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STICK EDGER SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The Honda HHE31C stick edger is designed to
edge grass borders. Other uses can result in
injury to the operator or damage to the stick
edger and other property.
This Honda stick edger is intended for use by
gardening professionals. Never allow children
to operate the stick edger.
Most accidents can be prevented if you follow
all instructions in this manual and on the stick
edger. The most common hazards are
discussed below, along with the best way to
protect yourself and others.
Always Wear Eye Protection and
Protective Clothing
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Stick edgers can throw debris that can
cause serious eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or goggles that meet the
ANSI Z87.1 rating whenever you use the
stick edger.
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The operator must wear hearing protectors
when using this stick edger. Hearing
protectors will protect the operator's ears
from noise damage.
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Wearing protective clothing also reduces
the risk and severity of injury from thrown
debris or contact with the cutting
attachment. Wear gloves, a long-sleeved
shirt, long pants, and sturdy boots with
nonslip soles.
See page 11 for more information.
Keep Away From Cutting Blade
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A spinning cutting blade can cut through
your clothes and skin just as easily as it cuts
through grass and dirt. Keep all parts of your
body away from a spinning blade.
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Even after the engine has stopped, the
blade will spin for several seconds. Do not
touch it until it has stopped spinning, or you
may get cut.
Turn the Engine Off When Not Edging
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If you stop edging for any reason, even to
clean off the blade or shield, always shut off
the engine.
Keep People Away From Your Working Area
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To prevent injury to others, keep people at
least 50 feet (15 meters) away from the
working area during operation.
Read This Manual Before Using the
Stick Edger
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Read the manual before operating the stick
edger. Understand how to use all the
controls and obey all warnings.
Clear the Working Area First
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Objects thrown by the stick edger can cause
serious injury. Before operating the stick
edger, carefully inspect the area and
remove any broken glass, pieces of wire,
and other loose objects. Do not use the stick
edger on gravel surfaces.
Keep the Stick Edger Properly Maintained
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The blade should be examined for
looseness, cracks, broken parts, or
excessive wear. Tighten or replace as
needed before operating the stick edger.
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Do not operate the stick edger without a
debris shield properly installed.
See page 27 for more information.
