important safety instructions
DANGER – When using your edger, follow basic precautions.
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
read all instructions
Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the edger blade.
Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this product.
Dress properly - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of sturdy gloves is recommended. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Do not operate product when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear safety footwear and pants or slacks that cover your legs.
Never operate this unit on the operator’s left side.
Keep Children Away – Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If approached, stop motor and attachment.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense. Do not use product while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces. Keep cutting attachment below waist.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
DANGER – Rotating Cutting MEMBER:
•Keep both hands on handles when blade is rotating.
•Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
•Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when motor is running or when cutting member is moving.
•Make sure unit is unplugged when clearing jammed material from cutting member.
•Keep guards in place.
•Keep blade clean and sharp. Replace dull blades as needed.
CAUTION: Cutting member coasts after turn off.
Unplug from the power outlet before making any adjustments or repairs. Wear protective equipment and observe all safety instructions. When the unit is turned off, make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before setting the unit down.
Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners. Replace any damaged parts before use.
Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or accessory on this product which was not provided with the product, or identified as appropriate for use with this product in the operator’s manual.
Avoid dangerous environments - Do not use the product in damp or wet locations.
Do not use in rain.
If the product vibrates abnormally, immediately stop the motor and check for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the motor and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Service on the product must be performed by qualified repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to the product.
Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the product. Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of serious injury to the user, or damage to the product.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a polar- ized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Don’t expose product to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not handle plug or tool with wet hands.
When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked
Store idle edger indoors – when not in use store in dry, and high or locked up place out of reach of children.
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