Frequently
Asked Questions
Do
you sell products and parts over the Internet?
How
do I locate a Power Trim dealer in my area?
When
should I replace the blade on my edger?
What
size is the drive belt on my edger?
Which
engine option should I purchase on my edger?
How
often and where should I apply grease to my edger?
How
do I change the blade on my edger?
My
edger will not start or stay running - Why?
What
is the warranty period on my edger?
Sorry, we do not. We are a manufacturer who believes servicing
distributors and dealers are the best at performing this function. They know our
products well and insure you get exactly the unit or part you require.
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The easiest way to do this is to first visit our distributor page and see
if an existing distributor handles the area you live in. If so, contact them and
they will gladly refer you to your closest dealer. If you reside in an area with
no distributor listed, contact us and we will assist you in finding a dealer.
All Power Trim edgers come originally equipped with a 10" long by
2" wide by .080" thick spring steel cutting blade. With usage the
blade will wear down due to the constant rubbing along the concrete or edge
line. Once the blade has worn down to 6" long (2" worn off each side),
all outer tip speed is basically lost and it should be replaced. Be sure to
follow the instructions in the manual on blade replacement and use only genuine
Power Trim blades.
All Power Trim edgers come originally equipped with a Gates # 2280
(28" x 1/2" - 4L Type) drive belt. The only exception to this are the
Models 300-H and 308-H which are fitted with a Gates # AX26 (28" x
1/2" - AX Section) cog style drive belt.
Power Trim edgers are offered with four engine options - 148CC Briggs
& Stratton Standard, 148CC Briggs & Stratton I/C Industrial Commercial,
80CC Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Commercial and 118CC Honda Commercial. All are quality engines and with the proper
care will last for years of service. How much planned usage and job applications
should have a bearing on choice of engine. It is generally felt that a 148CC B
& S Standard is fine for consumer use while commercial users should plan on
buying up due to the rigorous demands placed on their equipment.
There is only one grease fitting (standard size) on all Power Trim edgers.
It is located on the cutting arm shaft under the dirt deflector. Greasing the
cutting arm allows the mandrel bar to compress and decompress as the edger is
used. Generally 2 to 3 pumps of a high quality grease every 40 hours of usage
will keep the cutting arm performing smoothly. This translates into a consumer
greasing the arm once or twice a season while commercial users should perform
this maintenance function as often as once a
week or higher depending on severity of conditions.
First disconnect the spark plug wire. Next block the blade on the concrete
by engaging the cutting arm. Use a wrench or socket that snugly fits the blade
nut. Place a heavy cloth over the cutting edge and hold the blade securely while
turning the nut in a counter-clockwise direction. After removing blade and
washers, inspect the washers for excessive wear, replace if needed. Be sure
washers and blade are replaced in the exact sequence in which they were removed.
If in doubt refer to the parts schematic.
As we are manufacturers and not certified engine mechanics this is the
hardest question we get. We do know that for an engine to start and run the
proper mixture of air and fuel combined with spark is necessary. Assuming you
have fresh gas, a clean air filter, and a good spark plug the engine should fire
and stay running. If it doesn't, our best suggestion is to have it checked out
by an authorized servicing dealer to determine the problem.
Power Trim warrants against defects in material or workmanship on all of
its products along the following guidelines:
Consumer Use - For a Period of Two (2) Years from Date of
Purchase
Commercial or Rental Use - For a Period of Ninety (90) Days
from Date of Purchase
This limited warranty does not include any warranty on the
engines mounted on the equipment. All engines are covered by a separate limited
warranty as provided by the respective engine manufacturer. As a note, please
feel free to contact www.briggsandstratton.com
or www.honda-engines.com
with any questions or comments you may have regarding their products.
