TruYard GE22 Maintenance and service guide

SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
GE22
Garden Edger

Safety Instructions
(1) Read safety and operating instructions carefully.
(2) Always wear suitable footwear. Do not edge in bare feet.
(3) Always stop the engine and disconnect the sparkplugs when guards are not in place.
(4) Check that the items to be edged are free of all foreign debris. This includes and is not
limited to nails, wire rope etc.
(5) Do not allow children to come near the edger. Always ensure that the children are at a
safe distance and are well away from the machine.
(6) Do not put hands whatsoever inside the machine or near the belt or blade while the
machine is running.
(7) Read the engine manufactures operating instructions carefully. Do not alter governor
settings or over speed the engine.
(8) Take great care when refuelling the engine. Never have a lighted flame near refuelling
area. Always refuel outdoors. Always turn off engine when you are refuelling and do not
refuel if engine is hot. If spillage occurs mop up immediately and wait a suitable time so the
fumes disappear. When storing fuel make sure it is in a suitably designed container and it is
stored in a cool dry place.
(9) Use your edger only in daylight when visibility is good.
(10) When edging, slopes should be treated with caution. Never place edger on uneven
ground.
(11) When you leave the edger unattended always stop the engine.
(12) Do not use edger in confined spaces with no ventilation.
(13) It is advisable to wear suitable hearing protection.
(14) It is advisable to wear safety glasses whilst operating the edgers.
(15) Always operate with all guards in place.

Operating Instructions
Before starting read the Safety Instructions, Operating Instructions and the Engine
Operating instructions. Always ensure that the engine has oil as per engine instructions.
Engine Operation
Pre-Starting :Read the Engine Operating Instructions Carefully.
Always check that there is oil in the engine. Use correct oil and fill as per engine
manufacturer's instructions. Fuel engine with unleaded fuel only.
Height Adjuster
Blade: Danger Rotating Blade can
cause serious injury. Keep hands
and feet away.
Starter

Edger Operation
1/ Oil and fuel engine as per engine manufacturers. Make sure height adjuster is at the top
or highest so the blade does not make contact with the ground. Make sure the throttle
control is at its lowest rev setting.
The blade will turn as soon as the starter is pulled. Keep hands and feet at a safe distance at
all times.
2/. When the motor is running gently increase the throttle.
3/. Gently lower the blade to the desired depth setting or depth. Gently loosen the handle
and let the cutting head down to the desired level.
4/. Push the edger along the line of garden edge you wish to cut. Take care and do not hit
any foreign objects such as pavement or paving etc. Ensure you are cutting grass at all
times.
5/. When finished edging put the engine back to idle with the throttle control and turn the
engine off at the off switch. Read the engine manufacturers operating manual to familiarise
yourself with turning off the engine. The blade will still be turning when the engine is idling.
6/. Regularly check tightness of the bolts and nuts on the entire machine. If anything is
damaged replace immediately.

Maintenance
Warning: Always make sure the Edger is completely disabled by making
sure the engine has stopped and removing the spark plug lead before you
remove any guards or do any maintenance.
Adjusting the Drive Belt
Changing the Blade
WARNING: Make sure the spark plug lead has
been disconnected. Put a Stiltson on the pulley
in the inside of the blade guard. Undo the bolt
on the end of the drive shaft. It is best to use a
air gun to remove this. Be careful the blade
might rotate while loosening or tightening.
WARNING: Make sure the spark plug lead
has been disconnected. Undo the two bolts
on the blade flange. Pull the cutting head
out so the belt is tight. Redo the bolts up.
Do not over tighten drive belt

Warranty
Under the warranty your GE22 Edger is warranted for 2 year from the date of purchase
against mechanical defects, faulty workmanship or material. 90 days for commercial use.
This warranty covers only the replacement, repair or adjustment of any part which fails as a
result of a fault in manufacture or assembly. Defective parts will be repaired or replaced
without charge for labour or materials subject to the conditions detailed below.
Warranty Exclusions, Limitations and Rights.
(1) Any failure that results from accident, abuse or neglect is not covered by this warranty.
(2) Transport of the GE22 Edger to and from the manufacturer, their agents or dealers, to be
paid for by the owner.
(3) Proof of purchase date must be provided prior to the commencement of the warranty
work.
(4) Any failure of parts or material that is contributable to fair wear.
(5) Any indirect or consequential loss, damage, costs or expenses suffered by the consumer
that may result either directly or indirectly from the failure or malfunction of the
product.
(6) Any repairs carried out other than those by authorised Truyard agents or dealers cancel
this warranty.
(7) Engine warranty is separate and is in accordance with the Engine manufacturers express
warranty.
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