Global Machinery Company Edger PEDG User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
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Description of symbols  
Dear Customer  
The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These  
represent important information about the product or  
instructions on its use.  
If you require any help with your product, whether it  
is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information,  
please phone our Help Line for an immediate response.  
Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in  
New Zealand.  
Wear hearing protection.  
Wear eye protection.  
Wear breathing protection.  
Introduction  
Conforms to relevant standards for  
electromagnetic compatibility.  
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.  
Warning.  
You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate,  
and, with proper care, it will give you many years of  
dependable service.  
Read these instructions for use carefully.  
Choke control  
Start position (choke closed).  
CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction  
Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take  
special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.  
Run position (choke open).  
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.  
Use at a distance of at least 15m from  
other people.  
Thrown objects and rotating line can  
cause severe injury.  
Warning. Do not put hands or feet under the  
Environmental protection  
cover of the machine when it is running.  
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.  
Warning. Rotating blades.  
Explosive material.  
Extremely hot surface. Do not touch a hot  
muffler, gear box or cylinder, you may get  
burned. These parts get extremely hot from  
operation and remain hot for a short time after  
the unit is turned off.  
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Personal safety  
Specifications  
Engine:  
Speed:  
Depth of cut:  
Size of blade:  
Bore size:  
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.  
26cc, 2 Stroke  
0 - 2200min-1  
10mm, 20mm, 30mm  
180mm  
18mm  
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.  
Safety equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid  
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for  
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.  
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning  
the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached  
to a rotating part of the power tool may result in  
personal injury.  
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at  
all times. This enables better control of the power tool  
in unexpected situations.  
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.  
fuel type:  
Unleaded  
Unleaded petrol / oil (40:1)  
700ml  
Fuel mixture:  
Fuel tank capacity:  
Equivalent Spark plugs:  
NGK BM4A  
CHAMPION CJ14  
DENSO W14M-U10  
BOSCH WS8E  
Sound pressure value:  
Weight:  
119db(A)  
7.5kg  
Safety instructions  
WARNING. Read and understand 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 below refers to your mains-operated  
(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)  
power tool.  
If devices are provided for the connection of dust  
extraction and collection facilities ensure that these  
are connected and properly used. Use of these devices  
can reduce dust-related hazards.  
Save these instructions  
Work area  
Power tool use and care  
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark  
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.  
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.  
areas invite accidents.  
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.  
Keep children and bystanders away while operating  
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.  
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Blade fracture.  
Catapulting of blade pieces.  
Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn.  
Do not use blades that are deformed or cracked.  
Do not operate in a hazardous location. Such areas  
include where there is a risk of explosion of petrol  
fumes, leaking gas or explosive dust.  
Ensure the tool is switched off completely before  
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or  
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures  
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.  
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.  
Do not operate in a confined area. Exhaust gases,  
smoke or fumes could reach dangerous concentrations.  
Protect your tool. This edger is NOT WEATHERPROOF  
and should not be exposed to direct sunlight, high  
ambient temperature and damp, wet or high humidity  
conditions.  
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or  
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any  
other condition that may affect the power tool’s  
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired  
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly  
maintained power tools.  
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly  
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are  
less likely to bind and are easier to control.  
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 intended could result in a  
hazardous situation.  
Do not smoke while refuelling. This is potentially dangerous  
as it may ignite the fuel and cause an explosion.  
Take care not to spill fuel. When refuelling the edger  
ensure that the motor has been switched off. Prevent  
the spilling of fuel as this may also ignite with the hot  
motor. Never refuel whilst the engine running.  
Be careful where you store the edger. Store the edger in  
a dry area away from flammable liquids.  
Keep your distance. The edger emits exhaust fumes.  
Ensure bystanders keep a safe distance.  
Ensure you use oil-mix fuel. Ensure that you mix 40  
parts unleaded fuel to 1 part engine grade oil. If not,  
the engine will overheat and cause damage to your  
edger.  
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when  
engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling  
fuel tank.  
When making any adjustments to the tool always wait  
for the blade to come to a complete stop and turn off  
the tool.  
