Havener Enterprises, Inc. • 368 S. Michigan Ave. Bradley, IL • 60915 815.935.8383 Parts & Owner’s Manual Walk-Behind Edger/Trimmer Congratulations on the purchase of your new Even Cut Edger Before any warranty service can be authorized you must register this product with the manufacturer. © Havener Enterprises, Inc.
Havener Enterprises, Inc. • 368 S. Michigan Ave. • Bradley, IL • 60915 815.935.8383 • www.havenerent.com Owner’s Manual For Walk-Behind Edger/Trimmer TABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 General Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Operation . . . . . . . . .
About This Manual Congratulations on the purchase of your new Edger/Trimmer. We are confident that this edger will provide you with years of excellent performance, durability, and trouble free service when operated and maintained as directed in this manual. This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the edger. It must be available to all of the operators and/or person(s) servicing the edger. Should the unit be resold, this manual must remain with the unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION Read This Manual Carefully And Thoroughly Before Operating The Edger! Training ! 1. CAUTION: Carefully and thoroughly read the owner’s manual. Allow adequate time to fully understand the controls and operation of the equipment. ! 2. CAUTION: Never allow anyone to operate the edger that has not read and fully understood the owner’s manual. Never allow children to operate the edger. ! 3. WARNING: Keep area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.
Operation of Equipment ! ! DANGER: GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE. DO NOT ADD FUEL WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR IS HOT. KEEP OPEN FLAMES, SPARKS, AND HEAT AWAY FROM THE FUEL AND STORE FUEL IN CONTAINERS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ADD FUEL OUTDOORS ONLY AND IF THE FUEL IS SPILLED, DO NOT START THE ENGINE. MANUALLY PUSH THE EDGER AWAY FROM THE SPILL AND IMMEDIATELY WIPE UP. DANGER: Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
Assembly NOTE: Reference to Left or Right side of the machine is from the operator’s position at the handle, facing forward. The edger, except the handle and throttle control is fully assembled, packed and shipped in one carton. Attaching The Handle 1. Align the top handle, lower support and handle brace holes. Ensure the name plate is facing the engine. Leave bolts loose until steps 2 and 3 are completed.
3. Move clutch-depth lever located on the top left side of handle, into rear notch of quadrant on handlebar. (Fig 5). Move cutter head angling lever located on the left side of frame, to the top notch of quadrant. Angling Lever Clutch Depth Lever Figure 5 Figure 6 4. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug. Check clutch operation by pulling recoil starter rope. If blade turns when the lever is in top notch, loosen handle bolts and pull back on handles towards operator.
Installing The Throttle Wire 1. Set the throttle control lever located on the right side of the handle in the “STOP” position.( Fig 2) Set the throttle lever located on the right side of engine in the “SLOW” speed position. Remove air filter cover. Insert throttle wire through the clamp then slide wire through wire holder. (Fig 1) Tighten screws and replace air filter. Make sure the throttle fully opens and closes properly.
Operating Your Edger/Trimmer Correct Engine Operation ! CAUTION : Always disengage edger/trimmer blade and shut engine off when leaving the edger/trimmer unattended, even for a moment. Don’t allow children or un authorized persons to operate this machine. Adjusting Cutterhead Angle Before starting the engine you must adjust the cutterhead angle. The cutterhead angling lever enables the operator to position the blade horizontally for trimming or edging in various positions.
Starting The Engine 1. Be sure the clutch lever is in the rearward DISENGAGED position before starting the engine. (Fig 1) 2. Manually set the choke to the “CLOSED” position on the engine (Fig 2) 3. Turn engine switch to “ON”. (Fig 3). 4. Grasp the recoil starting handle and pull quickly. Return the handle slowly. If the engine fails to start after three or four pulls, push the throttle down to the detent full throttle (Fast) position. 5 Once the engine starts, push the choke to the “OPEN” position.
Engaging the Drive Belt 1. Move clutch and depth lever forward to engage drive belt and blade. (Fig 4) 2. The notches in the base of lever allow adjusting for depth or cut or height for trimming. Blade engagement and depth lever Figure 4 Stopping the Edger 1. Disengage edger/trimmer clutch and depth lever. 2. Move the throttle control to “STOP” position. Make sure the blade is not rotating before leaving the operating position. (Fig 5). Turn engine switch to “OFF” position.
Wheel Positioning The wheel adjusting spacer should be centered between the wheels when edging with the blades in the vertical position. (Fig 1) The wheel spacer must be next to the belt guard position with both wheels together when edging with the cutterhead in an angle position, trimming (horizontal position) or curb riding. (Fig 2) ! DANGER: DO NOT CHANGE THE WHEEL POSITION WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. (figure 2) 1.
Correct Edger/Trimmer Usage Operation of the Trimmer/Edger ! DANGER: KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO CLEAR DISCHARGE AREAS OF EDGER/TRIMMER BLADE WITHOUT DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH LEVER AND STOPPING THE ENGINE. For best results when edging, adjust blade to 20° angle cut and adjust the cutting depth of the blade to within 1/2” to 1” deep. (With a new blade use the third notch on the adjustment bracket.) To avoid unnecessary stress on the engine and blade wear, don’t cut too deep.
Blade Maintenance ! CAUTION: Beware of the cutting edges on the blades. Always wear work gloves when handling blades. Changing Blades 1. Remove cutterhead pulley guard. 2. Place an 8 mm wrench on the inside of the cutterhead shaft and a wrench on the blade nut. Turn to loosen nut. Remove outer washer and old blade. 3. Insert new blade. Place outer washer the same direction as removed and tighten nut as snug as possible. 4. Reinstall cutterhead pulley guard. Lubrication 1.
Edger Illustrated Parts List Handle Assembly 15
Edger Illustrated Parts List Frame Assembly 16
Even Cut Edger Parts List Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Part No.
Even Cut Edger Safety Decals 800-042 800-039 800-041 800-038 800-037 Complete Decal Sheet 800-044 18
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Engine Does Not Start Engine Starts Hard Or Loses Power Engine Overheats Possible Cause Solution Fuel tank empty Fill fuel tank Choke control not in the choke position Close choke Carburetor improperly adjusted Engine flooded Remove spark plug, dry the plug Crank engine with plug removed and choke in OFF position.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Irregular Running Idles Poorly Hesitates at High Speeds 20 Possible Cause Solution Dirt or water in the fuel tank Drain and clean fuel tank Dirty air filter Replace Vent in gas cap and/or carburetor plugged Clear Carburetor idle speed too slow Check and adjust Spark plug gap too close Check and adjust Dirty air filter Replace Carburetor improperly adjusted Adjust Spark plug faulty or gap too wide Check and adjust and/or replace
Warranty Statement This edger/trimmer is warranted from one (1) year from the original date of purchase against defects in material or workmanship, when operated and maintained in accordance with the Owner’s Manual. Upon examination by the Manufacturer or an authorized servicing representative, any part(s) of the original equipment found to be defective will be replaced free of charge. The defective equipment must be returned with shipping or postage pre-paid. This warranty covers parts only.
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