English – 3Before using a new machine• Read the Operator‘s Manual carefully.• Check the assembly and adjustment of the cutting equipment.See page 13.• Start the machine and check the carburetor settings.See page 16-17.IMPORTANT! A too lean carburetor adjustment significantlyincreases the risk of an engine breakdown.Insufficient care of the air filter will cause deposits on the sparkplug resulting in starting difficulties.List of contentsSYMBOL EXPLANATIONSymbols ............................................................................... 2CONTENTSBefore using a new machine ............................................... 3List of contents .................................................................... 3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPersonal protective equipment ............................................ 4The machine‘s safety equipment ......................................... 4Control, maintenance and service of the machine‘s safetyequipment ............................................................................ 6Cutting equipment ............................................................... 7General safety instructions .................................................. 8General working instructions ............................................. 10Basic working techniques .................................................. 10WHAT IS WHAT?What is what on the edger? ............................................... 12ASSEMBLYAssembling the loop handlebar ......................................... 13Assembling the angle gear ................................................ 13Assembling the blade ........................................................ 13FUEL HANDLINGFuel mixture ....................................................................... 14Fuelling .............................................................................. 14START AND STOPControl before starting ....................................................... 15Start and stop .................................................................... 15MAINTENANCECarburetor ......................................................................... 16Muffler with catalytic converter .......................................... 18Cooling system .................................................................. 18Air filter .............................................................................. 18Spark plug ......................................................................... 19Angle gear ......................................................................... 19Lubricating the flexible drive axle ...................................... 19Adjusting the edger‘s cutting depth ................................... 19Maintenance schedule ...................................................... 20TECHNICAL DATA225E .................................................................................. 21FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONCONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYour warranty rights and obligations ................................. 22CONTENTSWARNING!Under no circumstances may the design ofthe machine be modified without the permis-sion of the manufacturer. Always use genuineaccessories. Non-authorised modificationsand/or accessories can result in seriouspersonal injury or the death of the operator orothers.Your warranty does not cover damage orliability caused by the use of non-authorizedaccessories or replacement parts.!Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissioncontrol devices and systems may be performed by anynonroad engine repair establishment or individual.