Service  
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair  
personnel using only identical replacement parts.  
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool  
is maintained.  
Additional safety rules for edgers  
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible  
to eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards  
may arise in connection with the tool’s construction and  
design:  
Never attempt to unclog the blade chamber by tapping  
the tool on the ground, this can damage the unit.  
Contact with the blade.  
Kickback of the edger due to hidden solid objects.  
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Keep hands clear of edge guide and blade when  
cleaning as these wear to a very sharp point during  
edging.  
Use only blades as recommended.  
Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first  
switching off the machine.  
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.  
Let the blade come to rest naturally.  
Periodically check that all fixings are properly tightened.  
Contents of carton  
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.  
The GMC edger is supplied with the following accessories  
as standard:  
Blade spanner  
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.  
Large flange spanner  
Spark plug wrench  
Auxiliary handle  
Auxiliary handle locking knob  
Shaft height adjustment knob  
This instruction manual  
Ensure guards are kept in place.  
Always keep blade area clean.  
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.  
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.  
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Know your product  
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1.Lock off button  
2.Throttle trigger  
3. Ignition switch  
4.Auxiliary handle  
5.Shaft  
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2
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6.Edger guide lever  
7.Wheel  
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8.Auxiliary handle lock knob  
9. Height adjustment knob  
10. Guide wheel  
11. Blade cut indicator  
12. Fuel tank  
13. Recoil starter  
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14. Primer bulb  
15. Spark plug  
16. Air filter cover  
17. Choke lever  
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18. Shaft height adjustment knob  
19. Air filter cover locking knob  
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16  
19  
12  
11  
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13  
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17  
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4.Unscrew the fuel tank cap and pour the mixture into  
the tank.  
Assembly  
Inserting the shaft  
Remove the nut from the hole in the base of the edger  
and insert the shaft. Replace the nut and retighten it.  
4a  
4b  
Telescope handle adjustment  
The shaft handle can be set at  
three different heights.  
To set the height for your  
comfort, slide the tube up to  
the level required using one of  
the three holes provided and  
insert the coach screw. Tighten  
the shaft height assembly  
adjustment knob (18).  
5.Be careful not to spill any mixture. If this happens, wipe  
the spill with a clean rag.  
6.Start the engine at least three metres away from the  
area where the fuel tank has been filled up in order to  
avoid any risk of fire.  
Danger of fire and burn injury.  
Always use extreme care when handling fuel! Fuel is  
highly flammable.  
Attaching the auxiliary handle  
To attach the auxiliary handle  
fit it onto the slot on the main  
handle.  
Never attempt to fuel the edger if the fuel system  
components are damaged or are leaking.  
Never attempt the refuel the engine while it is running  
or still warm, allow it to cool before fueling.  
Adjust it to the most  
comfortable position and insert  
the auxiliary handle locking  
knob (8), securing it firmly.  
Never smoke or light any fires near the edger  
or fuels.  
Always transport and store fuels in an approved  
container.  
Never place flammable material close the the  
engine muffler.  
Fueling  
MOTOR FUEL: MIX AT 40:1 ONLY  
1.Use fresh unleaded petrol. You must use 100% synthetic  
oil specifically made for heavily stressed two-stroke  
engines.  
2.Mix the petrol and oil in an approved container.  
Never mix fuel in the edger.  
Do not use petrol which contains ethanol or methanol  
as it may damage the fuel lines and other engine parts.  
3.Place the edger upright on the ground or on  
a sturdy bench and wipe any debris from around the  
fuel cap.  
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate needs. If fuel  
must be stored longer than 30 days, it should first be  
treated with a stabilizer or similar product.  
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Starting the edger  
Choke control  
Stopping the edger  
Stop the engine by pressing the  
off button (3) to the off position  
marked 0.  
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Start position (choke closed).  
Run position (choke open).  
To start the engine, proceed as follows:  
1. Move the ignition switch (3) to the on position marked  
Running in the engine  
1. During the first ten hours of work, run the engine at a  
moderate RPM.  
