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
BYSTANDERS
Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
WARNING-- HOT SURFACES
Do not touch muffler or adjacent areas.
EYEPROTECTION
Always wear safety glassesor safety goggles when operating this machine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
IMPORTANT:Thisunitisshippedwithout gasolineoroil intheengine.Becertainto
serviceenginewithgasolineandoilasinstructedintheOperationsectionbefore
startingorrunningyourmachine.
NOTE:Referencetorightandlefthandsideoftheedgerisobservedfromthe
operatingposition.
BladeControl
Upper
Handle \
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Assembly
Handle
Removeanddiscardanypackagingcardboardthatmaybepresentbetweenthe
upperhandleandthelowerhandle.
1. Pivottheupperhandleupwarduntil itsnapsintoplace.SeeFigure1.
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Z-Fitting
Figure2
SecuringControlCable
Thecablemust beroutedproperlyto avoidcontactwith allsharpedges
andhot surfaces.Suchcontactsdamagethe cableand renderthe controls
inoperative.
1. Pressthestudinsidethesnapfitting intotheholefoundontheleftsideof
theupperhandle,asshownin Figure3.
2. Pushthesnapfitting downonthehandletosecureit intoplace.
Figure1
2. Tightenthehandknobs,whicharelocatedonboththeleftandrightsidesof
thehandle.
ControlCableZ-Fitting
Unwrapthecontrolcablefromaroundtheengineandrouteitupthe leftsideofthe
handle.
1. Tomakeit easiertoattachtheZ-fitting,temporarilyremovetheleft sideof
thebladecontrolasshowninFigure2.
2. HooktheZendofthe brakecableintothecontrolfromtheinsidetooutside.
SeeFigure2.
3. Reattachtheleftsideofthebladecontrol.
Upper
Handle
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Figure3
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SecuringBladeDepthControlCable
Unwrapthebladedepthcontrolcableandrouteit uptherightsideofthehandle.
1. Pullthedepthcontrolleveroutofthefirstpositionofthedepthcontrol
bracket.
2. Pushleverallthewayforward.
3. Releaseleverintolastpositionofbracket.
4. HooktheZendofthedepthcontrolcableintotheholeonthedepthcontrol
leverasshownin Figure4.
Starter Rope
1. Locatetheropeguideandwingknobfoundinthemanualbag.Usingthe
wingknob,securebutdonottightentheropeguideto therightsideofthe
upperhandleasshownin Figure5.
2. Standbehindtheedgerandholdthebladecontrolagainsttheupperhandle.
3. Gentlypullthestarterropeoutoftheengine.
TheedgerbladeWiLLrotatewhen thestarter ropeispulled.
flOTE:Thestarterropewill notpulloutof theengineunlessthe blade
control(refertoFigure5)isdepressedagainsttheupperhandle.
4. Slipthestarterropethroughthetopoftheropeguide.Tightenthewing
knobwhichsecurestheropeguidetothe upperhandle.
Figure4
Adjustments
BevelAdjustment
1. Theangleof theedgerbladecanbeadjustedbyplacingthebevel
adjustmentleverinoneofthreepositionsforedging.SeeFigure6.
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Figure6
Figure5
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Depth Control Lever
Recoil Starter
Curb Height
Adjustment Lever
Befamiliarwithallthecontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowto
stopthemachineanddisengageitquickly.
BladeControl
Locatedontheupperhandle,thebladecontrolmustbedepressedagainstthe
upperhandleinordertooperatetheedger.Releasingthebladecontrolstopsthe
engineandtheedgerblade.
Primer
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Figure7
BladeDepthControl Lever
Thebladedepthcontrolleverislocatedontherightsideoftheupperhandle.It is
usedtocontrolthedepthofthecut.Thefurtherforwardthebladedepthcontrol
leverismoved,thedeeperintothesoiltheedgerbladewillcut.
BevelAdjustmentLever
Thebeveladjustmentleverislocatedonthefront,left portionoftheedger,behind
theedgerblade.It isusedto varytheangleoftheedgerbladebetweenoneofthree
positionsforedging/trenchingor bevelededging.
Thisbladecontrolisasafety device.Neverattempt to bypassitsoperation.
CurbHeightAdjustmentLever
Thecurbheightadjustmentleverisfoundonthe rearportionoftheedger.When
placedinanapplicablenotch,it aidsinstabilizingtheedgerwhileedginggrass
alongacurb.
CraftsmanEdgersconformtothesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
RecoilStarter
Therecoilstarterisusedtostart theengine.
Primer
Theprimerisusedtopumpgasintothecarburetorandaidinstartingtheengine.
Useitto startacoldengine,butdonotuseitto restartawarmengineafterashort
shutdown.
MeetsANSISafety Standards
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GASANDOILFILUUP f
IMPORTAN#Thisunitisshippedwithoutgasolineoroilintheengine.Becertainto
serviceenginewith gasolineandoil asinstructedinthis sectionbeforestartingor
runningyourmachine.
OU(one15ouncebottleshippedwithunit)
FirstTimeUse
1. Removeoilfill dipstick(G).SeeFigure8.
2. Withthemoweronlevelground,emptyentirecontentsofoilbottle
providedintotheengineoil fill (H).
3. Replaceoilfill dipstickandtighten.
SubsequentUses
Use4-strokemotoroilthatmeetsorexceedstherequirementsforAPIservice
categorySF,SG,SH,SJorhigher.AlwayschecktheAPIservicelabelontheoil
containertobesureitincludesthelettersSF,SG,SH,SJorhigher.
