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®
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A Division of Snow Joe
®
, LLC
Model SB601E
Form No. SJ-SB601E-880E-MR5
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
ELECTRIC SHARPERBLADE
™
T EDGER
11.5-INCH | 4.5-AMP
IMPORTANT!
Safety Instructions
All Operators Must Read These
Instructions Before Use
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CAUTION!
Before using this electric tool, carefully read and observe the
safety rules and instructions listed below. Before starting work,
make sure that you know how to stop the machine in case of
an emergency. The incorrect use of this machine could cause
serious injury. Keep these instructions in a safe place and on
hand so that they can be consulted when required.
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CAUTION!
The electric grass t edger should only be used for
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beds. Other uses of the t edger that are not indicated
in these instructions could damage the t edger or
seriously injure the operator.
GENERAL Safety Rules
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WARNING!
When using the electric grass trimmer
+ edger basic safety precautions should always be followed
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including the following:
A) FOR ALL DOUBLE–INSULATED APPLIANCES
1. Replacement parts –
When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts.
2. Polarized appliance connections –
To reduce the risk
of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (i.e.
one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use
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into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug
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the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not
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outlet. Do not change the appliance plug, extension cord
receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
B) FOR ALL APPLIANCES
1. Avoid dangerous environments –
Do not use appliances
in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain.
2. Keep children and bystanders away –
Children and
other spectators, including pets, should be kept at least
50 feet (15 meters) away from the work area. When the
grass is cut, stones and debris contained in the grass can
be picked up by the t edger and dispersed into
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other bodily injury.
3. Dress properly –
Always wear suitable clothing when
using the t edger to prevent head, hand, or feet
injuries. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can
get caught in moving parts.
4. Use safety glasses –
Also use safety footwear,
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protection.
5. Use the right tools –
Do not use tools for any job except
that for which they are intended.
6. Avoid unintentional starting –
Do not carry plugged-in
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before plugging in the tool.
7. Do not abuse the cord –
Never carry the tool by the cord
or yank the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
8. Do not force the tool –
It will do the job better and with
less likelihood of injury if it is used at the rate for which it
was designed.
9. Do not overreach –
Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
10. Stay alert –
Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the t edger when you are
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alcohol or drugs.
11. Disconnect the tool –
Turn the t edger
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disconnect the plug when: the t edger is not in
use; it is left unattended; it is being examined because it is
not working correctly; the power supply cable is damaged;
the trimmer line is being removed or changed or when
the t edger is being moved from one place to
another.
12. Store idle tools indoors –
When not in use, tools should
be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place out
of the reach of children.
13. Maintain tools with care –
Keep cutting edges sharp
and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk
of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
