Operator’s Manual LAWN EDGER 79 cc, 4 Cycle MODEL:YF7302 IMPORTANT: This manual provides complete instructions for safely operating and maintaining your Edger. Read and save these instructions. Refer to this manual each time before using your Edger. Keep this manual for future reference. WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Definitions……………………………………………...............…….…..3 Important Safety Information………………………...............……………5 Product Specifications……………………………….............……………….9 Parts & Features……………………………………………...............………….10 Assembly………………………………………………….................………………11 Engine Preparation………………………………………...............…………..13 Operation……………………………………………………...............…………...15 Maintenance……………………………………………………...............……….18 Troubleshooting…………………………………………..........
Safety Definitions Safety Alert Symbols The following symbols are used on the product and in this manual to alert the operator of potential safety hazards. Read them carefully, and understand their meaning. DANGER! Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Do not use if children or bystanders are present. Do NOT touch hot muffler or cylinder. These parts are extremely hot from opera¬tion and may remain hot for a short time after operation. Rotating parts can cause serious injury. Keep hands and feet away. To reduce risk of fire, clean spilled gas and oil and keep unit free from debris. Gasoline is extremely flammable. Allow machine to cool before refueling.
Important Safety Information RESPONSIBILITY OF OPERATOR 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Carefully read and follow these safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Know your product. Read and understand this manual before use. Compare the illustrations to unit. Learn location and function of all controls. Thoroughly understanding the unit before use will result in the best performance and safety. Follow all instructions when assembling the unit.
• Familiarize yourself with all the safety and operating decals on this equipment. WARNING! • Thoroughly inspect the area where the edger is to be used and remove all foreign objects. Your equipment can propel small objects at high speed causing personal injury or property damage. Stay away from breakable objects, such as house windows, auto glass, greenhouses, etc. • Check that all nuts and bolts are tight and equipment is in good condition.
operator. WARNING! • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. • Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. WARNING! • Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never run. Never operate the edger at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. • Look behind and use care when backing.
fumes may reach an open flame. STORAGE SAFETY WARNING! • Always refer to the operator’s manual instructions for important details if the edger is to be stored for an extended period. • Never store the edger with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as water heaters, space heaters, clothes dryers, etc. • To reduce fire hazard, keep edger free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. • Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
CHILDREN SAFETY WARNING! • Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the edger and the edging activity. • Keep children out of the edging area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult. • Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Be alert and turn edger off if children enter the area. • Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children.
Parts & Features 1. Start Lever Lever on handle which allows the engine to run. When lever is released, engine will stop. 2. Choke Control Restricts the air intake. This allows for an enriched fuel-air mixture which helps to start the engine. 3. Muffler Location of engine exhaust. 4. Recoil Starter Handle The engine is equipped with an easy pull recoil starter. 5. Blade Rotating cutting element. 6. Blade Guard Prevents stones and debris from being thrown at the operator. 7.
Assembly Read and follow the assembly instructions. Do not discard any parts or materials until the unit is assembled. References to the right or left side of the edger are from the viewpoint of the operator’s position behind the edger. WARNING! Do not operate edger if it is damaged or not completely and correctly assembled. WARNING! Before doing any assembly or maintenance to the unit, remove the wire from the spark plug.
WARNING! Flameout wires MUST be connected for correct engine operation. Failure to connect can result in serious injury. How to Remove Edger from Carton 1. Remove all parts and packaging components. 2. Use a utility knife to cut all 4 vertical edges and lay the side panels flat around the edger. 3. Remove any remaining packaging. 4. Roll the unit out from the carton, and place on a hard level surface. How to Assemble the Handle NOTE: Refer to Figure 2 when following steps below: 1.
Engine Preparation Engine Oil SA CAUTION! Engine shipped without oil. SAE 10W-30 Failure to add oil will result in serious engine damage. A bottle of SAE 30 engine SAE 30 oil is included with your edger. Refer to the chart on the right for alternative 20 60 80 100° F 40 oil types to use at different TEMP -20 0 temperatures. Always use -30- -20 10 0 10 20 30 40° C a high quality detergent oil Ambient Service Temperature classified “For Service, SG, SH, SJ” or higher. Do not use special additives.
cutting depth (See Figure 7), and check that the frame of the edger is level. 2. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean with cloth. (See Figure 3) 3. Insert dipstick into fill spout but do NOT screw in. Remove dipstick and check oil level. 4. When oil level is full, the oil will be at upper limit on dip stick. If oil level is near or below the lower limit, oil must be added. (See Figure 4) 5. Add oil slowly until the oil level reaches the upper limit of the dipstick.
Operation Before Starting the Engine WARNING! Before starting engine, read operator’s manual. Become familiar with location and function of all controls. Know how to stop the engine quickly. WARNING! Before starting the engine, check that the flameout wire terminals have been connected. Before attempting to start the engine, review the following steps: 1. Unit has been assembled according to all assembly instructions. 2. Flameout wire terminals are connected. 3.
machine.(See Figure 6) 3. Always rotate Choke to the Chock RuN / Warm Start Position, when the engine is cold. (See Figure 5) NOTE: Not required when re-starting a warm engine. ChOKE / Cold Start 4. Firmly grip the edger handle with your left hand, pulling the Start Lever against the figure 5 handle. (See Figure 6) NOTE: Engine will not start if the Start Lever Start lever is not pulled against the handle 5. Firmly grip the Recoil Starter Handle with your right hand. (See Figure 6) Recoil Starter Depth 6.
