EarthQuake WE43E - Manual (Page 11)

Operator's Manual
WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger
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FOR mODEl WE43E ElECTRIC STaRT
1. Check that the battery is connected using the white plastic
connectors inside the battery box. Insert ignition key into
ignition and turn key to the START position until engine starts
running, then release key to the ON position. DO NOT hold
the ignition key in the START position longer than 3 seconds.
2. Run engine for 30 to 45 seconds at hALF ChOKE position
until engine warms up.
3. Move choke lever to RUN position and move throttle to
desired speed.
4. To stop, turn switch to OFF position on manual start models.
On electric start, turn ignition key to the OFF position.
DO NOT attempt to start engine in the following ways:
• DO NOT use starting fluid.
• DO NOT spray flammable liquids or vapors into air cleaner,
carburetor or spark plug chamber.
• DO NOT remove spark plug and attempt to start engine.
Flammable fuel can spray out & ignite from a spark from spark
plug.
Warm Engine Start:
1. Move choke lever to ChOKE position.
NOTE: Choke position is defined by moving the choke lever
as far to the CHOKE position as possible.
2. Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting.
Hot Engine Start:
1. Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting.
2. If engine does not fire, refer to Step 1 of Warm Engine Start-
ing.
aDJUSTING CUTTING BlaDE DEPTH
The cutting blade can be adjusted for optimum cutting depth.
NOTE: Cutting blade depth should only be made before
starting edger.
To adjust blade depth:
1. Remove detent pin and slide height adjuster bar down to the
desired cutting height.
2. Insert detent pin through height adjuster bar and wheel
mount bracket.