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if petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have
dissipated;
replace all fuel tank and container caps securely;
Replace faulty silencers;
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter
assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to
preserve balance;
5.3
Operation
This tool should only be used for lawn edging. Do not use it for any other purpose (e.g.
edging on hard ground).
Do not operate the lawn edger barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
Wear safety goggles or glasses and ear protectors when using this lawn edger. Use a
facemask if the work is dusty. Wear ear protection.
Use this tool only in daylight or good artificial light.
When edging on slopes:
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Don't operate lawn edger if the slope is excessively steep.
Always walk, never run.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn edger towards you.
Make sure the blade has stopped before crossing surfaces other than grass and when
transporting the edger to and from the area to be edged.
Never operate the edger with defective, missing or incorrectly fitted guards.
Switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the
blade(s).
Do not tilt when switching on the motor, unless the edger has to be tilted for starting. Do
not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and tilt only the part which is away from the
operator.
Do not start the lawn edger when a bystander is standing in front of the blade(s).
Do not put your hands or feet near or under the rotating parts
Switch off the lawn edger, make sure the blade has stopped in the following instances:
Before cleaning blockages;
Before checking, cleaning or working on the blade(s);
After striking a foreign object: inspect the blade(s) for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the edger.
If edger starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately)
Whenever you leave the lawn edger.
Protect your tool. This edger is NOT WEATHERPROOF and should not be exposed to
direct sunlight, high ambient temperature and damp, wet or high humidity conditions.
WARNING! Cutting elements continue to rotate after the motor is switched
off.
5.4
Maintenance and storage
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition;
never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach
an open flame or spark;
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure;
