Whenever you see the symbols shown
below, heed their instructions!
Always follow safe operating and mainte-
nance practices.
NOTE
This note symbol indicates points of
particular interest for more efficient
and convenient operation.
This caution symbol identifies special
instructions or procedures which, if not
strictly observed, could result in dam-
age to, or de-struction of equipment.
CAUTION
Important Safety
Information
General
A handheld edger is a high-speed, fast-
cutting power tool, not a toy. For your
own safety and the safety of others, read
and be sure you understand all of the
safety precautions contained in this
Owner's Manual before operating the
handheld edger. Retain the Owner's
Manual, and make it available to all per-
sons who will be using the handheld
edger. Periodically, review the manual to
refresh your understanding of the safety
instructions contained in it.
Careless or improper use can cause
serious or fatal injury.
Observe the safety instructions con-
tained in this manual as well as all
applicable governmental and work-
place safety standards, regulations
and ordinances. Your authorized
Kawasaki dealer can show you how to
operate your handheld edger properly.
Contact with rotating cutting blade
will cause severe injury.
While edging, keep hands and feet
away from the cutting blade at all
times.
The rotating cutting blade can hurl
objects, causing injury.
Keep bystanders, children and ani-
mals at least 15 m (50 feet) away
while the handheld edger is in use.
Never use a handheld edger in areas
where the blade may strike a hard for-
eign object, such as stone. Striking a
hard object can damage the handheld
edger, and may crack, chip or even
break off cutting blade. Flying blade
pieces can cause severe or fatal
injury.
Do not allow children to operate the
handheld edger.
Operators must have sufficient size,
strength and maturity to be able to lift
and operate the handheld edger cor-
rectly for extended periods of use.
They must also be able to read, under-
stand and follow the safety instructions
in this manual.
Exhaust fumes contain poisonous
carbon monoxide gas.
Operate your handheld edger only out-
doors in a well-ventilated area. Stop
the engine immediately if exhaust
fumes cause you to experience symp-
toms of headache or nausea.
READ THIS FIRST!
WARNING
This warning symbol identifies special
instructions or procedures which, if not
correctly followed, could result in per-
sonal injury, or loss of life.
worn. Hearing protection, such as
earplugs, should also be used. Have
your hearing checked regularly.
Protect your hands and feet by always
wearing non-slip gloves and heavy-
duty boots when operating and han-
dling the handheld edger. Do not wear
short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
Wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of
injury to your head when there is a
danger of head injuries.
Loose clothing or scarves can lead
to injury.
Long hair and loose articles of clothing
such as scarves, necklace jewelry can
become caught in nearby brush or in
rotating parts of the handheld edger
itself. Always wear sturdy close-fitting
long-sleeve shirts and long pants that
still allow freedom of movement.
Secure hair so that it is above shoul-
der level.
Maintain your balance to avoid loss
of control and injury.
Before and while edging, inspect the
area for loose and uneven ground,
holes or ditches, tree branches or
stumps, and other such objects on or
above the ground that could cause
stumbling. The handheld edger must
be operated with the wheel stably on
the ground and with the operator
maintaining footing and balance at all
times. Keep the handheld edger, and
any part of your body away from
fences, the side of buildings, tree
trunks, stones or other such objects
which can cause improper footing or
balance. Keep both hands on the
handheld edger and do not overreach.
Never attempt to cut with one hand.
Perform edging work with the cutting
blade perpendicular to the ground.
Use of the handheld edger with the
cutting blade parallel to the ground
(just as you do with a trimmer) can
cause serious or fatal personal injury.
Gasoline is highly flammable and
can burn or irritate skin.
Change clothing immediately if fuel is
spilled on it. Never remove the fuel
cap while the engine is running.
Be alert for signs of repetitive
stress injury.
Using a handheld edger or any vibrat-
ing machinery over a period of time
may cause numbness, burning sensa-
tions, or other indications of injury. If
you experience any such symptoms,
do not operate the handheld edger
and consult your doctor.
Gasoline is highly flammable and
can be explosive under certain con-
ditions.
Before refueling, stop the engine and
allow it to cool. Do not smoke. Make
sure refueling area is well ventilated
and free from any source of flame or
sparks, including appliances with a
pilot light. Wipe up fuel spills immedi-
ately. Check for and repair any fuel
leaks before starting the handheld
edger. Move the handheld edger at
least 3 m (10 feet) from the fueling
source and site before starting the
engine.
