PLP Bushranger Edger Owner's Manual - page 5
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Copyright © Roy Gripske & Sons Pty. Ltd. 2012
OPERATION
Starting engine
• With clutch/blade control lever
in DISENGAGED position, move
ignition switch to RUN.
A. Ignition Switch
B. Engine/Blade Control Lever
Speed Control
• Put engine speed control in
mid-throttle position.
• Pull choke rod to CLOSE
position to start a cold engine.
A. Choke Rod
• Pull recoil starter handle slowly
until you feel resistance, then pull
fast and steady.
• Use short pulls: one-half to
two-thirds of rope length.
Do not allow rope to
snap back by itself. This
may damage rope or
starter.
• Let rope recoil slowly when
engine starts.
• Push choke rod across
• Warm engine at fast idle for 1
to 2 minutes.
Stopping Engine
• Move ignition switch to the OFF
position.
A . Ignition Switch
Engaging Blade
• Move clutch/blade control lever
toward handle grip. When held
tight against handle, blade is fully
engaged.
A. Clutch/Blade Control Lever
Start engine with clutch/
blade control lever in the
DISENGAGED position.
Do not run engine in an
enclosed area.
Check blade position
so it will not strike any
objects.
WARNING
A
B
Do not choke a warm
engine.
NOTE
Blade speed is increased
when engine speed is
increased.
NOTE
.
A
CAUTION
A. Recoil Starter Handle
Before stopping engine,
put clutch/blade control
lever in the DISENGAGED
position.
CAUTION
A
Blade will begin to turn
when lever is moved
toward handle grip. Keep
people and pets away
from blade when starting
edger.
WARNING
A
A