USER MANUAL 4 Stroke Petrol Edger SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE Your edger has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for your purchase. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Model No.
WARRANTY INFORMATION PETROL EDGER WARRANTY The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all other conditions and warranties in respect of this product which the consumer may have taken under the Trade Practices Act 1974 or by any legislation of a State or Territory of Australia. This product is warranted by Husqvarna Australia (ABN 45 115 475 619) (the “Company”) to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of original purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS n General Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 n Specific Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 n Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 n Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL SAFETY RULES This manual is written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most service books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some mechanical ability. Read and follow these instructions before you use the unit. WARNING Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means: “ Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES or safety glasses with side shields when operating edger to protect your eyes from foreign objects, which can be thrown from the unit. • Wear appropriate clothing such as a long sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear long trousers or slacks. Do NOT wear shorts. Do NOT wear loose clothing, which could get caught in this equipment. • Always wear work gloves and sturdy footwear such as leather work shoes or short boots.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FUEL SAFETY • Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. • Use an approved container. • Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel to expand. • Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. • Never remove petrol cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. • Do not smoke while refueling.
SYMBOLS CONTROL AND OPERATING SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol. ENGINE STOP OIL FUEL ENGINE STOP RUN CHOKE OIL FILL SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS Indicates danger, warning, or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury.
SYMBOLS SAFETY WARNING SYMBOLS SYMBOL DEFINITION Indicates WARNING, DANGER, or CAUTION. Read operator’s manual before operating this machine. Failure to follow directions could result in serious injury. Thrown objects. Do not use if children or bystanders are present. Remove all objects which could be thrown by machine. Read operator’s manual before operating this machine. Rotating parts can cause serious injury. Keep away from rotating parts.
FEATURES Engine Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87cc Petrol Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.6 L Petrol Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API SG-SL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAE 30 Oil Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [400 ml] Spark Plug Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E7RTC Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . 0.027-0.031 in. [0.7-0.8 mm] Edger Blade Size . . . . . . .
ASSEMBLY Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions. All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or materials until the unit is assembled.
ASSEMBLY HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE 1. Mount the lower handle to the inside of the edger frame with the (4) M8X16 bolts, and (4) M8 Nuts (See Figure 3). As you tighten the fasteners, pull back on the handle. The torque for all nuts and bolts in the handle should be 7.4-11.8 foot-pounds [10-16 Nm]. 2. Assemble panel with nuts and bolts provided. Insure that the nuts are to the inside. Assemble the top folding handle with the 2 handle lock levers and bolts provide.
OPERATION ENGINE PREPARATION ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR Petrol WHEN SHIPPED Before you use the unit, read the information on safety, operation, maintenance, and storage. This edger was shipped with a 400 ml contain er of SAE30 motor oil. This oil is to be added to the engine before operating. Follow the below procedure to fill the crankcase with oil.
OPERATION WARNING Debris thrown from the edger can result in foreign objects being thrown into eyes, which can cause severe eye damage. Always wear ANSI/SAA compliant safety glasses or eye shields when operating the edger. If you wear eyeglasses, use a Wide Vision Safety Mask over your eyeglasses. Throttle Control Increasing Speed Decreasing Speed HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL 1. During normal use, run the engine at full speed. 2.
OPERATION HOW TO START THE ENGINE DO NOT allow the starter rope to snap back. Let the starter rope slowly rewind. If the engine does not start in 5 or 6 tries, see the instruction in the “Troubleshooting Chart”. NOTE:THE START LEVER HAS TO BE ALWAYS HELD AGAINST THE HANDLE FOR THE ENGINE TO RUN. 10. After the engine starts, wait 2-5 seconds and slide the choke back to the RUN position. 11.
OPERATION HOW TO USE THE ANGLE CUT LEVER FOR A BEVELED EDGE The index lever has positions that will provide a beveled edge (15, 0, -15 degrees). A bevel edge cut along a sidewalk or driveway makes a trench and will reduce the need to edge as often. 1. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 2. Loosen the front wheel knob (See Figure 12). Slide the front wheel all the way to the right side. This will prevent the blade from hitting the wheel. 3.
OPERATION HOW TO USE THE CURB-HOPPING FEATURE Because the front wheel and the right rear wheel are adjustable, the edger can be used on uneven surfaces, such as a curb shown in Figure 14. Set the wheel position as follows: 1. Stop the engine. 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 3. Loosen the front wheel knob. 4. Slide the front wheel to the best position to clear the curb and balance the unit. 5. Securely tighten the front wheel knob. 6.
MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TABLE Service Records Fill in dates as you complete regular service After First 2 Hours Before Each Use Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours Before Each Season Lubriate All Pivot Points Lubricates Wheel Axles Before Storage Check Engine Oil Check Spark Plug Check Drive Belt Check Fasteners for Tightness Check Blade for Wear or Damage GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this edger does not cover items that have been subjected to
MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Use the following maintenance section to keep your unit in good operating condition. Before you start the engine, read this book. LUBRICATION 1. After each 10 hours, apply a small amount of engine oil to all pivot points 2. After each 25 hours, apply a small amount of engine oil to the wheels. HOW TO CHANGE THE OIL 1. Shut off engine and wait for it to cool. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug. 3. Remove the drain plug and washer. (See Figure 15) 4.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE BLADE The blade is subject to wear and damage, such as nicks and dents. This will not generally affect its function. To replace the blade, follow the steps below. (Figure 18A & 18B) 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 2. Remove blade cover by undoing the 3 wingnuts (Fig 18A). 3. Remove blade locknut that holds the blade to the drive shaft. (Fig 18B) The blade is designed to not require sharpening. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine difficult to start Possible Cause Solution Stale fuel Drain fuel tank. Fill with fresh fuel. Clogged fuel filter Replace fuel filter. Dirt in fuel tank or out of fuel Clean fuel tank. Fouled spark plug Clean and set spark plug gap. Dirty air filter Clean or replace air filter. Choke is in the CHOKE position Slide choke to RUN position. Clogged air filter Clean or replace air filter. Choke is in the CHOKE position Slide choke to RUN position.