Operator
Inattention or fatigue can lead to
serious or fatal injury.
Never operate the handheld edger
under the influence of drugs or alco-
hol. Do not use the handheld edger if
you are sick or taking medication that
causes drowsiness. If you get tired
while using the handheld edger, take a
break.
Always wear appropriate protective
gear to avoid injury.
Eye protection in the form of goggles
or properly fitted safety glasses with
adequate top and side protection com-
plying with ANSI Z87.1 (or your appli-
cable national standard) must be
recoil starter firmly by the grip. Do not
grasp the starter rope itself. Always
control the rope when it is being
rewined into the housing. Releasing
the starter rope suddenly may allow
the rope to whip around and injure you
or damage the recoil starter mecha-
nism.
Hard objects can damage the hand-
held edger or be thrown and cause
injury.
The handheld edger is for cutting
grass, weeds and small garden plants.
Before using the handheld edger,
clear your work area of hard, foreign
objects such as stones, glass, wire,
metal and trash. Make sure the cut-
ting blade has stopped before putting
the handheld edger down, also, be
certain the handheld edger is turned
off.
Proper maintenance is essential for
safety.
A well-maintained handheld edger is
safer and operates more efficiently.
Regularly check that the handheld
edger adjustments are made accord-
ing to the periodic maintenance chart
in the manual and replace worn or
damaged parts. If engine idling speed
is set too high, the cutting blade will
not stop when the operator releases
the throttle lever. A worn out or dam-
aged muffler can emit sparks and
cause a fire. Increased noise levels
can lead to hearing loss. Observe
maintenance schedule in this Owner's
Manual.
Store the handheld edger safely to
prevent fire or equipment damage.
To avoid fuel leakage and fire hazard,
always empty the fuel tank and run the
carburetor dry before storing your
handheld edger. Old fuel can clog the
carburetor and lead to hard starting or
poor running conditions. Store the
handheld edger in a dry, secure loca-
tion out of the reach of children. When
transporting handheld edger in a vehi-
cle, take precautions to secure it
against damage from falling over and
fuel spillage.
Handheld Edger
Modifying the handheld edger may
make it unsafe
Never modify your handheld edger,
except as advised by Kawasaki in writ-
ing. Use only Kawasaki supplied or
approved attachments and repair
parts.
Damaged or loose parts can break
off and injure operator or
bystanders.
Always inspect your handheld edger
before each use. Check to be sure the
throttle works smoothly and snaps to
the closed position when released.
Never use a handheld edger with a
sticking throttle lever. Be sure the cut-
ting blade is fastened in place properly
and is not cracked, bent, warped or
broken.
Guard with flap must be in place to
prevent injury.
If the guard with flap is out of position,
flying objects or the cutting blade itself
can injure the operator or bystanders.
Before starting the engine, check to be
sure the guard with flap is fastened in
place properly. Never operate the
handheld edger without the guard with
flap installed.
Recoil starter rope can cause injury
if released suddenly.
When starting the engine, grasp the
engine with low exhaust pollutant levels.
Engine Emissions Compliance Period
California
Model Year - 2000 and later
Durability Period - 300 hours
All Other States
Engines less than 50 cc
Model Year - 2002 and later
Durability Period - 300 hours
(Category A)
∗ If your engine has an assigned
emissions durability period it will be
located on the certification label
attached to the engine (IMPORTANT
ENGINE INFORMATION).
Maintenance and Warranty
Proper maintenance is necessary to
ensure that your engine will continue to
have low emission levels. This Owner s
Manual contains those maintenance rec-
ommendations for your engine. Those
items identified by the Periodic
Maintenance Chart are necessary to
ensure compliance with the applicable
standards.
As the owner of the handheld edger, you
have the responsibility to make sure that
the recommended maintenance is car-
ried out according to the instructions in
this Owner s Manual at your own
expense.
The Kawasaki Limited Emission Control
System Warranty requires that you
return your engine to an authorized
Kawasaki dealer for remedy under war-
ranty. Please read the warranty carefully,
and keep it valid by complying with the
owner s obligations it contains.
