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How to Prepare for Storage
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WARNING
Never store the edger indoors with fuel in the fuel tank.
Never store in an enclosed, poorly ventilated area where
fumes could reach an open ame, a spark or a pilot light as
on a furnace, water heater or clothes dryer. Allow engine to
cool before storing unit.
WARNING
Do not remove gasoline while inside a building, near a re,
or while you smoke. Gasoline fumes can cause an explo-
sion or a re.
NOTE: A yearly checkup or tune-up at an authorized service
center will make sure that the edger will provide maximum
performance for the next season.
To prevent fuel gum deposits and corrosion in the unit’s
carburetor and fuel system, it is highly recommended to
use a fuel additive/stabilizer formulated for ethanol fuels.
Follow the stabilizer manufacturer’s instructions. Run the
engine for at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.
When the edger is put in storage for thirty days or more,
the following steps should be followed to make sure the
edger is in good condition the next season.
1. Let the engine run until it is out of gasoline. Remove
the carburetor screw from bowl and drain fuel. Tilt unit
slightly to remove all fuel. Replace screw.
2. Change the oil by following instructions under
How to Change the Oil.
3. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder. Pour one
ounce (US) of oil into the cylinder. Slowly pull the
Maintenance (Continued)
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You may have further questions about assembling, operating, or maintaining this EDGER. If so, you can contact our
Technical Service Department at 1-800-737-2112 (English only).
You may also write to:
METL Corporate Office - CORRESPONDENCE ONLY
ATTN: Technical Service – METL
6700 Wildlife Way
Long Grove, IL 60047
Technical Service
When contacting the Technical Service Department, have ready:
• Your Name
• Your Address
• Your Phone Number
• Model Number of Product
• Date of Purchase
(include copy of receipt for written requests)
If you need assistance or have any questions, CALL
TOLL FREE: 1-800-737-2112.
recoil-start grip so that the oil will protect the cylinder.
Install a new spark plug in the cylinder. Pull starter
handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. Pull recoil
slowly until resistance is felt. This will close the
cylinder valves.
WARNING
Do not attach spark plug wire to spark plug when storing
unit.
4. Clean edger. Remove all dirt, leaves, debris, grease,
etc. from the edger - including cylinder cooling
fans, recoil starter cover holes, under fuel tank, and
under mufer.
5. Check the edger for worn or damaged parts. Have
damaged parts replaced if necessary.
6. Tighten any loose hardware.
7. Apply lubrication as directed in Maintenance section.
8. Put the unit in a building that has good ventilation.
9. Cover the edger with a breathing material.