1400W
ELECTRIC
LAWN EDGER
EDG3
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Code: EDG3
Black
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Date: 061010
Edition: 12
Op: PW
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Introduction
Description of symbols
Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy
your expectations. It has been manufactured under
stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior
performance criteria.
The rating plate on your tool may show symbols.
These represent important information about the
product or instructions on its use.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
Wear breathing protection.
You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate,
and, with proper care, it will give you many years
of dependable service.
Double insulated for additional protection.
CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction
Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take
special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.
Conforms to relevant standards
for electromagnetic compatibility.
Your GMC power tool has many features that will make
your job faster and easier. Safety, performance, and
dependability have been given top priority in the
development of this tool, making it easy to maintain
and operate.
Keep bystanders
at a safe distance
Thrown objects
Environmental protection
Recycle unwanted materials instead
of disposing of them as waste. All tools,
hoses and packaging should be sorted,
taken to the local recycling centre and
disposed of in an environmentally safe way.
Rotating cutting blade
Direction of edger blade rotation
Warning
Read instruction manual
Specifications
Voltage:
230-240V ~ 50Hz
Input power:
No load speed:
Depth of cut:
Size of blade:
Bore size:
1400 W
3,600 RPM
15mm, 25mm, 38mm
190mm
18mm
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e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
General safety rules
WARNING. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of
the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated
(corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) power
tool.
3. Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
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1. Work area
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark
areas invite accidents.
b. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the
off position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to
a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.
2. Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified
plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock
if your body is earthed or grounded.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of these devices
can reduce dust related hazards.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
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4. Power tool use and care
Additional safety rules for edgers.
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool
for your application. The correct power tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Remove loose bracelets or similar jewellery from your
wrist whenever operating edgers or similar equipment.
• Before switching on always ensure that the blade and
guard function correctly and that they are free of any
damage. A cracked blade or guard must be replaced
before operating the tool.
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• Do not use edger in the rain, or trim edges when they
are wet.
• The edger is a major appliance and should not be
operated with other major appliances on the same
household circuit.
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
• Keep extension cord clear of operator, unit and any
obstacles at all times. Do not expose the cord to heat, oil,
water, or sharp edges.
• Switch off and remove the plug from the ‘socket-outlet’ if
the flexible cord becomes entangled or before adjusting
or cleaning the edger.
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power tools
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
• When making any adjustments to the tool always wait for
the blade to come to a complete stop and unplug the tool.
• Never attempt to unclog the blade chamber by tapping
the tool on the ground, this can damage the unit.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Keep hands clear of edge guide and blade when cleaning
as these wear to a very sharp point during edging.
g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,
in accordance with these instructions and in the
manner intended for the particular type of power
tool, taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
• Before landscaping or trenching, inspect and ensure
there are no exposed or buried cables or pipes or
other objects that may create a hazard or interfere with
operating the edger.
• Set depth to only that required for the job, do not
overload. If tool slows, pull back slightly and wait until
blade returns to normal speed.
• Never hang the edger by the power cord.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
• Only use extension cords intended for outdoor use.
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• Check damaged parts before further use of the appliance,
a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform it’s intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect it’s operation.
• Ensure guards are kept in place.
• Always keep blade area clean.
• When using the edger, stones, pieces of metal and other
objects can be thrown out at high speed by the blade.
The tool and guard are designed to reduce the danger.
However, the following special precautions should be
taken:
• Wear safety glasses or other eye protection, gloves,
long pants and suitable footwear.
• Make sure that other people and pets are at least 5
metres away.
• Always stand to left side of main handle.
• Before landscaping or Trenching, check for buried
electrical cables.
• To reduce the risk of injury, work going away from
nearby solid objects such as walls, steps, stones, trees
etc. Use great care when working close to solid objects,
and where necessary, do edging or trimming by hand.
• Use only blades as recommended.
• Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first
switching off the machine.
• Let the blade come to rest naturally.
• Periodically check that all fixings are properly tightened.
Unpacking
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely
that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing.
If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the
parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
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Shaft Adjustment
Setting Up
The shaft can be adjusted to suit the operator.
