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SAFETY RULES, CAUTIONS & DANGERS
Failureto observethe followingSafetyRules andPrecautions canresultin seriouspersonal injury.
A. KNOW YOUR UNIT
1, Read your Operator's Manual carefully until you
completely understandand followall safety rules,
precautions_ and operating instructions before
operating theunit.
2. Restrict your unit to users Whounderstand and
follow all safetyrules,precautions, and operating
instructions inthis manual,
13. PLAN AHEAD
1. Always wear eye protection. The
blade guard will not prevent rocks
and debris from being thrown or
ricocheting into the eyes and face
which can resultin loss of vision or sedous per.
sona/ injur_.
2. Dress safely in long pants and wear boots or
safety shoe_ Donotwearlooseclothing,jewelry,short
pants orsandals;orgobarefoot.
& Do not operate the unitwhen you aretired, ill, or
upset; or ifyouateundertheinfluence ofalcohol,
: drugs or medication.
4. Inspect the areato be cut, Removealtdebris and
objectsthatcouldricochet,be thrownorcouldother-
wisecauseinjuryordamageduringedging.
5. Keepchitdren,bystanders,andanimatsaminimum
_ :of30 feet (10meters) away when starting oroper-
ating theunit.
C. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
1. Eliminateallsoumes ofsparks orflame(incfuding
smoking, open flames, or work that could cause
sparks) in theareaswhere fuel ismixed,pouredor
stored.
2. Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; storefuel in
a cool, dry, well-ventilated place; and use an
approved, markedcontainer for allfuel purposes.
3. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
• operating the unit.
• •4. Wipe up allspills before starting the engine.
5. Move at least10feet {3meters) awayfromfuel and
• fueling site beforestarting the engine.
D. OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
1. Do not use any attachment other than those
supplied and recommended bySearsfor usewit.h
this unit,
2. Inspect the entire unit before each usefor worn,
loose,missing ordamagedparts.Donotuseuntilthe
unitisin properworkingorder.
6. Make sure the blade stops turning when the
throttle trigger Is released and the engine runs
at idle speed. Forcorrection,referto "Carburetor
Adjustments"page8.
7. Stop the engine and let the unit cool off before
removing the fuel cap and refueling. Always
replacethefuel cap securely.
8. Keep all parts of your bodyaway from the blade
when startingor runningtheengine.
9. Avoidbodilycontact withthe muffler. Usecaution
whenchangingoperatingpos_onsThe muffler area
can be hotandcause seriousbums.
10. Do nctoverreach.Keepfirmfootingand balanceatall
times
11. Usetheedgerfromyourrightsideonly.Keepyour
lefthandonthehandlebarand yourrighthandonthe
powerunithandle.
Directthe dischargeof debds away from people,
animals, glass, and solid objects such as trees,
automobiles,walls,e_c,asthe unit isbeing operated
12. The fastturningblademaycauserocks,dirt, or sticks
to be thrown or to dcochetwhich may hurt people or
animals, breakglass,or causeotherdamage
13. Do not use the edger on graveled surfaces or in
extremely muddyareas.
14. Always pushthe unit slowly over rough ground.
StayaJertforunevensidew_ks,holesinterrain,orother
similar conditions
15. Followthestepsbelowifthebladestrikesaforeign
object or ffthe unitoperatesabnormally. Stopthe
engine, disconnectthe spark ptug and inspectfor
damage Donotuseuntilthe unitisinproper workJng
• order
16. Stop theenginewhen theunitisnot in use. Donot
leavea runningengineunattended.
17. Useonly forjobsexplained inthis manual.
E. MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
1, Haveallservice other then the items listedin this
manual performed byyourSearsService Center,
2. Maintainthe unitaccording torecommended pro-
cedum,_
3. Disconnect the spark plug l_fom performing any
adjustment, inspectionor maintenanc_ _pt for
: carburetoradjustment.
•4. Be certain the blade will not contact any object
before making engine adjustments.
5. Use only genuine replacement parts as recom.
: mended bySeam. Theuseofanypart,or accessory
notspecifically recommendedforthisunitmaycreate
a hazardandlorvoid_ur warranty.
; 6. Always drainfuel from thetank beforestoring the
3. Keep the handles free of oil and fuel. unitfor 30 daysor more,
4. Neverstartorruntheengineinsideaclosedroom ..... 7. D0notstomtheunitorfuelinactosedareawhere
• _ fuelvaporscanreachsparksoranopenflame from
orbudding.Exhaustfumescontaindangerousearbon • ; hot water heaters,.furnaces,etc.
, monoxide.
5. Never operetethe edger without the blade guard : 8.Storeinadryareaoutofthereachofchildren.•
and handlebar securely in place, r J. _ ........ "
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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