Tampering with Emission Control
System is Prohibited
Federal law and California state law pro-
hibit the following acts or the causing
thereof: (1) the removal or rendering
inoperative by any person other than for
purposes of maintenance, repair, or
replacement, of any device or element of
design incorporated into any new engine
for the purposes of emission control prior
to its sale or delivery to the ultimate pur-
chaser or while it is in use,or(2)the use
of the engine after such device or ele-
ment of design has been removed or
rendered inoperative by any person.
Among those acts presumed to consti-
tute tampering are the acts listed below.
Do not tamper with the original emission
related parts.
Fuel Information
THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO
OPERATE ON UNLEADED REGULAR
GRADE GASOLINE ONLY.
A minimum of 87 octane of the antiknock
index is recommended. The antiknock
index is posted on service station pumps
in the U.S.A.
Emission Control Information
To protect the environment in which we
all live, Kawasaki has incorporated
exhaust emission control system in com-
pliance with applicable regulations of the
United States Environmental Protection
Agency, and the California Air
Resources Board. Also, depending on
when your engine was produced, it may
have an assigned emissions durability
period.
∗ See below for the engine emissions
durability period that may apply to your
engine.
Exhaust Emission Control System
This system reduces the amount of pol-
lutants discharged into the atmosphere
by the exhaust of this engine.
The fuel, ignition and exhaust systems of
this engine have been carefully designed
and constructed to ensure an efficient
EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
Carburetor and internal parts
Spark plug
Magneto or electronic ignition system
Fuel Filter
Air cleaner element
Congratulations on your purchase of a
new Kawasaki Handheld Edger.
Please read this Owner's Manual care-
fully before starting your new
Handheld Edger so that you will be thor-
oughly familiar with the proper operation
of our Handheld Edger's control, its, fea-
tures, capabilities, and limitations.
To ensure a long, trouble-free life for
your Handheld Edger, give it the proper
care and maintenance described in this
manual.
For those who would like more detailed
information on their Handheld Edger, a
Service Manual is available for purchase
from any authorized Kawasaki dealer.
The Service Manual contains derailed
disassembly and maintenance informa-
tion. Those who plan to do their own
work should, of course, be competent
mechanics and possess the special tools
described in the Service Manual.
Keep this manual at your fingertips at all
times so that you can refer to it whenev-
er you need information.
This manual should be considered a per-
manent part of the Handheld Edger and
should remain with the Handheld Edger
when it is sold.
All rights reserved. No part of this publi-
cation may be reproduced without our
prior written permission.
This publication includes the latest infor-
mation available at the time of printing.
However, there may be minor differ-
ences between the actual product and
illustrations and texts in this manual.
All products are subject to change with-
out prior notice or obligation.
ITEM Specification
Valve clearance Not applicable
Ignition Timing Un adjustable
Idle Speed 3000±200 r/min (rpm)
Idle Mixture Screw
Un adjustable
High Mixture Screw
Un adjustable
Spark Plug Gap 0.6~0.7 mm (0.024~0.028 in.)
Other specifications NO OTHER SPECIFICATION NEEDED
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
©2005 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. First Edition(1):July 2005 (I)
FOREWORD
Specifications ........................................................................7
Assembly and Preparation ...................................................8
Dealer/Owner Assembly Parts ............................................8
Assembly .............................................................................9
Installation of the Loop Handle ........................................9
Installation of the Cutting Blade .......................................9
Parts Location ....................................................................10
Label ..................................................................................11
Fuel and Oil .......................................................................12
Type: ..............................................................................12
Mixing: ............................................................................12
Filling the Tank: ..............................................................12
Recommended Mixing Ratio (50:1) ...............................13
Adjustment of Cutting Blade Position ................................13
Operating Instructions ........................................................13
Stopping the Engine ..........................................................13
Ordinary Stop .................................................................13
Emergency Stop ............................................................14
Starting the Engine ............................................................14
Warming Up .......................................................................15
Idling Speed ...................................................................15
Fuel Adjustment .............................................................16
Operation ...........................................................................16
Operating Instructions ....................................................16
Maintenance and Adjustment ............................................17
Periodic Maintenance Chart ..............................................17
Air Cleaner Service ............................................................18
Fuel Filter Service ..............................................................18
Spark Plug Service ............................................................19
Spark Arrester Cleaning Service .......................................20
Cutting Blade Service ........................................................20
Gear Case Lubrication Service ..........................................21
Storage .................................................................................21
