Summary of Contents for GMC EDG3
- Page 1 1400W ELECTRIC LAWN EDGER EDG3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Black Magenta Cyan Yellow Code: EDG3 Date: 061010 Edition: 12 Op: PW...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Warranty Introduction Specifications Safety instructions Additional safety rules for edgers Accessories Unpacking Know your product Setting Up Operating Maintenance Warranty Powertools Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our required level of performance and you may need the assistance of our service department. -
Page 3: Introduction
Double insulated for additional protection. Conforms to relevant standards for electromagnetic compatibility. Keep bystanders at a safe distance Thrown objects Rotating cutting blade Direction of edger blade rotation Warning Read instruction manual Specifications Voltage: 230-240V ~ 50Hz Input power: 1400 W... -
Page 4: General Safety Rules
General safety rules WARNING. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool. -
Page 5: Additional Safety Rules For Edgers
A cracked blade or guard must be replaced before operating the tool. • Do not use edger in the rain, or trim edges when they are wet. • The edger is a major appliance and should not be operated with other major appliances on the same household circuit. -
Page 6: Accessories
• Always keep blade area clean. • When using the edger, stones, pieces of metal and other objects can be thrown out at high speed by the blade. The tool and guard are designed to reduce the danger. However, the following special precautions should be taken: •... -
Page 7: Know Your Product
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. -
Page 8: Setting Up
Cord Restraint Your GMC EDG3 is fitted with a Cord restraint to prevent the power cable from both being disconnected and also to prevent excessive strain on the connecting plugs during use. - Page 9 Hold one or both of the levers in to maintain power to the unit. To stop the edger, release levers. Take care when you turn the edger “On” that the cutter is in a safe position to operate. Edge Guide The edge guide is used when edging is required against a solid material like a paved surface.
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Page 10: Operating
3. Before starting the edger, line up the tool so the edge guide rests against the edge of the paved surface, both rear wheels should be on the paved surface when edging. -
Page 11: Maintenance
1. Lay the edger on its side with the blade facing up. 2. Place a 26mm spanner over the outer blade flange and use a 17mm spanner to remove the lock nut in an anti- clockwise direction. - Page 12 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.
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