13Before edging, water the area to soften the ground and make edging easier.–Before edging, check the area and remove all obstacles and objects that–could be thrown.Plan to edge regularly to make it easier to keep a neat edge and to avoid–having to make more than one pass.Note:Blade depth may have to be adjusted due to differences in height between thehard surface and the top of the grass.Adjust the blades’ depth of cut to produce a fine cut between sidewalk and–grass using a minimum blade depth, usually with about 13 mm (1/2”) of theblade into the ground.Adjusting the blade depthLoosen the nut on the wheel.–Move the wheel and adjust the height according to the operation, then tighten–the nut.CORRECT HANDLING OF MACHINEA: Cold start1) Set this machine on a flat space.2) Set the I-O switch (1) to OPERATION.POINTS IN OPERATION AND HOW TO STOP3) Primer pumpContinue to push the primer pump (2) until fuel enters into the primer pump.(In general, fuel enters into the primer pump by 7 to 10 pushes.)If the primer pump is pushed excessively, an excess of gasoline returns tothe fuel tank.CAUTION:Observe the applicable accident prevention regulations!STARTINGMove at least 3 m away from the place of refuelling. Place the edger on a clean piece of ground taking care that the cutting tool does not comeinto contact with the ground or any other objects.OPERATIONSTOP(1)(2)