2.We advise you in any case not to maintain your engine  
at a high speed as the different components must settle  
with each other during the process of running in the  
engine.  
3.It is at the end of the running in period that the  
engine will reach its maximum power.  
with an I.  
2.Press the primer bulb (14) 6  
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3
4
times until there are no air  
bubbles visible in the fuel  
discharge line.  
Note. This is not necessary if  
the engine is warm.  
3.Push the choke lever (17)  
up to the start position (the  
choke is now closed).  
4.After the first two hours of work, stop and make sure  
that all nuts and screws are securely fastened, and  
tighten them if necessary.  
Note. Again this is not necessary  
if the engine is warm.  
Cutting depth  
4. Pull the recoil starter(13)until  
the engine sounds like it  
wants to run.  
5.Push the choke down to the  
run position.  
The cutting depth of the edger  
can be altered to one of 3  
settings 10mm, 20mm and  
30mm.  
1.To adjust the cutting depth,  
loosen the Height adjustment  
knob approx 5-6 full turns,  
but do not remove.  
2.Push the knob fully towards  
the body of the edger and  
at the same time move the  
front wheel arm across to the  
opposite side of the housing.  
6.Pull the recoil starter rapidly  
until the engine starts.  
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7.Allow the engine to run for 10  
seconds to let it warm up.  
8.To increase the engine speed  
depress the Lock Off button  
(1) on the side of the handle  
and squeeze the throttle  
trigger(2).  
3.Raise or lower the arm to the  
desired position, and then  
pull the height adjusting knob  
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outwards. Rotate the knob in a clockwise direction until  
all of the slack is taken out of assembly.  
4.Check to ensure the front 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. Firmly tighten the height  
adjustment knob.  
3.The guard is fitted with a  
raised rib section which acts  
as a blade cut indicator (11).  
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.  
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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.  
To use the edge guide, hold the  
edge guide control knob (6)  
and move the knob sideways  
toward the centre of the edger  
and then push downwards,  
ensuring that the guide fits into  
the allocated slot.  
The edge guide control knob  
should be returned to the  
upright position to lock the  
guide in the down position.  
To release the edge guide, hold  
the edge guide control knob  
and move the knob sideways  
toward the centre of the edger  
and then pull upwards to lift  
the guide.  
4.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.  
5.To avoid kickback of edger,  
tilt the handle down so the  
blade is above the ground.  
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6.When starting to edge, run  
the engine at full throttle  
and lower the blade gently  
into the ground, being careful  
not to hit concrete with the  
blade.  
7.Slowly lift the handle to lower the blade, finding the  
edge of the paved surface and start edging. Then  
move tool forward slowly along edge of paved surface,  
keeping the edge guide pressed lightly against the  
pavement edge.  
Edging  
For the first edging each season, it’s 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.  
During edging some sparks may be generated from hitting  
stones, this is normal.  
1.Before edging check the area and remove all obstacles  
and objects that could be thrown.  
2.Set the cut depth at 20mm and set edge guide to the  
down position. Blade depth may have to be adjusted to  
differences in height between hard surfaces and the top  
of the grass.  
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Ensure the assembly is correct  
and the blade is correctly  
orientated by checking the  
diagram below.  
With the spanner fitted to the  
outer flange, fit the locking  
nut and tighten with the blade  
spanner in a clockwise direction.  
After the blade is secure, rotate  
the blade by hand to ensure the  
blade is not making contact with  
any components of the edger.  
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.  
Edger blades are not a warranty item! Edger blades are  
available from your local Hardware store.  
Warning. The unit may become very hot during use.  
Avoid contact during and immediately after operation.  
Landscaping / trenching  
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  
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.  
Changing the Blade  
Position the edger on its side with the Blade uppermost.  
Ensure the surface you are working on is clean and  
foreign particles (stones etc) cannot enter the air intake  
slots of the motor housing.  
Place the large flange spanner  
over the outer blade flange.  
Fit the blade spanner over  
the blade lock nut and while  
holding firmly the spanner on  
the blade flange, rotate the  
locking nut in an anti-clockwise  
direction.  
