Powerplus GARDENPRO POWXG30010 User manual

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1APPLICATION ...................................................................................3
2OVERVIEW COMPONENTS (FIG. A) ...............................................3
3PACKAGE CONTENT LIST ..............................................................3
4SYMBOLS..........................................................................................4
5GENERAL SAFETY RULES..............................................................4
5.1 Training......................................................................................................................4
5.2 Preparation................................................................................................................4
5.3 Operation...................................................................................................................5
5.4 Maintenance and storage .........................................................................................5
6SAFETY WARNINGS GASOLINE ....................................................6
7STARTING AND STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS.................................6
7.1 Starting instructions.................................................................................................6
7.2 Stopping instructions...............................................................................................7
8OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................7
8.1 Holding the unit.........................................................................................................7
8.2 Adjusting edger cutting depth..................................................................................7
8.3 Tips for best edging results .....................................................................................7
9OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION........................................................7
9.1 Using fuel additives ..................................................................................................9
10 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .............................9
10.1 Maintenance schedule..............................................................................................9
10.2 Blade replacement....................................................................................................9
10.3 Air filter maintenance..............................................................................................10
10.3.1 Cleaning the air filter.................................................................................................10
10.4 Replacing the spark plug........................................................................................10
11 CLEANING AND STORAGE...........................................................11
11.1 Cleaning...................................................................................................................11
11.2 Storage ....................................................................................................................11
11.3 Long term storage...................................................................................................11
12 TECHNICAL DATA..........................................................................11

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13 NOISE...............................................................................................12
14 WARRANTY.....................................................................................12
15 ENVIRONMENT...............................................................................13
16 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY................................................13

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LAWN EDGE CUTTER 25.4CC
POWXG30010
1 APPLICATION
The lawn edge cutter is ideal for traditional hard surface edging along driveways, sidewalks as
well as landscaping tasks around the lawn. By raising the edge guide, the edger can be used
in the garden for such tasks as shaping borders, around trees and flowerbeds. It is not
designed for commercial use.
WARNING! Read this manual and general safety instructions carefully
before using the appliance, for your own safety. Your power tool should
only be passed on together with these instructions.
2 OVERVIEW COMPONENTS (FIG. A)
1. On/off switch
2. Handle
3. Throttle
4. Edger blade
5. Blade shield
6. Spark plug
7. Air filter cover
8. Depth adjustment lever
9. Fuel cap
10. Choke lever
11. Primer bulb
3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST
Remove all packaging materials.
Remove remaining packaging and transit supports (if existing).
Check the completeness of the packing content.
Check the appliance, the power cord, the power plug and all accessories for transportation
damages.
Keep the packaging materials as far as possible till the end of the warranty period.
Dispose it into your local waste disposal system afterwards.
WARNING: Packing materials are no toys! Children must not play with
plastic bags! Danger of suffocation!
1x machine
1x manual
1x hexagon spanner
1x spark plug spanner
1x spanner 22/24
1x spanner 8/10
1x empty bottle
If parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.

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4 SYMBOLS
In this manual and/or on the machine the following symbols are used:
Keep hands, feet, hair and
clothing away from the
moving parts of the
machine.
Wear noise protection.
Direction of edger blade
rotation.
Wear eye protection.
Caution: Hot engine. Do
not touch a hot silencer or
cylinder. You may get
burned. These parts get
extremely hot from
operation. When turned off
they remain hot for a short
time.
Warning! Flying objects.
Beware of thrown objects hit by
cutting attachment.
Keep bystanders away.
Denotes risk of personal
injury or damage to the
tool.
Read the manual before use.
5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using petrol tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should
always be followed to reduce the risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to the unit.
Read all these instruction before operating this product and retain these instructions for future
reference.
5.1 Training
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment;
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawn edge
cutter. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator;
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
5.2 Preparation
While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals;
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects
which can be thrown by the machine;
WARNING! Petrol is highly flammable.
store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose;
refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling;
add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol
while the engine is running or when the engine is hot;

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if petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have
dissipated;
replace all fuel tank and container caps securely;
Replace faulty silencers;
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter
assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to
preserve balance;
5.3 Operation
This tool should only be used for lawn edging. Do not use it for any other purpose (e.g.
edging on hard ground).
Do not operate the lawn edger barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
Wear safety goggles or glasses and ear protectors when using this lawn edger. Use a
facemask if the work is dusty. Wear ear protection.
Use this tool only in daylight or good artificial light.
When edging on slopes:
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Don't operate lawn edger if the slope is excessively steep.
Always walk, never run.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn edger towards you.
Make sure the blade has stopped before crossing surfaces other than grass and when
transporting the edger to and from the area to be edged.
Never operate the edger with defective, missing or incorrectly fitted guards.
Switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the
blade(s).
Do not tilt when switching on the motor, unless the edger has to be tilted for starting. Do
not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and tilt only the part which is away from the
operator.
Do not start the lawn edger when a bystander is standing in front of the blade(s).
Do not put your hands or feet near or under the rotating parts
Switch off the lawn edger, make sure the blade has stopped in the following instances:
Before cleaning blockages;
Before checking, cleaning or working on the blade(s);
After striking a foreign object: inspect the blade(s) for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the edger.
If edger starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately)
Whenever you leave the lawn edger.
Protect your tool. This edger is NOT WEATHERPROOF and should not be exposed to
direct sunlight, high ambient temperature and damp, wet or high humidity conditions.
WARNING! Cutting elements continue to rotate after the motor is switched
off.
5.4 Maintenance and storage
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition;
never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach
an open flame or spark;
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure;