Echo PE-280 Serial S63012008945 - S63012999999 - Manual (Page 19)

PE-280 OPERATION
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4. Loosen adjustment knob and adjust the blade's depth of cut
to produce a fine cut between sidewalk and grass using a
minimum blade depth, usually with about 13 mm (1/2 in.) of
the blade into the ground. Tighten adjustment knob.
5. Before edging, plan your direction of travel so that the unit
will always be positioned on your right side and so that you
walk on a hard surface whenever possible.
6. Hold edger as shown.
Before edging, be sure to read and understand the entire
Operator's Manual to avoid serious injury.
7. When starting to edge, run the engine at full throttle, and
lower the blade gently into the ground, being careful not to
hit the concrete with the blade.
8. Don't force the blade. Move only as quickly as the blade will
allow.
The complete unit, specifically the drive shaft assembly
and muffler exhaust area may become very hot during use.
Avoid contact during and immediately after operation,
otherwise serious personal injury may result.