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................22
Environmental Protection ..................................................22
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications
**Weight: The unit without cutting attachment, shoulder harness and empty fuel tank.
Model KEL27A
Dimension L W H mm (in.) 1 753 387 297 (69.0 15.2 11.7)
(Wheel) D W mm (in.) 114 35 (4.5 1.38)
Handle type Loop handle
Weight** Kg (lbs) 5.3 (11.7)
Engine Type
Forced air cooled 2-stroke, horizontal shaft gasoline engine
Displacement cc (cu. in.) 26.3 (1.60)
Carburetor Diaphragm type
Ignition Solid state ignition
Spark plug NGK BPMR6A
Starter Recoil starter
Clutch mm (in.) Automatic centrifugal type 54 (2.1)
Fuel Mixing ratio Regular unleaded gasoline 50:1 2-stroke engine oil
Tank capacity liter 0.6
Cutting blade
Cutting blade
203.2 50.8 2.3 (8.0 2.0 0.09)
and gear case
L W T mm (in.)
assembly
Rotation of the cutting blade Clockwise (shown the guard)
Lubrication High quality lithium grease
Guard Plastic guard with flap on the gear case assembly
7
Dealer/Owner Assembly Parts
Index No. Parts Name Qty's Index No. Parts Name Qty's
A Loop handle 1 F Tool Kit 1 set
B Bracket (for loop handle) 1 F-1 Bag (1)
C Bolts (M5 30 for loop handle) 4 F-2 Screwdriver (1)
D Nuts (M5 for loop handle) 4 F-3 Wrench (1)
E Cutting blade 1 F-4 Allen wrench (M5) (1)
F-5 Allen wrench (M6) (1)
Assembly and Preparation
8
F-5 F-4 F-3 F-2 F-1
E
G
D
C
B
A
Assembly
Installation of the Loop Handle
Place handle assembly at positioning
label on the pipe assembly and tighten
the 4 bolts by using the screwdriver.
Installation of the Cutting Blade
Insert the Allen wrench (C) into the
hole at the side of the holder (A).
the holder (B) until the Allen wrench
slips into position and blocks the out-
put shaft (D).
Remove the nut (E) and holder (B)
from the output shaft by unscrewing
the nut clockwise (left-hand thread).
Align the hole (1 inch) of the cutting
blade (F) with the holder (A).
Fit the holder (B) and the nut at the
output shaft.
Tighten the nut by screwing it counter-
clockwise firmly.
Remove the Allen wrench from the
holder (A).
NOTE
When fitting the holder (B) on the cut-
ting blade, make sure that there is no
space between the holder (A) and cut-
ting blade.
If the cutting blade is not installed
properly. It may cause abnormal vibra-
tion.
9
E
B
D
C
A
F
E
B
D
C
A
F
A. Bracket
B. Handle Assembly
C. Positioning Label
D. Pipe Assembly
E. Bolts
F. Nuts
A. Holder (A)
B. Holder (B)
C. Allen Wrench
D. Output Shaft
E. Nut
F. Cutting Blade
Parts Location
CODE
F/NO.
HE027A- S00
123456
E
G
D
C
B
A
K
K
F
J
I
H
C
D
F
E
I
B
P
A
H
K
L
O
J
CODE
F/NO.
TJ027D- Y07
123456
A. Engine Assembly
B. Clutch Housing
C. Tube Assembly (Throttle Cable/Harness)
D. Handle Assembly
E. Grip (Throttle Lever/Set Lever Engine Switch)
F. Pipe Assembly
G. Guard with Flap
H. Gear Case Assembly
I. Cutting Blade
J. Warning Label
K. Frame Serial Number Label
A. Fuel Tank
B. Tank Cap
C. Air Cleaner Assembly
D. Starter Button
E. Carburetor
F. Priming Pump
H. Recoil Starter
I. Recoil Starter Grip
J. Spark Plug/Spark Plug Cap
K. Muffler (with Spark Arrester)
L. Muffler Cover
O. Cylinder
P. Engine Serial Number Label
10
11
Label
Warning Label
N
G
M
G. Throttle Cable
M. Engine Switch Harness
N. Clutch Housing
NOTE
Do not use the gasoline that has been
stored longer than two months.
To ensure proper starting at low ambi-
ent temperatures, fresh winter grade
fuel must be used.
Filling the Tank:
Level the engine before fueling.
Open the fuel tank cap and fill the tank
with 50:1 gas/oil pre-mixed fuel.
Pour slowly to avoid "spit back" and
allow air to escape from the tank.
Alcohol or "gasohol" may damage the
engine. The handheld edger is
designed to run on a 50-to-1 mixture of
unleaded regular gasoline (87 octane)
and quality JASO FC class 2-stroke oil
for air-cooled engines.
CAUTION
Fuel and Oil
Type:
The fuel is mixture of gasoline and oil. A
50 to 1 mixture is recommended (50
parts gasoline to 1 part oil). Mix it thor-
oughly before pouring it into the hand-
held edger fuel tank.
The octane rating of gasoline is a meas-
ure of its resistance to detonation or
"knocking". Use a gasoline with an
octane rating equal to or higher than that
shown in the table below. The Antiknock
Index is an average of the Research
Octane No. (RON) and the Motor Octane
No. (MON). The Antiknock Index is post-
ed on service station pumps in the
U.S.A. If the Antiknock Index is not post-
ed, be sure the Research Octane No. is
adequate.
Recommended : High quality 2-stroke
engine oil air cooled engine oil
JASO service : FC class
classification
Mixing:
Pour the measured amount of 2-stroke
oil into an gasoline container and add
gasoline to the specified container
amount.
12
Octane Rating Method
Minimum
Rating
Antinock Index
(RON+MON)
__________
2
87
Research Octane Number (RON)
91
Gasoline is a toxic substance. Dispose of
gasoline properly. Contact your local
authorities for approved disposal methods.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and can
be explosive under certain circum-
stances.
Never overfill tank so that fuel rises into
filler neck. Heat may cause fuel to
expand and overflow through vents in
tank cap. After re-fueling, make sure
cap is closed securely. If gasoline is
spilled on engine or tank, wipe it off
immediately.
Move handheld edger at least 3 m (10
feet) from the fueling place before start-
ing the engine.
Operating Instructions
Stopping the Engine
Ordinary Stop
Release the throttle lever and keep the
engine running at idling speed for
about 1 minute.
Turn the engine switch to the "O"
(Stop) position.
Suddenly stopping from high-speed
operation can cause engine damage.
Reduce engine speed to idle for 1
minute before shutting engine off after
high-speed, full-load operation.
CAUTION
Recommended Mixing Ratio (50:1)
Adjustment of Cutting Blade Position
Loosen the clamp nut.
Holding the pipe assembly, move the
pipe assembly up or down to reset the
cutting blade at an appropriate posi-
tion.
Firmly retighten the clamp nut.
13
A
B
A. Throttle Lever B.Engine Switch
B
D
C
A
T
L
F
E
D.C
C:W
A. Clamp Nut
B. Wheel
C. Pipe Assembly
D. Cutting Blade
L. Loosening direction of the Clamp Nut
E. Guard.
F. Flap
C. W. Rotating direction of the Cutting Blade
D. Cutting Depth; About 1/2 inch
Gasoline 2 stroke oil
Gal Liter OZ mL
1 3.79 2.6 76
2 7.6 5.1 152
3 11. 4 7.8 228
4 15.1 10.4 304
5 18.9 13.0 380
6 22.7 15.6 456
Emergency Stop
Turn the engine switch to the "O"
(Stop) position.
Release the throttle lever.
Starting the Engine
Turn the engine switch to the"I"(On)
position with the throttle lever in the
fully closed (Engine idling speed) posi-
tion.
Slowly push the priming pump several
times until the fuel comes out of the
overflow tube. When the gasoline
overflows, stop push the priming
pump.
NOTE
The fuel that overflows by pushing the
priming pump is by design returned to
the fuel tank.
There is no fear of flooding the engine,
so push the priming pump enough
times to get the engine started.
Firmly push the starter button to switch
to the "Starting" position.
NOTE
A setting sound "Click" can be heard
when the button is firmly pushed in.
