TEXAS EC 8700 Lawn Edger User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: TEXAS

TEXAS EC 8700 Lawn Edger User Manual

Original instructions

Congratulations on purchasing your new Please read this instruction manual carefully, especially the safety warnings marked with the symbol:

Spare parts

Spare part drawings for the specific product can be found on our website www.texas.dk
If you find the part numbers yourself, this will facilitate more rapid service.
For purchase of spare parts, please contact your dealer. You will find a list of dealers on the Texas website

Safety precautions

Setup

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotatingparts.
Read this manual carefully. Make sure that you are familiar with the different controls, settings and handles of the equipment.
Know how to stop the unit and ensure that you are familiar with emergency stop.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Note, that local regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
If you feel unwell, tired or have consumed alcohol or drugs, do not operate the machine. Always inspect the machine before usage. Ensure that no parts are worn or damaged. Replace worn out or damaged elements and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
The operator of the machine is responsible for people’s safety. Never use the machine near children or animals
The operator of the machine is held liable for any accidents or hazards to other people and their property.
Thoroughly inspect the area, where the equipment is to be used, if necessary remove any foreign objects.
Do not refuel gasoline indoors or while the engine is running.
Spilled gasoline is extremely flammable, never refuel while the engine is still hot.
Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine. It may cause a fire or explosion!
Beware of hazards, while working on difficult soil hence; extremely stony or hard soil.
Boots with non-slip soles with steel jacket is required. Avoid loose-fitting clothes

Operation

Always start the engine from safety zone.
Do not leave the safety zone while operating the machine, if it is necessary to leave the safety zone, turn off the engine before leaving the zone.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine immediately, remove the spark plug cap and inspect the machine thoroughly for damage. Repair the damage before continuing
If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of damage.
Always disengage the levers, turn off the engine, and remove the spark plug, when the unit is left unattended.
Always turn off the engine and ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop before making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes
Never operate the machine at a fast pace.
Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to work at too fast a rate.
Do not carry passengers.
Pay attention, while the machine is in reverse. Never allow any bystanders in front of unit.
Always disengage the machine, if not in use.
Only operate the machine at daylight or in fully illuminated areas
Ensure a stable foothold and always keep a firm hold on the handles. Always walk, never run.
Do not operate the equiment when barefoot or wearing sandals.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes
By rear tillers, ensure that the blades are protected by safety shield, only the part of the blades that works into the soil must be free.
Never attempt to make any adjustments, while the engine is running.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine backwards
Never operate the engine indoor or in areas with low ventilation. The exhaustion from the engine contains carbon monoxide. Failure to observe could result in permanent injury or death.

Gasoline safety

Use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the fumes are explosive.
Serious personal injury can occur, when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes. Rinse your skin and change clothes immediately!
Use only an approved gasoline container. Do not use soft drink bottle or similar!
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
Never refuel your machine indoors.
Let the engine cool down before refilling
Never fill the fuel tank to more than 2.5 cm below bottom of filler in order to provide space for fuel to expansion.
After refueling, ensure that the cap tighten securely.`
Never use the lock-function on the gasoline gun, when refueling.
Do not smoke while refueling.
Never refuel inside a building or where gasoline fumes may get in contact with an ignition source.
Keep gasoline and engine away from appliance, pilot lights, barbecues, electric appliances, power tools, etc.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this shall be done outdoors

Maintenance and storage

The engine shall be stopped when carrying out maintenance and cleaning operations, when changing tools and when being transported by means other than under its own power.
Check regularly that all bolts and nuts are tightened. Retighten if necessary.
The engine must be completely cooled before storing indoors or covered.
If the machine unused for a period of time, please refer to the instructions in this manual.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.~
Only use orginal spare parts or accessories. If not orginal parts or accessories is used, the liablility is no longer applied.
Replace foulty silencers.

Miscellaneous

The gears are delivered pre-greased.
However, always ensure they are well greased before each use.
The motor is not pre-filled with oil.
Factory-fitted control devices, such as the handle-mounted clutch cable, must not be removed or exposed.
Only drain the fuel tank outdoors. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the fumes are explosive.
Ensure that the machine is properly secured when transported on a flatbed etc.
Reduce the throttle during engine shutdown and close the fuel valve.

Identification of parts

Figure 1:

Engine
Blade
Blade angle adjustment (15 degrees)
Height adjustable right rear wheel
Height adjustable front
Depth adjustment knob (N+1-5)
Deadman’s lever
Recoil starter

Assembly

The machine is almost ready assembled from the factory. Only a few items remain to be assembled:

Mount lower part iof the handle. Than mount the upper part of handle bar to lower part with the enclosed bolt See figure 2
Attach the cabel .See figure 3
Mount the depth adjustment rod to lever and brackert, fasten with cotter See figure 4

Operation

Always check and refill oil before the start!
The oil level should always be between min. and max on the dipstick (F). Fill with SAE-30 oil. There should be total 0.4 liter oil in the engine. Use only unleaded 95 octane fuel to the engine. Never overfill the tank (G).

Start the engine(illustration 5):

On a cold engine open the choker (A). Note: By a hot engine choke is not
Turn the throttle lever on full(B)
Pull the recoil starter (E) gently until you feel resistance in the rope. Then pull quickly and Do not at any time let go of the recoil starter but glide it gently back and pull again.
Regulate the choker (A) until the engine is running

Important:

The engine incline must not exceed 10 degrees! Operation safety zone
Do not leave the operation safety zone marked in fig 7, while working with the machine. If it is necessary to leave the operation zone, for example to readjust than first stop the engine.

Height adjustment

The wheel front and right rear can be height adjusted, so the fit the curb that has to be cut. Se figure 6-1.
Important: Always stop the engine and remove the sparklplug cap before any adjustment.

Depth and angle adjustment of blade

The blade can be depth and angle adjusted in order to fit the curb that has to be cut. Se figure 6.(1-3)

Adjust the front wheel to the desired
Set depth adjustment knob to the disired height (N+1-5)
Set the blade angle adjustment lever at the desired

Note: It might be nessesssary to readjust in order to fit the tarrain

Blade

Removing the blade

If you remove the blade to sharpen or replace it, you must use some heavy gloves to protect your hands.

Loosen the blade bolt. Use a piece of wood to prevent the blade from turning
Remove the bolt, washer, blade and blade holder in that order
Sharpen or replace the
Insert the blade holder, blade, washer and bolt in that
Tighten the blade bolt. Use a piece of wood to prevent the blade from turning

Warning: A blade must be sharpened so it is in
100 % balance, otherwise it may cause vibrations that could damage the engine. Damage to engine due to faulty sharpening is not covered by warranty. We therefore recommend letting a service center sharpen the blade.