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(If unit
is received
assembled,
repeat
all steps
in this section
to be sure
assembly
is correct.)
A. PREPARATION
This Operator's
Manual
has been developed
to help
you assemble
the unit and to provide its safe opera-
tion. It is important
that:you read the entire manua!
to become faznfliar with the unit before you begin as-
sembly.
1. Read your
Operator's
Manual
2. Tools you will need:
- Phillips Screwdriver
- Adjustable
Wrench
B. TUBE
AS SEMBLY
1. Remove the two shipping plugs from the tubes.
2. Slide the outer tube down the upper tube and over
the end of the lower tube.
Figure 1.
Align the
screw hole in the outer tube with the screw hole in
the lower tube. Figure I.
3. Insert screw through the aligned holes.
Figure 1.
4. Align the screw hole in the outer tube with the
screw hole in the upper tube.
Figure 1.
5. Insert screw through the aligned holes. Figure 1.
6. Thread locknuts onto screws and tighten securely.
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Screw T
Upper
Outer
Tube
r
Tube
Shipping plugs
located here.
Figure
1
Screw
C.
EXTENSION
CORD
1. Use only a 120 A,C. voltage
supply
as shown
on nameplate
of the unit to power your edger.
2. The extension
cord used to reach
the pow-
er source
must be:
a. Specifically
marked
as suitable
for out-
door use.
The cord must be marked
with the
suffix "TC-A. "
b. Heavy
enough
to carry
current
from
the power
source
the full length
of the
extension
cord
to the unit.
Otherwise,
loss of power and overheating
can occur caus-
ing damage to the unit.
Refer to Figure 2 for
minimum
wire
gauge
recommendations.
The cord must be marked
with the proper wire
gauge.
(Appropriate
extension
cords
are
available.)
Do not use multiple
cords.
c. In good
condition.
Cord insulation
must
be intact
with
no cracks
or deterioration.
Plug connectors
must be undamaged.
3. Secure
extension
cord to unit
as follows:
a. Tie the power plug on the unit to the exten-
sion cord as shown in Figure
3.
b. Insert plug into cord socket.
Figure 3.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this Unit has a polar-
ized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
This plug
will fit into a polarized extension
cord only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse
the cord. If it still does not fit, make sure you have a po-
larized extension
cord. If the extension
cord does not fit
into the outlet, reverse the cord. If it still does not fit into
the outlet, contact a qualified
electrician
to install
the
proper outlet.
Do not change
the plug or socket of the
_t0r
extension
cord in any way.
IVHI'_IMUM WIRE GAUGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
VOLTS
25 FT
50 FT.
100 FT.
150 FT. .......
120
18
16
14
12
A.W.G.*
A.W.G.*
A.W.G.*
A.W.G.*
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Figure
2
Power Plug
Extension
on Unit x
Cord
Figure 3
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_ WARNING
!
Review
all Warnings
and Safety
Instructions
in
this manual.
Before
operating
your unit,
always:
1. Inspect
the entire
unit before
each use.
Re-
place damaged
parts.
Make sure all fasteners
are
in place and securely fastened.
2. Throw
away
blades
that
are bent,
warped,
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cracked,
broken,
or damaged
in any other
way before
using
the unit.
3. Use only genuine
SEARS
edger
blades
and
accessories.
Never use saw blades.
4. Use only
with
the blade
guard
properly
at-
tached.
5. Make
sure
blade
is properly
installed
and
securely
fastened.
Refer to "CUSTOMER
RE-
SPONSIBILITIES."
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