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Wear appropriate clothing such as a long sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear long trousers or slacks. Do NOT wear
shorts. Do NOT wear loose clothing, which could get caught in this equipment.
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Always wear work gloves and sturdy footwear such as leather work shoes or short boots. These will protect ankles and
shins from small sticks, splinters, and other flying debris, and improve traction.
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It is advisable to wear protective headgear to protect
against being struck by small flying particles, or being struck by
low hanging branches, twigs, or other objects, which may be unnoticed by the operator.
WARNING
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
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Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic.
WARNING
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Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk;
never run. Never operate the edger at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces.
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Look behind and use care when backing.
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Never operate the edger without good visibility or light.
DANGER
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Do not run the engine indoors or inside a closed area. The exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing CARBON
MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS.
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Never leave the edger unattended when the engine is running. Stop the engine and make sure all moving parts have
stopped. Remove the wire from the spark plug.
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Do not overload the edger capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.
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If the edger should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug. Check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, or other rough ground. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
FUEL SAFETY
WARNING
• Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapors can explode if ignited. Handle with care.
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Use an approved container.
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Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel
to expand.
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Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
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Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
WARNING
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Do not smoke while refueling.
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After refueling, replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
• Never store fuel or edger with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame.
STORAGE SAFETY
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Always refer to the operator’s manual instructions for important details if the edger is to be stored for an extended period.
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Never store the edger with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as water
heaters, space heaters, clothes dryers, etc.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep edger free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, AND ADJUSTMENT SAFETY
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After striking a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove the wire from the spark plug and keep the wire away from the
plug to prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly inspect the edger for any damage. If damaged, have the
equipment repaired by a trained technician before restarting and operating.
WARNING
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Stop the engine before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting the unit. Make sure all moving parts have stopped. Let the
engine cool, disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running except when specifically recommended by the
manufacturer.
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Keep the edger in safe working condition. Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness.
• When servicing or repairing the edger, do not tip the machine over or up unless specifically instructed to do so in this
Manual. Service and repair procedures can be done with the edger in an upright position. Some procedures will be
easier if the machine is lifted on a raised platform or working surface.
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Use only original equipment or authorized replacement parts.
WARNING
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed engine.
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Clean and replace safety and instruction decals as necessary.
• To guard against engine over-heating, always have engine debris filter mounted and clean.
CHILDREN SAFETY
WARNING
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Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
edger and the edging activity.
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Keep children out of the edging area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
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Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
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Be alert and turn edger off if children enter the area.
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Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children.
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Never allow children to operate the edger.
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Use extra care when operating near blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obstruct vision.
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