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Never direct discharge of material towards
bystanders nor allow anyone near the area of
operation. Use care in directing discharge to avoid
glass enclosures, automobiles, and the like.
•
Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in terrain or
other similar conditions when using product. Always
push slowly over rough ground. Do not use the
product on graveled surfaces.
•
Do not operate edger in rain or wet locations.
•
Always operate edger from behind the upper handle
and position yourself where line of sight to cutting
blade is blocked by guards.
•
After striking a foreign object, shut off the engine,
make absolutely sure the blade and all moving parts
have completely stopped, disconnect the spark plug
wire to prevent accidental starting, then thoroughly
inspect the unit for any damage. Such damage
must be repaired before restarting and operating
the edger. Remember, heavy vibration is generally
a sign of trouble.
•
Always stop engine when edging or trimming is
delayed or when walking from one location to
another.
•
Stop the engine, wait for blade and all moving parts
to stop before cleaning, adjusting, repairing or
inspecting the product.
•
Always disconnect spark plug wire to prevent
accidental starting.
•
Muffler and engine become hot during operation
and can cause a burn. Allow to cool down before
touching.
•
Take all possible precautions when leaving the
product unattended. Stop the engine and
disconnect spark plug wire.
3.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
•
When not in use, store product indoors in a dry
place, locked or otherwise inaccessible to children.
•
Maintain product with care.
•
Follow maintenance instructions given in this
manual for your product.
•
To reduce the risk of injury and engine failure, do
not allow excessive grass, leaves or other debris to
accumulate on or in the edger. Wipe engine
housing clean after each use.
•
Keep air filter clean.
•
Follow instructions for changing accessories.
•
Replace any missing or damaged labels
immediately.
•
Do not operate unit if blade is excessively worn or
damaged.
•
Replace with blade which meets original equipment
specifications.
•
Do not attempt to repair edger. Have mechanical
repairs made by qualified dealer or repairman. See
that only identical replacement parts are used.
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.
Figure 1
WARNING
TO R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F I N J U RY,
D O N O T O P E R AT E W I T H O U T
G U A R D S I N
P L A C E .
S
300
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KEEP AWAY - ROTATING BLADE
S30279
PLACE MODEL PLATE HERE
For Customer Assistance Call:
1-800-800-7310
1-330-220-4MTD
Have your model number ready when you call
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM
ROTATING BLADE.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. BLADE MAY
THROW OBJECTS.
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (BLADE CONTROL,
BLADE GUARD, DEBRIS SHIELD, BELT
GUARD, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
