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1400W
ELECTRIC
LAWN EDGER
EDG3
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1
C o de: EDG3
Black Magenta
Cyan Yellow
D a t e: 061010 E dition: 12 Op: PW
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Contents Warranty 2 Warranty Powertools Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete Introduction 3 satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass Specifications 3 manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our required level of performance and you may need the Safety instructions 4 assistance of our service department. Additional safety rules for edgers 5 This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home Accessories 6 domestic use from the date of the origi
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Introduction Description of symbols Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. your expectations. It has been manufactured under These represent important information about the stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior product or instructions on its use. performance criteria. Wear hearing protection. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, Wear eye protection. and, with proper care, it will give you many years
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e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an General safety rules extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord WARNING. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of 3. Personal safety the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use (corded) power
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4. Power tool use and care Additional safety rules for edgers. a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool • Remove loose bracelets or similar jewellery from your for your application. The correct power tool will do the job wrist whenever operating edgers or similar equipment. better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. • Before switching on always ensure that the blade and b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn guard function correctly and tha
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• Check damaged parts before further use of the appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform it’s intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect it’s operation. • Ensure guards are kept in place. • Always keep blade area clean. • When using the edger, stones, pieces of metal and other objects can be thrown out at hi
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2 Know your product 1 You have purchased a powerful 1400-watt Landscape 3 Edger, which 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. 1. Handle 4 2. Power switch 3. Safety levers 4. Upper shaft 5. Shaft locking collar 6. Edge guide lever 5 7. Wheel 8. Lower shaft 9. Motor housing 8 10. Height ad
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Shaft Adjustment Setting Up The shaft can be adjusted to suit the operator. Assembling the Shaft Loosen the locking collar (5) and slide the upper (4) and The shaft must be assembled on removal from the carton. lower (8) shafts apart until the desired length is achieved. Remove the bag containing the two small screws from Re-tighten the collar. the shaft. Note: Before assembling the upper and lower shafts, you will need to remove and discard the protector packaging. 1. Insert the upper sh
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Switching on Note. The Edge Guide Lever should be returned to the upright position to lock the Guide in the raised position. Your GMC EDG3 is fitted with two safety levers to prevent Cutting Depth accidental operation of the tool. The Cutting Depth of the edger can be altered to one of 3 To turn on the edger pull in settings to a Max of approx 38mm. one or both Safety levers (3) 1. To adjust the cutting depth, loosen the Height adjustment and press the power switch (2) knob (10) appro
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During edging some sparks may be generated from hitting Operating stones: this is normal. Do not attempt to edge when the Edging grass or soil is wet or moist; both for electrical safety and to prevent clogging of the blade chamber. 1. S et the cut depth at 25mm and set edge guide to the down position. Landscaping / Trenching 2. T he guard incorporates a Before landscaping or trenching, inspect and ensure there raised rib section which acts are no exposed or buried cables or pipes or othe
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4. After the blade is secure, rotate the blade by hand to ensure the NOTE: Edging of heavily overgrown edges and damp soils blade is not making contact with any components of the edger. can create greater build-up of difficult to remove waste. It may be necessary to remove the bulk of this material using Blade wear is expected whenever you use your edger. a long thin implement (ie. screwdriver) before operating the Blades wear quite quickly when edging along concrete guard cleaner. paths.
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GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing, replacing, technical service or you simply need help or advice, please contact us on our Customer Assist Line 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online at www.gmcservice.com.au. Should you not have access to the Internet, please contact our service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). 7am –7pm, 7days a week (AEST). Please n