EDGING TIPS • • • • WARNING! Read the Operator’s manual. Know location and functions of all controls. Keep all safety devices and shields in place. Never allow children or uninstructed adults to operate the edger. Keep bystanders away from machine. Keep away from the blade and all rotating parts, which cause injury. Edging is best performed when conditions are dry. If the soil is too wet, dirt becomes packed around the blade causing premature belt wear and decreased performance.
Maintenance Maintenance Schedule WARNING! Before performing any maintenance, turn engine off and remove the wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting and serious injury. IMPORTANT: The warranty on this edger does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the edger as instructed in this manual, and only use genuine replacement parts. The following table lists required periodic maintenance.
CAUTION! IMPORTANT NOTES about Maintenance schedule 1. Re-check tightness of all fasteners after first 2 hours of initial use 2. Change engine oil after first 2-8 hours of initial use 3. Change oil every 25 hours if operating under heavy load or in high temperatures 4. Clean air filter every 10 hours if operating under dusty conditions. WARNING! Use only GENUINE replacement parts. Other parts may damage the unit or result in injury.
How to Replace the Belt IMPORTANT: Only use a replacement belt from the manufacturer. 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 2. Remove the two rear guard bolts to remove the engine pulley cover. (See front Guard Figure 9) Screws 3. Remove the two Front Guard Screws and the Belt Guard. (See Figure 10) 4. Push the blade arm toward the unit to compress the blade arm spring and belt Guard slacken the belt.
4. Remove the blade. 5. Replace with new blade from the manufacturer by reversing the above steps. Note: Tighten the blade locknut to 35-45 foot-pounds (47-61 N-m) How to Clean the Air Filter A dirty air filter will restrict air intake. Regular maintenance of air cleaner will help improve engine performance and reduce emissions. WARNING! Never clean air filter with gasoline or an easy ignited solvent because it may cause explosion. NOTE: Refer to Figure 12 when following the steps below: 1.
4. Visually inspect the spark plug for cracks or damage. If cracked, replace spark plug. 5. Clean carbon deposits. If excessive carbon build up, replace spark plug. 6. Check that the gap of the spark plug is 0.024-0.028 in. (0.6-0.7 mm). (See Figure 14) 7. Re-insert the spark plug and tighten using the spark plug wrench and rod. (See Figure 13) NOTE: Torque of spark plug is 18-22 foot-pounds (25-30 Nm) 8. Reattach spark plug wire to spark plug.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) Engine difficult to start 1. Out of fuel 2. Start lever is not compressed 3. Choke in “Run / Warm Start” position 4. Spark plug wire disconnected 5. Fouled spark plug 6. Dirty Carburetor 7. Clogged air filter 8. Clogged fuel filter 9. Contaminated Fuel 1. Add fresh fuel 2. Pull start lever against handle 3. Rotate Choke lever to “Choke / Cold Start” position 4. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug 5. Remove spark plug. Inspect.
Warranty Please keep your original purchase receipt in a safe place as proof of purchase. Warranty coverage for this product must be verified by the original purchase receipt. The warranty period begins on the day that the product was purchased from an authorized retailer of Yard Force products. Warranty coverage only applies to the original purchaser and is not transferrable. Warranty coverage is only provided on products purchased from authorized Yard Forceretailers.
3. 4. 5. 6. warranty coverage. If service or a warranty evaluation is requested, Yard Force will direct you to the nearest authorized service center – or you can ship the product directly to Yard Force for service. All shipping costs are the responsibility of the consumer. Yard Forcewill provide anRGA number that should be used in all communications with Yard Force and/or the Yard Force Authorized Service Centerand is required to be indicated on the product itself and on the outside of the box.
Limitation of Liability (cont.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your Warranty Rights and Obligations: The California Air Resources Board, U.S. EPA and Sumec Hardware & Tools Co., Ltd.(Sumec) are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your new outdoor power equipment engine. California In California, new spark-ignited small off-road equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. Other States, U.S.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact Sumec Hardware & Tools Co., Ltd.(Sumec) customer service representative at 866-902-9690 Monday-Friday between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time or write to daniel.castles@sumec-na.com Warranty Coverage: Sumec warrants that the product engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause such engine to fail to conform with the U.S.
Exclusions: Failures other than those resulting from defects in material or workmanship are not covered by this Emission Control System Warranty.
(b) Exhaust manifold (c) Catalytic converter (if available) (5) Crankcase breather assembly including (a) Breather connection tube (6) Fuel tank evaporative emissions control system including: (a) purge valves (b) Carbon canister (c) canister Mounting Brackets (d) Fuel Cap (e) Fuel Tank (7) Miscellaneous items used in above systems including: (a) Switches (b) Hoses, belts connectors, and assemblies (8) Air injection system (a) Pulse valve 30
