Operation
Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. Breathing exhaust fumes can be fatal.
Edge only in daylight or in good artificial light. Always be sure of your footing on slopes. Walk, never run.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the edger toward 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.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade(s).
Do not tilt when starting the engine or switching on the motor, unless the edger has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator.
Do not start the engine when a bystander is standing in front of the blade(s).
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Always switch off the electric motor and disconnect from main or stop the fuel powered engine:
•before clearing 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).
Stop the engine:
•whenever you leave the edger;
•before refuelling.
Reduce the throttle setting during engine run- out and, if the engine is provided with a shutoff valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of edging.
Maintenance and storage
a.Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working conditions.
b.Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
c.Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
d.To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment, and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves or excessive grease.
e.Replace worn or damaged parts.
f.If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
g.Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you are competent to do so.
h.Use only
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