1
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
Read these instructions and the instructions for the power
head thoroughly before using the edger attachment.
Know the tool. Read and understand the operator’s manual
and observe the warnings and instruction labels affixed
to the tool.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
Wear safety glasses / goggles and hearing protection that
are marked to comply with standards when operating this
product.
Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or
go barefoot.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 15 m away.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-
tion. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
gENERAL SAFETY RULES
may result in serious personal injury.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control
of the tool in unexpected situations.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
Do not touch areas around the muffler or cylinder of the
power head. These parts get hot from operation. Failure to
heed this warning could result in possible serious personal
injury.
Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
and/or ensure that the engine cut off switch remains in the
off position before making any adjustments or repairs.
Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners and dam-
aged or missing parts. Correct before using the edger
attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and
accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard
or cause product damage.
Do 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
product in the operator’s manual.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the attachment
in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain.
Use the right attachment. Do not use attachment for any
job except that for which it is intended.
Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which
can be thrown or become entangled in the edger blade.
Be sure all guards are properly and securely attached.
Replace dull or worn blade; do not attempt to sharpen.
Use this edger for edging along sidewalks, driveways,
flower beds, and similar areas. Do not use for any other
purpose.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls. Know how to stop
the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
Do not use the edger on or near graveled surfaces.
If the edger strikes any type of foreign object:
a) Stop the edger and remove the spark plug wire and/
or ensure that the engine cut off switch remains in the off
position or disconnect from the power supply.
b) Inspect for damage to the edger attachment.
c) Correct damage before using the edger attachment.
Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
Make yourself familiar with the area you are edging. Be
aware of uneven sidewalks and holes in the terrain as well
as other similar hazardous conditions (example: wire or
wire rope which can break off and become a dangerous
projectile). Always push the edger attachment slowly over
rough ground.
Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
and/or ensure that the engine cut off switch remains in the
SPEcIFIc SAFETY RULES
off position before attempting to remove any obstruction
caught or jammed in the blade, installing attachment, or
making any adjustments.
Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material
to be cut when the engine is running or when the cutting
blade is moving.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area.
Always keep your right hand on the rear handle and your
left hand on the front handle when the blade is rotating.
A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to
spin after the engine is stopped or throttle trigger released.
Maintain proper control until the blade has completely
stopped rotating.
Check blade nut for tightness before operating the
attachment.
Improper assembly can create a dangerous situation.
Never stand or have any part of your body in line with the
path of the edger blade.
To prevent electrical shock or serious personal injury,
exercise extreme caution when using this product with
any electrical power head. Refer to power head operators
manual for suitability of attachment.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this product. If you
loan someone this product, loan them these instructions
also to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
INTROdUcTION
This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
