Operation; Operating Techniques - Echo MTA-LE/E Manual De Instrucciones

Operation

Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed;
 Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
 Inspect shield for damage and is securely in place. Replace if shield is damaged or missing.
 Check that the blade is firmly attached and in safe operating condition. Dull, loose or damaged blade should not be used.
NOTE
Refer to your power source Operator's Manual for correct engine fueling, starting and stopping instructions.
Never adjust blade height with engine running, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
A: 13 mm
B: Wheel
C: Adjustment knob
Before edging, be sure to read and understand the entire Operator's Manual to avoid the chance of serious injury.
The complete unit, specifically the drive shaft assembly and muffler exhaust area may become very hot during use.
Avoid contact during and immediately after operation, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
WARNING
D: Increase depth
E: Decrease depth
WARNING
WARNING
Operation

Operating Techniques

1. Before edging, water the area to soften the ground to make
edging easier.
2. Before edging, check the area and remove all obstacles and
objects that could be thrown.
3. 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 the hard surface and the top of the grass.
4. Adjust the blade's depth of cut to produce a fine cut between
sidewalk and grass using a minimum blade depth, usually
with about 13 mm of the blade into the ground.
5. Before edging, plan your direction of travel so that the unit
will always be positioned on your right side and so that you
walk on a hard surface whenever possible.
6. Hold edger as shown.
7. When starting to edge, run the engine at full throttle, and low-
er the blade gently into the ground, being careful not to hit
the concrete with the blade.
8. Don't force the blade. Only move forward as the blade will al-
low.
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