OPERATOR’S MANUAL Edger Model 592 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ...................................................................3 Assembling The Edger .......................................................................................5 Know The Edger.................................................................................................6 Operating The Edger ..........................................................................................7 Making Adjustments .....................
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL — HEED ITS WARNING.
. Never operate with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury. 5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. 8. Never operate this machine without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles.
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR EDGER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After setting up the unit, service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator Manual packed with your edger. Wing Knobs Upper Handle NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the edger is observed from the operating position.
• Hairpin Clip Clutch Rod • Pivot Arm • Flat Washer • Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it as instructed earlier in this section. Refer to Figure 2. With the blade clutch/depth control lever in the disengaged position (the top notch in the depth adjustment bracket), carefully pull the recoil starter rope. The blade on the edger should not turn. If the blade turns, remove the ferrule from the blade clutch/depth control lever by first removing the hairpin clip and flat washer.
Blade Clutch / Depth Control Lever Throttle Control & Choke Control Blade Angle Adjustment Lever Curb Height Adjustment Lever Pull Rope / Recoil Starter Figure 6 SECTION 4: OPERATING THE EDGER WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT The operation of any edger can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields.
• Move the throttle control lever on the engine into the STOP or OFF position. To disengage the blade, proceed as follows: • IMPORTANT: Make certain that the engine’s spark plug wire is properly grounded as instructed in SECTION 2: Assembling The Edger before storing the edger for its next use. Refer to Figure 2. Move the blade clutch/depth control lever to the left and place it in the top notch in the depth adjustment bracket. See Figure 7.
Edger Blade Angle Adjustment Edging Placing the blade angle adjustment lever in the second notch from the right will put the spindle assembly at a 90° angle for vertical edging as illustrated in Figure 11. WARNING: Rotating cutting blade may throw objects causing personal injury. Keep area clear of bystanders and do not operate without guards in place. The cutting blade can be adjusted to eight positions.
Trimming To adjust the height of the curb wheel, proceed as follows: Placing the blade angle adjustment lever in the notch furthest to the left will put the spindle assembly at a proper angle for trimming with the edger as illustrated in Figure 13. • • IMPORTANT: When the spindle assembly is rotated counter-clockwise (putting the blade closer to a horizontal position), it IS necessary to change the position of the front, left wheel to prevent the edger blade from striking the wheel.
• Remove the blade spindle belt guard by removing the hex screws, two lock washers and two hex nuts which secure it to the blade spindle plate. See Figure 17. Blade Spindle Plate Shoulder Spacer Compression Spring Figure 15 Replacing the Edger Blade • Hex Screws Blade Spindle Belt Guard Figure 17 • Use two wrenches (one wrench to prevent the hex bolt head from spinning and the other to remove the hex lock nut) to remove the edger blade. See Figure 16.
Off-Season Storage • Observe the following when preparing the edger for long-term storage: • • • Clean and lubricate unit thoroughly as instructed on page 10 of this manual. Refer to the Service, Storage & Specifications section of the Briggs & Stratton Owner/Operator Manual packed with the edger for engine storage instructions. • Coat the edger blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting and corrosion. Store the edger in a dry, clean area.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
