Shindaiwa LE254 - Manual (Page 11)

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Before edging, make sure the area is soft enough so the blade does not
bog down. If necessary, water the area before edging.
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Remove debris and other obstacles that could be thrown by the rotating
blade.
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Plan your work so the edger blade is always on your right-hand side.
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Begin each pass by positioning the unit over the work, and with the engine
running at about half-throttle. Slowly lower the blade to the ground while
applying full throttle.
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Do not move the edger into the work so fast that the engine or blade bogs
down.
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Regular and frequent use of the
edger will make a neater lawn,
and a frequently trimmed edge
will be easier to maintain.
Using a hand-held edger
CAUTION!
Low-speed edging can lead to
premature clutch failure.
WARNING!
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Wear eye protection, long pants, and boots when operating this
machine!
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Whenever you strike a hard object with the blade, always stop the edger
and carefully inspect the blade for damage. NEVER OPERATE THE
EDGER WITH A DAMAGED BLADE!
The edger’s depth of cut is controlled
by a combination of operator height,
blade wear, and the positioning of the
edger’s guide wheel.
To adjust blade height:
1. Loosen the guide wheel adjusting
knob.
2. Raise or lower the guide wheel to
the desired setting.
3. Tighten the guide wheel adjusting
knob firmly.
NOTE:
Guide wheel adjustment is also
required to compensate for blade wear.
WARNING!
Use only Shindaiwa
replacement edger blades.
WARNING!
Never adjust the guide
wheel while the engine is running.
Adjusting blade cutting depth
Guide Wheel
Adjusting knob
Guide Wheel
The numbers are for
reference only; they
do NOT refer to depth
in inches
Operation (continued)