Outdoortemperaturesdeterminetheproperoil viscosityfortheengine.Usethe
chartto selectthebestviscosityfortheoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected.
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30
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Fuelmustmeettheserequirements:
Refuelinawell-ventilatedareawith theenginestopped.Iftheenginehasbeen
running,allowit tocoolfirst.Neverrefueltheengineinsideabuildingwhere
gasolinefumesmayreachflamesorsparks.
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Figure8
Clean,fresh,unleadedgasoline.
Aminimumof87octane/87AKI(91RON).
Gasolinewith upto 10%ethanol(gasohol)isacceptable.
* Below40°F(4°C)theuseofSAE30will resultinhardstarting.
** Above80°F(27°C)theuseof 10W-30maycauseincreasedoilconsumption.
Checkoillevelmorefrequently.
1. Checktheoil with theenginestoppedandlevel.
2. Removetheoilfill dipstickandwipeit clean.
3. Insertandtightentheoilfill dipstick.Removeit to checktheoillevel.See
Figure8.
4. Iftheoil levelisnearorbelowthelowerlimit markonthedipstick,remove
theoilfill dipstick,andfill withtherecommendedoiltotheupperlimit
mark(J).Donotoverfill.
.5. Reinstalltheoilfill dipstick.
Gasoline
Donotuseunapprovedgasolines,suchasE85.Donot mix oil ingasoline
or modifyengineto runonalternatefuels.Thiswill damagethe engine
componentsandvoidtheenginewarranty.
Gasolineishighlyflammable andexplosive,andyoucanbeburned or
seriouslyinjuredwhenrefueling. Stopengineandkeepheat,sparks,and
flameaway.Refuelonlyoutdoors.Wipeupspillsimmediately.
Ifyourequipmentwill beusedonaninfrequentorintermittentbasis,please
refertotheOffSeasonStoragesectionfor additionalinformationregardingfuel
deterioration.
NOTE:Fuelcandamagepaintandsometypesofplastic.Becarefulnottospillfuel
whenfillingyourfueltank.
Neverusestaleorcontaminatedgasolineoranoil/gasolinemixture.Avoidgetting
dirt orwaterinthefueltank.
1. Removethefueltankcap.
2. Fillthefueltankwithfuel.Toallowforexpansionofthefuel,donotfill
abovethe bottomofthefueltankneck.Donotoverfill.Wipeupspilledfuel
beforestartingtheengine.
3. Installthefueltankcapandtightenituntilitclicks.
4. Movelawnmoweratleast10feetawayfromthefuelcontainer/sourceand
sitebeforestartingtheengine.
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Besurenooneother than the operatorisstandingnearthe lawnmower
while starting engineoroperating mower.Neverrunengine indoorsor
inenclosed,poorlyventilatedareas.Engineexhaustcontainscarbon
monoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.Keephands,feet, hairandloose
dotNng awayfromanymoving partsonengineandlawnmower.
ToStart Engine
1. Movethebladedepthcontrolleverbackto theSTARTpositioninthe
adjacent(top)notch.
2. Pushtheprimerthreetimes.SeeFigure9.Donotprimetorestartawarm
engine.
NOTE:Ifyoupushtheprimertoomanytimes,excessivefuelwillfloodthe
carburetorandtheenginewill bedifficulttostart.
3. Standingbehindtheedger,depressthebladecontrolandholdit againstthe
upperhandlewithyourleft hand.
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Thisbladecontrolmechanismisasafetydevice.Neverattempt to bypass
itsoperation.
4. Withyourfight hand,grasprecoilstarterhandleandpullropeslowlyuntil
resistanceisfelt,thenpullwith arapid,continuous,full armstroke.See
Figure9.Keepingafirm griponthestartercordhandle,lettheroperewind
slowly.Repeatuntilenginecranks.Lettheroperewindeachtimeslowly.
Keepafirm grip onthe cordhandleandmaintain sufficient backward
tensiononthe cordatall timesto preventrapidstartercordretraction
(kickback).Rapidretraction canpullarmand handtowardthe engine
fasterthanyoucanlet go,and resultin brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor
sprains.
ToStop Engine
1. Releasebladecontrolto stoptheengineandblade.
Edging
Rotatingcutting blademaythrow objectscausingpersonalinjury.Keep
areaclearof bystandersanddonotoperatewithout guardsinplace.
Donotlowerbladeif bladeisoverconcrete,asphalt,rocksorthe like. Blade
canstrikesupportingsurface,resultinginpersonalinjuryor property
damage.
Tobeginedging,proceedasfollows:
1. Moveedgertoanareatobeedged,makingsurethattheleft rearwheelison
ahardsurfaceandthebladeisovertheareatobecut.SeeFigure10.
Figure9
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2. Withthebladecontrolsqueezedagainstthe handleintheoperating
position,makeapassalongareato beedgedbeforeproceedingtothenext
notch.Thefurtherforwardthatthebladedepthcontrolleverismoved,the
deeperorlowerthebladewill cutintotheground.Severalpassesmaybe
necessaryto obtainthedesireddepthofcut.Donotlowerblademorethan
onedepthnotchata timewithoutmakingapass.
3. Forbestresults,proceedslowlyalongthe pathbeingedged.Slowlymove
edgerbackandforththroughcuttingarea,againmakingsuretokeepthe
leftrearwheelonthehardsurfaceandthebladeinthecuttingpath,closeto
butnottouchingthe edgeof thehardsurface.
4. Onceyouhavefinishededgingselectedarea,raisethebladedepthcontrol
leverbackintotheSTARTposition,movetothenextareatobeedged,and
proceedagainfromstep1.
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