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SAFETY RULES
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Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
before making any adjustments or repairs except for
carburetor adjustments.
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Inspect unit before each use for loose fasteners, dam-
aged or missing parts. Correct before using the edger
attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
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Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts.
Failure to do so, may cause poor performance, possible
injury, and will void your warranty.
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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.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR EDGER USE
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Clear 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.
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Be sure all guards are properly and securely attached.
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Replace dull or worn blade; do not attempt to sharpen.
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Use this edger for edging along sidewalks, driveways,
flower beds, and similar areas. Do not use for any other
purpose.
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Be thoroughly familiar with the controls. Know how to
stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
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Do not use edger in rain or wet locations.
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Do not use the edger on or near graveled surfaces.
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If the edger strikes any type of foreign object:
1. Stop the edger and disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Inspect for damage to the edger attachment .
3. Correct damage before using the edger attachment.
Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
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Make yourself familiar with the area you are edging. Be
aware of uneven sidewalks, holes in the terrain as well
as other similar hazardous conditions. Always push the
edger attachment slowly over rough ground.
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Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
before installing attachments, or making any adjust-
ments.
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
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using the edger attachment. Follow all safety
instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed
below, can result in serious personal injury.
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Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
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Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards and hearing protec-
tion when operating this unit.
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Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or
go barefoot.
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Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
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Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
(15 m ) away.
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Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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Do not operate in poor lighting.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over-
reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot
surfaces.
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Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
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Do not touch areas around the muffler or cylinder of the
power head, these parts get hot from operation. Failure to
do so could result in possible serious personal injury.