When the engine is already warm or
on hot days, do not push the starter
button.
Pull the recoil starter grip slowly to
engage the starter, then give a short,
quick pull.
14
B
A
A. Engine Switch B. Throttle Lever
C
A
B
A. Priming Pump
B. Overflow Tube
C. Starter Button
WARNING
Confirm that the cutting blade is not
contacting the ground or other object
before starting the engine.
WARNING
During engine starting, cutting blade
will rotate and can cause injury.
The cutting blade is engaged when
engine speed is above idle.
This occurs normally during starting.
Keep bystanders, children and animals
at least 15 m (50 feet) away while start-
ing and operating your handheld edger.
WARNING
Recoil starter rope can cause injury if
released suddenly.
When starting the engine, grasp the
recoil starter firmly by the grip. Do not
grasp the starter rope itself. Always
control the rope during rewind into the
housing. Releasing the starter rope sud-
denly may allow the rope to whip
around and injure you or damage the
recoil starting mechanism.
Warming Up
After starting the engine, run the
engine at the idling speed (throttle
lever position is fully CLOSED) for a
few minutes.
Idling Speed
If the cutting blade moves when the
engine is running at the idling speed,
"Running" position and repeat the
starting procedure.
After starting, vary the engine speed a
few minutes, to draw out the remaining
air in the carburetor.
Allow sufficient warm-up time to prevent
engine damage. The handheld edger
should be run at idling speed for 3 to 5
minutes to allow it to warmup before
applying a load. This will allow oil to
reach all engine parts, and allow piston
clearance to reach design specifica-
tions.
CAUTION
Slightly move the throttle lever to
switch the starter button to the
"Running" (Engine idling speed) posi-
tion, and then move the throttle lever
back to fully closed (Engine idling
speed) position. If the engine fires, but
does not run continuously, repeat the
starting procedure with the starter but-
ton to the "Running" position.
NOTE
Should the engine fail to start, do not
try to pull the recoil starter grip too
many times with the starter button to
the
Starting position. This will cause
the fuel to flood into the cylinder and
make starting even more difficult. In
this case, set the starter button to the
15
A
A. Throttle Lever
A
A. Starter Button
A
A. Recoil Starter Grip
turn the idling adjust screw counter-
clockwise to decrease the engine
idling speed.
If the engine does not run the idling
speed, it may be changed too low, turn
the idling adjust screw clockwise to
increase the engine idling speed. The
stable idling speed is about 3000 r/min
(rpm).
Fuel Adjustment
The carburetor has been adjusted to the
optimum fuel supply at the factory. Do
not reset the carburetor setting.
NOTE
If adjustment is needed, it should be
performed by you're authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
Operation
Operating Instructions
When edging, hold your handheld edger
at the right side of your body facing the
edging direction.
When operating your handheld edger,
always hold the throttle lever and set
lever with your right hand while holding
the loop handle with your left hand.
16
A. Throttle Lever and Set lever
B. Loop Handle
A
A. Idling Screw
17
Maintenance and Adjustment
Periodic Maintenance Chart
K: These items must be performed with proper tools. See your authorized Kawasaki dealer for service.
NOTE
The service intervals indicated are to be used as a guide.
Service with an Asterisk (
∗
) should be performed more frequently as necessary by operating condition.
Maintenance
Interval
Daily First 20 hours Every 20 hours Every 50 hours Every 100 hours
Check and replenish fuel ●
Check for fuel leakage ●
Check bolts, nuts and screws for looseness and loss ●
Check throttle lever operation ●
Check engine switch operation ●
Check guard with flap condition ●
Check wheel condition ●
Check cutting blade condition (crack, warp or any damage) ●
Clean fuel filter
●
∗ Clean air cleaner element
●
Tighten bolts, nuts and screws
●●
Clean spark plug and adjust electrode gap ●
Remove dust and dirt from cylinder fins ●
Check gear case assembly lubrication ●
K Check drive cable lubrication ●
Clean net of spark arrester ●
Remove carbon deposits in the exhaust pipe of muffler ●
K Remove carbon deposits on piston head and inside cylinder ●
K Check the sliding portion of crankshaft, connecting rod etc. ●
Fuel tube
It is recommended to replace every 3 years
Accidental engine starting can cause injury. Always remove the spark plug cap before servicing the handheld edger to prevent acci-
dental starting.
