Using The Edger; Adjusting Depth Of Cut - Skil PED0900 Manual Del Propietário

Using the Edger

WARNING
locations.
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects, such as rocks, broken glass,
nails, wire, or string that can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting blade.
Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. Keep all children, bystanders and pets at
least 50 ft. (15 m) away. There still may be risk to bystanders from thrown objects; bystanders
should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the motor
immediately.
WARNING
material from the unit .
Check for Damaged/Worn Parts before Each Use
Check the blade, guard and debris flap and replace any parts that are cracked, warped, bent,
or damaged in any away.
The blade on the side of the unit can dull over time. It is recommended that you periodically
sharpen it with a file or replace it with a new blade.
WARNING
protect your hand from injury.
Clean the Edger after Each Use
See the "Maintenance" section for cleaning instructions.
WARNING
various types of commercial solvents. Use clean clothes to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

Adjusting Depth of Cut

Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
a. Loosen the depth adjusting depth locking
knob in the COUNTERCLOCKWISE
direction (Fig. 4a).
b. Move the guide plate up to increase the
depth of cut or down to decrease the depth.
The depth of cut depends on the unevenness
of the ground, your height, and the way you
hold the edger. Follow these steps:
To avoid serious personal injury, wear googles or safety glasses at all
times when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask in dusty
To prevent serious personal injury, remove the battery pack from the
tool before servicing, cleaning, changing attachments or removing
Always wear gloves when mounting or replacing the guard or when
sharpening or replacing the blade .
Never use water to clean your edger . Avoid using solvents when
cleaning plastic parts .
Note the location of the blade and
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from
Fig . 4a
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