SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Edger.
WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means: "Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved."
_k ARNING: To prevent acciden-
tal starting when
ing repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and put wire where it cannot contact the spark plug.
Before Use
•Read the owner's manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the Edger. Know how to stop the Edger and disengage the controls quickly.
•Do not operate the Edger without wearing adequate outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery sur- faces.
•Keep the area of operation clear of all per- sons, particularly small children and pets.
•Thoroughly inspect the area where the Edger is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
Fuel Safety
•Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam- maMe.
•Use an approved container.
•Check fuel supply before each use, allow- ing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel to ex- pand.
•Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
•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. F_OO1102M
Operating Safety
•Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the Edger'. Keep them away while it is operating. Never allow adults to oper- ate the Edger without proper instruction.
•Do not operate this machine if you are tak- ing 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 ma- chine safely.
•Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair to protect your eyes from foreign ob}ects that may be thrown from the Edger.
•Do not put hands or feet near or under ro- tating 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 failing.
•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 visi- bility or light.
•Do not run the engine indoors. The ex- haust 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 at- tempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.
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