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D
Inspect extension cords before each
use and replace if damaged.
D
Don’t abuse cord. Never carry unit
by the cord or yank extension cord to
disconnect unit.
D
To reduce the possibility of the ex-
tension cord disconnecting from the
unit during operation, tie the power
cord on the unit to the extension cord
as shown in the Extension Cord sec-
tion. Insert cord socket on the unit
into the extension cord receptacle.
D
Do not use unit if the switch does not
turn the unit on and off properly. Re-
pairs to the switch must be made by
an Authorized Service Dealer.
D
Keep extension cord clear of opera-
tor, unit, and obstacles at all times.
Do not expose the cord to heat, oil,
water, or sharp edges.
D
Avoid any body contact with any
grounded conductor, such as metal
pipes or wire fences, to avoid the
possibility of electric shock.
D
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI)
protection should be provided on the
circuit or outlet to be used for this
unit. Receptacles are available hav-
ing built-in
GFCI
protection and may
be used for this measure of safety.
D
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this unit has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) and will
require the use of a polarized exten-
sion cord. This plug will fit into a po-
larized extension cord only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully into the
extension cord, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, obtain a correct po-
larized extension cord.
A polarized extension cord will re-
quire the use of a polarized wall out-
let. This plug will fit into the polarized
wall outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit into the wall outlet, re-
verse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper wall outlet. Do not
change the equipment plug, exten-
sion cord receptacle, or extension
cord plug in any way.
UNIT SAFETY
D
Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect
entire unit and extension cord before
each use. Have damaged parts re-
paired or replaced by an Authorized
Service Dealer. Make sure all fasten-
ers, handles, and guards are in place
and securely fastened. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
D
Replace blades that are bent,
warped, cracked, broken, or dam-
aged in any other way.
D
Before using your unit, have an Au-
thorized Service Dealer repair or re-
place parts that are cracked,
chipped, broken, or damaged in any
other way.
D
Use only genuine replacement
blades and accessories as recom-
mended for this unit. Never use wire,
rope, string, etc. Use of any other
accessory or attachment may in-
crease the risk of injury or cause
damage to the unit.
D
Keep blade guard in place and in
good working order.
EDGING SAFETY
D
Inspect the area to be edged before
each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
which can be thrown by blade or can
wrap around blade shaft.
D
Keep children away. Keep others in-
cluding children, animals, bystanders
and helpers outside the 100 foot (30
meter) Hazard Zone. Stop the unit
immediately if you are approached.
50 ft.
(15 m)
D
Always keep unit in front of your body.
Keep hands and feet away from cut-
ting area.
D
Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
D
Do not overreach or use from unsta-
ble support. Keep firm footing and
balance at all times.
D
Keep wheels in contact with ground.
D
Do not raise the unit above the
ground. The blade can come dan-
gerously close to your body.
D
Always push unit slowly over ground.
Stay alert for uneven sidewalks,
holes in terrain, large roots, etc.
D
Do not force the unit; it will do the job
better and with less likelihood of a
risk of injury at the rate for which it
