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5
which can ignite. Washer your skin and change clothes
immediately.
10. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with
the rotating blade can amputate hands and feet.
11. The blade control handle is a safety device. Never bypass
its operation. Doing so, makes the machine unsafe and may
cause personal injury.
12. Never operate without blade guard, debris shield and blade
control handle in place and working.
13. Never operate with damaged safety devices. Failure to do
so, can result in personal injury.
14. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas.
15. Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
16. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do
not touch.
17. Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.
Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the
handles. Walk, never run.
18. Do not operate this machine if it has been dropped or dam-
aged. Return machine to your nearest authorized servicing
dealer for examination and repair.
29. Do not operate this machine with a damaged or excessively
worn cutting blade.
20. Never attempt to clear material from the blade guard while
the engine is running. Shut the engine off, disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
21. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to edge at
too fast of a rate.
22. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, terrain etc. Always push
slowly over rough surfaces. Do not use this machine on
gravel surfaces.
23. Do not operate machine in rain or wet soil conditions.
Always operate machine from behind the handles and
position yourself where the direct line of sight to cutting
blade is blocked by guards.
24. Always stop engine when edging or trimming is delayed or
when transporting machine from one location to another.
Never leave a running machine unattended. Stop the
engine, disconnect spark plug wire and ground against the
engine to prevent unintended starting.
25. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by
the manufacturer. Failure to do so, can result in personal
injury.
26. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer for
assistance. Telephone 1-866-520-5520 to locate the dealer
nearest you.
Service
1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the
blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade
for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with
the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only,
listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!”
4. Lawn edger blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade
or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
5. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
6. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
7. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, discon-
nect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the lawn edger for any damage. Repair
the damage before starting and operating the lawn edger.
8. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjust-
ment while the engine is running.
9. Many components on your new edger can wear with
continued use. For safety protection, frequently check
all edger components and replace immediately with
original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only,
listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!”
10. Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
11. Maintain or replace safety labels, as necessary.
12. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper
disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment.
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Safe
Operation
Practices
WARNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which, if
not followed, could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and follow all
instructions in this man-
ual before attempting to
operate this machine.
Failure to comply with
these instructions may
result in personal injury.
When you see this
symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and on the machine.
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