Assembling the Shaft
Loosen the locking collar (5) and slide the upper (4) and
lower (8) shafts apart until the desired length is achieved.
Re-tighten the collar.
The shaft must be assembled on removal from the carton.
Remove the bag containing the two small screws from
the shaft.
Note: Before assembling the upper and lower shafts, you
will need to remove and discard the protector packaging.
1. Insert the upper shaft (5) into the lower shaft (8), taking
care not to tangle the cable inside the shaft.
Cord routing
Always make sure that you route the cord away from the
work area to prevent it from coming near the blade of the
edger. Lay your cable route before starting work.
Start your edger at the point nearest to the electrical socket,
and then move away whilst working. This will mean that the
cord will be pulled through the area that has already been
cut, thereby keeping it out of danger of being cut through
by the blade.
2. Slide the lower section of the shaft locking collar (5) onto
the lower shaft and turn it anti-clockwise to lock it on to
the lower shaft.
3. Align the holes in the collar
with the holes in the shaft then
fit the two small screws, to
lock in the collar.
Cord Restraint
Your GMC EDG3 is fitted with a Cord restraint to prevent
the power cable from both being disconnected and also
to prevent excessive strain on the connecting plugs
during use.
It is recommended the cord restraint is used as follows:
Approx 300mm from the end of
the extension Cable, form a tight
loop in the extension cable, and
feed the loop through the square
hole beneath the handle. Place
the loop over the inner hook
in the handle to prevent the
cable pulling back through the
square hole.
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Switching on
Note. The Edge Guide Lever should be returned to the
upright position to lock the Guide in the raised position.
Your GMC EDG3 is fitted with
two safety levers to prevent
accidental operation of the tool.
Cutting Depth
The Cutting Depth of the edger can be altered to one of 3
settings to a Max of approx 38mm.
To turn on the edger pull in
one or both Safety levers (3)
and press the power switch (2)
fully down.
1. To adjust the cutting depth, loosen the Height adjustment
knob (10) approx 5–6 full turns, but do not remove. Push
the knob fully towards the body of the edger and at the
same time move the guide wheel arm across to the
opposite side of the housing.
Hold one or both of the levers in to maintain power to the
unit. To stop the edger, release levers.
Take care when you turn the edger “On” that the cutter is in
a safe position to operate.
Edge Guide
The edge guide is used when edging is required against a
solid material like a paved surface. It is important to ensure
the edge guide is used in these conditions as the edge
guide will assist in preventing the blade from making direct
contact with the paved surface.
2. Raise or lower the arm to the
desired position, and then
pull the height adjusting knob
outwards. Tighten the knob
until all of the slack is taken
out of the assembly. Check to
ensure the guide wheel arm
has located into one of the pre
allocated positions and the
head of the bolt securing the front wheel arm is sitting flat
on the surface of the wheel arm.
• To set the edge guide in the Down position, grasp
the Edge Guide Lever (6) and move the knob
sideways toward the centre of the edger and then
push downwards.
Firmly tighten the height adjustment knob.
Note: The Edge Guide Lever should be returned to the
upright position to lock the Guide in the down position.
• To set the edge guide in the Up position, grasp the
Edge Guide Lever and move the knob sideways
toward the centre of the edger and then pull upwards
to lift the guide.
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During edging some sparks may be generated from hitting
stones: this is normal. Do not attempt to edge when the
grass or soil is wet or moist; both for electrical safety and to
prevent clogging of the blade chamber.
Operating
Edging
1. Set the cut depth at 25mm and set edge guide to the
down position.
Landscaping / Trenching
2. The guard incorporates a
raised rib section which acts
as a blade cut indicator. This
rib will assist in guiding the
operator where the blade
will cut. During operation the
operator can sight down the
rib of the guard to where the
edge is to be cut.
Before landscaping or trenching, inspect and ensure there
are no exposed or buried cables or pipes or other objects
that may create a hazard or interfere with operating the
edger. Lift the edge guide lever (6) for all trenching. Set the
depth to only that required for the job, do not overload, if
tool slows, pull back slightly and wait until the blade returns
to normal speed.
