•Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
•Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach or stand on unstable sur- faces.
•Always keep the wheel in contact with the ground.
•Keep all parts of your body away from the blade and muffler.
•Always push the unit sfowly over the ground. Stay aled for uneven side-
walks, holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.
•Do not force the unit Use only for jobs explained in this manual. Use
only for edging. Do not abuse unit. Do net use in rein or wet locations.
•To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow
excessive grass, leaves, or grease to accumulate on the attachment.
•Objects strock by the cutting member can cause serious injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to edging.
•Never operate without blade shield in place.
,_ WARNING:
Blades can throw objectsviolenUy.
Safety | B!ots | • You can be blinded or injured. | |
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Blades move | Allow blades to stop | WARNING: | |
momentarily | I before removing them | Blades move momentarily after the | |
after the | from the cut. | ||
trigger is released. | |||
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_nstruction
Manua_als
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
•Do not grasp or held exposed blade.
•Stop powerbead before leaving work area.
•Allow powerbeed and gearbox to cool
before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
•Store unit and fuel in area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
•Store attachment so blade cannot ac- cidentally cause injury.
•Store attachment indoors, out of reach of children.
If situations occur which are not cov- ered in this manual, use care and
good judgment. If you need assis- tance, call
&WARNING:
Read Instruction Manual
•Follow aHwarnings and instructions.
•Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- tions through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,
hands, and joints of people prone to cir- culation disorders or abnormal swell-
ings. Prolonged use in cold weather has boon linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or foss of feeling in the fingers, hands,
or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-
vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely
their physical condition and the condi- tion of this unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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