RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement parts
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
and accessories for this unit. These are available from your
authorized service dealer. Use of any unauthorized parts or
accessories could lead to serious injury to the user, or
damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
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Clean cutting blades with a household cleaner to remove any
gum buildup. Oil the blade with machine oil to prevent rust.
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Never store a fueled unit inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark.
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Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may
become lodged between the cutting attachment and shield.
To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and spark
arrestor. Keep the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves,
excessive grease or carbon build up.
Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be
sure to secure the unit while transporting.
Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent
unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach of children.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after
each use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions.
WHILE OPERATING WITH EDGER
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Inspect the unit before use. Ensure the blade is installed
correctly and secure.
Clear the area to be edged before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string
which can be thrown or become entangled in the edging
attachment.
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Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them
to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also
loan them these instructions.
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Only qualified personnel should perform any repairs or
maintenance procedures that are not described in this manual.
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Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is rotating.
Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and other bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after
the engine is stopped or the throttle control is released. Maintain
proper control until the blade has completely stopped rotating.
Do not run the unit at high speed when not edging.
Do not operate unit with a bent, cracked or dull blade.
Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked or broken.
Stop the engine IMMEDIATELY if you feel excessive
vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly for
loose nuts, bolts or damage before continuing. Repair or
replace affected parts as necessary.
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Inside a building store the machine away from ignition sources.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
Always refer to the Operator’s Manual instructions for important
details if the lawn edger is to be stored for an extended period.
Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you have the
proper tools, and instructions for disassembly and repair of
the machine.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the
operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL
MEANING
SYMBOL
MEANING
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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be
used in conjunction with other symbols or
pictographs.
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially
children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the
operating area.
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THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER
CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the operator’s manual(s) and follow all
warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so
can result in serious injury to the operator and/or
bystanders.
WARNING: Small objects can be propelled at
high speed, causing injury. Keep away from the
rotating rotor.
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CHOKE CONTROL
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WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
1.
• FULL choke position
2. • PARTIAL choke position
• RUN choke position
WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can
cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye
protection meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards and ear
protection when operating this unit. Use a full face
shield when needed.
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SHARP BLADE
WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment
shield. To prevent serious injury, do not touch
the line cutting blade.
HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler, gear housing or cylinder.
You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot
from operation. They remain hot for a short time after
the unit is turned off.
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ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
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UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
GARDEN EDGERS – ROTATING BLADE CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Stop the engine and allow the
blade to stop before removing the blade, or
before cleaning or performing any maintenance.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating blade.
OIL
Refer to operator’s manual for the proper type of
oil.
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