Global Machinery Company EDG3 - Manual (Page 10)

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Operating
Edging
1. Set the cut depth at 25mm and set edge guide to the
down position.
2. The guard incorporates a
raised rib section which acts
as a blade cut indicator. This
rib will assist in guiding the
operator where the blade
will cut. During operation the
operator can sight down the
rib of the guard to where the
edge is to be cut.
3. Before starting the edger, line up the tool so the edge
guide rests against the edge of the paved surface,
both rear wheels should be on the paved surface when
edging.
HINT: When there is heavy overgrowth of grass over the
paved surface it may drag on the guard. An initial cut
may be required with the edger on the grass side. This
will require lifting up the edger guide and may require
reducing the depth of cut.
4. To avoid kickback of the edger,
tilt the handle down so the
blade is above the ground.
5. Turn the edger on and allow
the blade to spin without
moving the tool.
6. Slowly raise the handle to
lower the blade, finding the
edge of the paved surface and start edging. Then move
forward slowly along the edge of the paved surface,
keeping the edge guide pressed lightly against the
pavement edge.
For the first edging each season, it is best to move forward
slowly because grass is thickest then. Subsequent edging
will be completed more rapidly. If the tool slows down, back
it up slightly until the blade returns to normal speed.
During edging some sparks may be generated from hitting
stones: this is normal. Do not attempt to edge when the
grass or soil is wet or moist; both for electrical safety and to
prevent clogging of the blade chamber.
Landscaping / Trenching
Before landscaping or trenching, inspect and ensure there
are no exposed or buried cables or pipes or other objects
that may create a hazard or interfere with operating the
edger. Lift the edge guide lever (6) for all trenching. Set the
depth to only that required for the job, do not overload, if
tool slows, pull back slightly and wait until the blade returns
to normal speed.
Cleaning the guard chamber
WARNING:
Ensure the tool is switched off and is
disconnected from mains power before cleaning the guard
chamber.
After each use the blade chamber should be cleared of dirt
and grass build-up, to maintain cutting efficiency.
1. Pull the Guard Cleaner Lock
Knob (13) out and rotate it a
quarter of a turn to lock it in the
out position.
2. Use the Guard Cleaner Lever
(12) to pivot the guard cleaner
back and forth until the guard
chamber is clean.
3. When finished retract the guard and release the locking
knob so that the pin locates into the hole in the
guard cleaner, as shown.