HONDA HHE31C - Manual (Page 14)

BEFORE OPERATION
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IS YOUR STICK EDGER READY TO GO?
For your safety, and to maximize the service life
of your equipment, it is very important to take a
few moments before you operate the stick
edger to check its condition. Be sure to take
care of any problem you find, or have your
servicing dealer correct it, before you operate
the stick edger.
Safety Inspection
• Look around the engine for signs of oil or
gasoline leaks. Wipe up any spills before
starting the engine.
• Replace any damaged parts.
• Check that all fasteners are in place and
secure. Tighten as necessary.
Maintenance Inspection
• Check the oil level (see page 20). Running
the engine with a low oil level can cause
engine damage.
• Check the air filter (see page 21). A dirty air
filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor,
reducing engine and stick edger
performance.
• Check throttle cable free play (see page 24).
The cable must be correctly adjusted and
operate smoothly for good throttle control.
• Check the fuel level (see page 25). Starting
with a full tank will help to eliminate or
reduce operating interruptions for refueling.
Blade Inspection
• Look for signs of damage to the blade,
wheel and debris shield (see page 27).
Replace any parts that are worn out, bent,
cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way.
• Make sure the overall length of the cutting
blade is at least 5 1/2" (140 mm) (see page
27).
• Make sure the blade is properly installed
and securely fastened (see page 27).
• Check that the debris shield is securely
installed and in good condition.
• Check that the ground clearance of the
holder/protector is at least 1/2" (12 mm)
above the ground surface when the stick
edger is in the normal operating position
(see page 13).

WARNING
Improperly maintaining this stick edger, or
failing to correct a problem before operation,
could cause a malfunction in which you could
be seriously injured.
Always perform a preoperation inspection
before each operation, and correct any
problem.