Remove the lock nut completely  
along with the outer flange and  
blade.  
There is no need to remove the  
inner flange although on re  
assembly the area of the inner  
flange must be free of foreign  
particles of dirt etc.  
Maintenance  
WARNING. The engine of the petrol edger must be at  
a complete stop during assembling, repair and cleaning  
operations that could be necessary.  
Air filter  
Accumulated dust in the air filter will reduce engine  
efficiency. Increase fuel consumption and allow abrasive  
particles to pass into the engine. Remove the air filter as  
often as necessary to maintain a clean condition.  
To re assemble with the a new  
blade fit the inner flange on to  
the spindle, fit the replacement  
blade and secure the outer  
flange on to the spindle and blade.  
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Remove air filter cover (16)  
by turning the air filter locking  
knob (19) anti-clockwise and  
removing the cover as you do  
carefully remove the Air intake  
tube so that you can access  
the filter.  
Light surface dust can readily  
be removed by tapping the filter.  
Heavy deposits should be washed out in suitable  
detergent and the filter dried fully before re-installing.  
Checking the spark plug  
Check the spark plug every 10-15 hours of use.  
1.Remove the spark plug cover.  
2.Use the spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug, by  
turning it anti clockwise.  
Storage and maintenance after use  
When you finish working, clean the petrol edger  
completely, making sure there is no grass or dirt  
wrapped in the cutting tools, and put it back into its  
package in order to avoid its hurting you or other people  
during transport.  
Be aware to not hit or cut the fuel tank if you put it  
onto the ground.  
Store the petrol edger away from direct sunlight.  
Do not store in a nylon bag as this can encourage the  
formation of mould.  
At the end of the season, give the petrol edger an  
overall cleaning and a thorough check.  
Whenever the machine is not used for a long period of  
time, proceed as follows:  
Empty the fuel tank completely.  
Protect all metal engine parts from corrosion by coating  
them with oil.  
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Remove the spark plug, put a few drops of oil into the  
cylinder and then pull the recoil starter 2 to 3 times in  
order to distribute the oil evenly. Replace the spark plug.  
Problems  
Power loss or sudden stopping of the engine  
Check whether the fuel tank is empty.  
The mixture does not reach the carburettor. Clean the  
fuel filter in the fuel tank.  
There is water in the mixture. Drain and rinse all the  
fuel system.  
The air filter is dirty. Clean the air filter.  
There are carbon deposits in the cylinder exhaust pipe or  
the muffler. Clean those or change the muffler.  
Bad quality cut  
Overloaded cutting due to grass too thick for engine  
power.  
Wrapped vegetal material on the cutting tool.  
3.Clean and adjust the spark  
plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7mm.  
Replace any damaged  
or visibly worn plug with  
a worn plug with an  
equivalent spark plug, including NGK BM4A, CHAMPION  
CJ14, DENSO W14M-U10, BOSCH WS8E.  
4.Install the spark plug finger tight in the cylinder head,  
then tighten it firmly with the spark plug wrench.  
Servicing  
It is recommended once you first use your petrol edger  
to get it serviced after 15 hours of use.  
From thereafter, service the petrol edger every 2 years.  
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Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual  
before using this product.  
With continuing product development changes may  
have occurred which render the product received  
slightly different to that shown in this instruction  
manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to  
Before returning this product for a  
Warranty Claim or any other reason  
Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia)  
or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand)  
change specifications without notice. Note:  
Specifications may differ from country to country.  
When you make your call, please have  
the following information at hand:  
GMC Product Type GMC Product Code  
A GMC Service Engineer will take your call and, in  
most cases, will be able to solve your problem over  
the phone.  
The GMC 777 Helpline operates from 7am to  
7pm, 7 days a week (EST). This allows you  
to contact GMC directly with any queries and  
technical questions you have regarding  
our products.  
You are welcome to use this phone-in service to  
make suggestions or give comments about any  
GMC product.  
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Melbourne Airport  
Victoria, Australia 3045  
Tel: (03) 8346 1100 Fax: (03) 8346 1200  
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