•Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running or hot engine.
•Never store fuel or Edger with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame.
OPERATING SAFETY
•Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the Edger. Keep them away while it is operating. Never allow adults to
operate the Edger without proper instruction.
•Do not operate this machine if you are taking drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine.
•Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely.
•Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while perform- ing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the Edger.
•Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
•Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
•Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
•Never operate the Edger without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.
•Never operate the Edger at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.
•Never allow bystanders near the Edger.
•Keep children and pets away while operating.
•Never operate the Edger without good visibility or light.
•Do not run the engine indoors. The exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS.
•Take all possible precautions when
leaving the Edger unattended. Stop the engine.
•Do not overload the Edger capacity by attempting to edge too deep at too fast a rate.
SAFE STORAGE
•Always refer to the owner'smanual instructions for important details if the Edger is to be stored for an extended period.
•Never store the Edger with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
•Keep the Edger in safe working condition. Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness.
REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY
•After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor). 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, and repair the damage before restarting and operating it.
•If Edger should start to vibrate abnor- mally, stop engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
•Stop the blade whenever you leave the operating position. Also, disconnect the spark plug wire before unclogging the blade and when making any repairs, adjustments or inspections.
•When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
•Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running except when specifically recommended by the manu-
facturer.
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WARNING: The engine exhaust
from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an intemal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved for-
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tained in effective working order by the op- erator.
In the state of Califomia the spark arrester is required by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- nia Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester/muffier is available through your nearest Craftsman Authorized Service Center (See ENGINE REPAIR PARTS section in this manual).
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