GENERAL SAFETY SUGGESTIONS
Recommended by Outdoor Power Equipment Institute
| DO NOT MODIFY |
| Unauthorized modication to the |
TRAINING | its function and safety and aect |
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1. | Read the Operating and Maintenance In- |
| struction Manual carefully. Be thoroughly |
| familiar with the controls and proper use of |
2. | the equipment. |
3. | Keep area of operation clear of all per- |
4. | sons, particularly small children and pets. |
Thoroughly train anyone using the edger- | |
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| knowthesafety,operating,andmaintenance |
| procedures. |
PREPARATION | |
1. | Thouroughly inspect the area where edger- |
| trimmer is to be used, and remove all stones, |
| sticks, wire, bones, and other foreign objects |
2. | which might be picked up and thrown. |
Do not operate | |
| or wearing open sandals. Always wear sub- |
| stantialfootwear,andpantsorslacksthatcov- |
3. | er your legs when operating |
Check fuel before starting engine. Do not ll | |
| gasoline tank indoors, when engine is run- |
| ning, or while engine is still hot. Clean o any |
4. | spilled gasoline before starting engine. |
Disengage cutterhead drive before starting | |
5. | engine. |
| belt guards, and debris guard are properly in |
6. | place. |
Edgeortrimonlyindaylightoringoodarticial | |
7. | light. |
Neveroperateequipmentinwetgrass.Always | |
| be sure of your footing. Keep a rm hold on |
| the handle and walk, never run. |
OPERATION | |
1. | Start the engine carefully. Keep hands and |
2. | feet well away from blade. |
Do not change engine governor setting or | |
3. | overspeed engine. |
Wear safety glasses when operating edger- | |
4. | trimmer. |
Keep clear of discharge opening at all times. | |
| Neverdirectdischargeofanymaterialtoward |
| bystanders nor allow anyone near machine |
5. | while it is in operation. |
Stopbladewhencrossinggraveldrive,walks, | |
6. | or roads. |
Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine | |
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7. | damage before starting engine. |
Avoid loss of control or tipping on slopes and | |
| sharp corners by reducing speed. |
8. | |
| mally,stoptheengineandcheckforthecause. |
9. | Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. |
Stop the engine whenever you leave the | |
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| inspections. |
10. When repairing or inspecting, make certain | |
| blade and all moving parts have stopped. |
| Disconnect spark plug wire and keep wire |
| awayfromplugtopreventaccidentalstarting. |
11. Do not run engine indoors. | |
12. Shut engine o and wait until blade comes to | |
| a complete stop before removing grass that |
13. | may clog blade guard. |
Watch out for trac when working near | |
| roadways. |
14. Stayalertforunevensidewalks,holesinterrain, | |
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| mer. Always push slowly over rough ground. |
15. Remember, never operate | |
| unless blade guard, belt guards, and debris |
| guard are properly in place. |
16. Disengage power to cutterhead and stop | |
| engine before leaving |
| making repairs, inspections or adjustments, |
| and when transporting or not in use. |
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE | |
1. | Check blade mounting nut frequently for |
2. | proper tightness. |
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be | |
3. | sure equipment is in safe working condition. |
Never store | |
| in the tank in a building where fumes may |
| reachanopenameorspark.Besureengine |
4. | has cooled before storing in any enclosure. |
To reduce re hazard, keep engine free of | |
5. | grass, leaves, or excessive grease. |
After operating engine, never touch ex- | |
6. | haust muer until it has cooled completely. |
Keep | |
| condition, and keep safety devices in place |
TO | CAUTION | |
AVOID | INJUR Y | |
Read Operator's Manual. Know location | ||
and function of controls. Maintain safety | ||
devices. Remove potential thrown objects. | ||
Never edge or trim near people. Never carry | ||
passengers. Look before backing. Avoid | ||
slipperyorsteepareas.Stopbladeandback | ||
slowly if machine stops. Avoid blade unless | ||
blade and engine are stopped. | ||
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