Safe
Operation
Practices
6.
7.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during
operation and while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which
ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
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.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting
slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms
and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended.
Never operate this machine in bare feet, sandals,
slippery or light weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
25.
26.
Only use parts and accessories made for
this machine by the manufacturer. Failure
to do so, can result in personal injury.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment.
Call 1-866-840-6483 for Customer Support
and the name of your nearest dealer.
8
. Never attempt to make any adjustments while
the engine is running, except where specifically
recommended in the operator’s manual.
Service
1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
9.
To avoid personal injury or property damage use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is
spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.
Washer your skin and change clothes immediately.
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.
10.
11.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact
with the rotating blade can amputate hands and feet.
The blade control handle is a safety device.
Never bypass its operation. Doing so, makes the
machine unsafe and may cause personal injury.
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!”
WARNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which,
if not followed,
12.
Never operate without blade guard, debris shield
and blade control handle in place and working.
1
3. 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.
could endanger the
personal safety and/or
property of yourself
and others. Read and
follow all instructions
in this manual before
attempting to operate
this machine. Failure
to comply with these
instructions may result
in personal injury.
4.
Lawn edger blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use
extra caution when servicing them.
15.
Do not operate machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
5.
6.
7.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
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6. Muffler and engine become hot and
can cause a burn. Do not touch.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
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.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
disconnect 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.
18.
Do not operate this machine if it has been dropped or
damaged. Return machine to your nearest authorized
servicing dealer for examination and repair.
8.
Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height
adjustment while the engine is running.
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9. Do not operate this machine with a damaged
or excessively worn cutting blade.
When you see
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!”
this symbol.
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.
HEED ITS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
21.
22.
Do not overload machine capacity by
attempting to edge at too fast of a rate.
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, terrain etc.
Always push slowly over rough surfaces. Do
not use this machine on gravel surfaces.
10.
Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine. The governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
23.
Do not operate machine in rain or wet soil conditions.
11.
12.
Maintain or replace safety labels, as necessary.
Always operate machine from behind the handles
and position yourself where the direct line of
sight to cutting blade is blocked by guards.
and follow the warnings
and instructions
Observe proper disposal laws and
regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and
materials can harm the environment.
in this manual
24.
Always stop engine when edging or trimming
is delayed or when transporting machine
and on the machine.
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