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SAFETY RULES
lAlways stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
before making any adjustments or repairs except for
carburetoradjustments.
lInspect unit before each use for loose fasteners, dam-
aged or missing parts.Correct before using the edger
attachment.Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
lUseonly originalmanufacturer’sreplacementparts.
Failure to do so, may cause poor performance, possible
injury, and will void your warranty.
lDo not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or
accessory on this product, which was not provided with
the product, or identified as appropriate for use with this
productin the Operator’sManual.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR EDGER USE
lClearthe work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
stringwhich can be thrown or become entangled in the
edgerblade.
lBesure all guards are properly and securely attached.
lReplacedull or worn blade; do not attemptto sharpen.
lUse this edger for edging along sidewalks, driveways,
flower beds, and similar areas. Do not use for any other
purpose.
lBe thoroughly familiar with the controls. Know how to
stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
lDo not use edger in rain or wet locations.
lDo not use the edger on or near graveled surfaces.
lIf the edger strikes any type of foreign object:
1. Stop the edger and disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Inspect for damage to the edger attachment .
3. Correctdamagebeforeusingtheedgerattachment.
Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
lMake yourself familiar with the area you are edging. Be
aware of uneven sidewalks, holes in the terrain as well
as other similar hazardous conditions. Always push the
edgerattachmentslowlyoverroughground.
lAlways stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
before installing attachments, or making any adjust-
ments.
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
lForsafe operation, read and understand all instructions
beforeusing the edger attachment. Follow all safety
instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed
below, can result in serious personal injury.
lDo not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
lWear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to
complywithANSI Z87.1 standards and hearing protec-
tionwhenoperatingthisunit.
lWear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or
gobarefoot.
lSecure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
lKeep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
(15 m ) away.
lDo not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
lDonot operate in poor lighting.
lKeep firm footingand balance.Do not overreach.Over-
reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot
surfaces.
lKeep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
lDo not touch areas around the muffler or cylinder of the
power head, these parts get hot from operation.Failure to
do so could result in possible serious personal injury.
