As for taking away the exhaust side guard holes and Leaving the 2 holes on the carby side...Ive thought about this at length...And can only think of one conclusion...Since the edger slot has still been reatined also,I can only assume the 2 holes were left for an Edger Blade Guard". As on the following model All Extras were removed on the plain base,leaving the Edger Idea Abamdoned until its re release on the Sheerline. I would assume the edgar attachment MUST have a guard,perhaps similar to todays edgers...A half moon or cap style bolted to the edge. This is an opinion/assumption ONLY.