Cleaning the guard chamber
3. Before starting the edger, line up the tool so the edge
guide rests against the edge of the paved surface,
both rear wheels should be on the paved surface when
edging.
HINT: When there is heavy overgrowth of grass over the
paved surface it may drag on the guard. An initial cut
may be required with the edger on the grass side. This
will require lifting up the edger guide and may require
reducing the depth of cut.
4. To avoid kickback of the edger,
tilt the handle down so the
blade is above the ground.
5. Turn the edger on and allow
the blade to spin without
moving the tool.
WARNING: Ensure the tool is switched off and is
disconnected from mains power before cleaning the guard
chamber.
After each use the blade chamber should be cleared of dirt
and grass build-up, to maintain cutting efficiency.
1. Pull the Guard Cleaner Lock
Knob (13) out and rotate it a
quarter of a turn to lock it in the
out position.
2. Use the Guard Cleaner Lever
(12) to pivot the guard cleaner
back and forth until the guard
chamber is clean.
6. Slowly raise the handle to
lower the blade, finding the
edge of the paved surface and start edging. Then move
forward slowly along the edge of the paved surface,
keeping the edge guide pressed lightly against the
pavement edge.
For the first edging each season, it is best to move forward
slowly because grass is thickest then. Subsequent edging
will be completed more rapidly. If the tool slows down, back
it up slightly until the blade returns to normal speed.
3. When finished retract the guard and release the locking
knob so that the pin locates into the hole in the
guard cleaner, as shown.
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4. After the blade is secure, rotate the blade by hand to ensure the
blade is not making contact with any components of the edger.
NOTE: Edging of heavily overgrown edges and damp soils
can create greater build-up of difficult to remove waste. It
may be necessary to remove the bulk of this material using
a long thin implement (ie. screwdriver) before operating the
guard cleaner.
Blade wear is expected whenever you use your edger.
Blades wear quite quickly when edging along concrete
paths. This does not effect the efficiency of the edger
and is expected due to the aggressive abrasion of
concrete on steel.
Maintenance
Changing the Blade
Edger Blades are not a warranty item! Edger Blades
are available from your local Hardware store or can be
purchased direct from GMC. See details on the back page
of this manual.
WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or tool
adjustments ensure the power supply cable has been totally
disconnected from the mains power.
Before performing any maintenance or tool adjustments
ensure the power supply cable has been totally
disconnected from the mains power.
Cleaning
CAUTION. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean
the tool.
Never allow any liquid to get inside the tool, never immerse
any part of the tool into a liquid.
1. Lay the edger on its side with the blade facing up.
2. Place a 26mm spanner over the outer blade flange and
use a 17mm spanner to remove the lock nut in an anti-
clockwise direction.
Remove the lock nut, outer flange and the blade and
ensure the shaft and inner flange are clean of any
dirt, etc.
Preventing Corrosion
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents that
greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. If you use the
tool in areas where fertilizers or chemicals have been used,
the tool should be cleaned immediately afterwards. Wipe
all exposed parts with a damp cloth. You may lubricate only
metal parts with a light petroleum based oil. When cleaning,
never immerse in water or squirt it with a hose.
3. Fit the new blade and outer flange and ensure all is
located correctly, as shown. Fit the lock nut and tighten
firmly using both spanners.
General inspection
Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. They
may vibrate loose over time.
Repairs
Only an authorised service centre should replace the
cordset or effect other repairs. If the cordset is damaged
or worn, have it repaired or replaced by an authorised
service centre.
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GMC customer assist
If your product needs repairing, replacing,
technical service or you simply need help or advice,
please contact us on our Customer Assist Line
1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand).
For prompt service we suggest you log your service request
access to the Internet, please contact our service department
on 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand).
7am –7pm, 7days a week (AEST).
Please note that if repair or replacement is required,
you must provide a valid original purchase receipt.
You will need the following details at hand to log your service request;
Personal details: First & Last name, address, pick up address,
contact phone numbers, email address
Product details: Product number, date of purchase, retailer bought from,
State & postcode, receipt number, reason for the request,
copy of official purchase receipt
Attach your purchase receipt and save with this Manual for future reference.
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