WARNING
Improper air cleaner cleaning can result
in engine damage.
Do not operate engine with air cleaner
re-moved.
Air Cleaner Service
Clean the element every 20 hours in
use.
Remove the air cleaner cap from the
air cleaner case by pushing down the
latch area as shown.
Remove the element from the air
cleaner case.
Gently tap the element to remove dust
or loosen accumulated dirt. Apply low-
pressure com-pressed air as appropri-
ate or replace the element with a new
one as required.
Do not wash the element.
Reinstall the element in the air cleaner
case and reinstall the air cleaner cap
with the air cleaner case by firmly fit-
ting together at the latch area of the
case.
NOTE
Operating in dusty condition may
require more frequent maintenance
than above.
The element is susceptible to breakage
with high-pressure compressed air.
Fuel Filter Service
Clean the fuel filter element every 20
hours in use.
Take out the fuel filter with the fuel
tube out of the fuel tank, and then
remove the fuel filter from the fuel tube
to keep dust from entering into the fuel
filter.
Clean the fuel filter in a bath of high
flash-point solvent.
Dry the fuel filter before installing.
Install the fuel filter to the fuel tube,
and then put it into the fuel tank.
Install the fuel tank cap to the fuel
tank, and tighten the fuel tank cap
firmly.
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A
B
C
A. Air Cleaner Cap
B. Air Cleaner Case
C. Element
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
Improper use of solvents can result in
fire or explosion.
Clean the fuel filter in a well-ventilated
area away from sources of sparks or
flame, including appliances with a pilot
light. Never use gasoline or low-flash
point solvents to clean the fuel filter.
NOTE
If fuel does not flow better with the fuel
filter cleaned, replace the fuel filter with
new one.
Spark Plug Service
Clean or replace spark plug and reset
gap every 50 hours in use.
Disconnect the spark plug cap from
the spark plug and remove the spark
plug.
Clean the electrodes (B) by scraping
with a wire brush to remove carbon
deposits and wetness.
Inspect for cracked porcelain or other
wear and damage. Replace the spark
plug if necessary.
Check the spark plug gap and reset it
if necessary.
The gap must be between 0.6 mm
(0.024 in.) and 0.7 mm (0.028 in.). To
change the gap bend only side-elec-
trode, using a spark plug tool.
Install and tighten the spark plug to
12~17 N·m (1.2~1.7 kgf·m) then con
-
nect the spark plug cap.
Fit the spark plug caps on the spark
plug securely.
Pull up the spark plug cap lightly to
make sure of the installation of the
spark plug cap.
Recommended spark plug:
NGK BPMR6A
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C
D
A
B
A. Fuel Filter
B. Fuel Tube
C. Fuel Tank
D. Fuel Tank Cap
A
B
A. Spark Plug Gap
B. Electrodes
WARNING
Hot engine parts can cause severe
burns.
Allow engine to stop and cool before
checking spark plugs.
Spark Arrester Cleaning Service
Clean the net of spark arrester every 50
hours in use.
Remove the spark arrester in the
exhaust pipe of muffler.
Clean deposits from the net of spark
arrester by brushing it.
Reinstall the spark arrester.
Cutting Blade Service
Never sharpen, straighten or weld the
cutting blade. It might shatter and cause
serious or fatal injury.
Replace the cutting blade with a new
one when a crack or warp is found or the
cutting edges are dull.
NOTE
Before replacing the old cutting blade
with the new one, check for, and
remove any debris built up in the
guard. Then after cleaning the inside
of guard, install new cutting blade.
Debris build up may cause the guard
to crack or break with new cutting
blade.
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A
A. Spark Arrester
WARNING
Hot engine parts can cause severe
burns.
Allow engine to stop and cool before
checking and servicing spark arrester.
WARNING
Hot engine parts can cause severe
burns.
Allow engine to stop, and cool before
cutting blade servicing.
WARNING
Accidental engine starting can cause
injury.
Always remove the spark plug cap
before servicing the handheld edger to
prevent accidental starting.
WARNING
Cutting blade can cause severe injury.
Wear gloves to protect hands when
handling cutting blades.
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