important safety instructions
DANGER – When using your edger trimmer, 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 famil- iar 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.
Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly venti- lated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
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.
Do not operate product when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear safety footwear and pants or slacks that cover your legs.
Product users on United States Forest Service land, and in some states, must comply with fire prevention regu- lations. This product is equipped with a spark arrestor; however, other user requirements may apply. Check with your federal, state, or local authorities.
Never operate this unit on the operator’s left side.
Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entan- glement in moving parts.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If approached, stop engine and attachment.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense. Do not use product while tired or under the influ- ence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over- reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces. Keep cutting attachment below waist.
To avoid hot surfaces, never operate the unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level.
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 feet away from cutting area.
•Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when engine is running or when cutting member is moving.
•Make sure spark plug is disconnected when clearing jammed material from cutting member.
CAUTION: Cutting member coasts after turn off.
Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the unit; these parts get hot from operation.
Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments. 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. Be sure cutting attachment stops when engine idles.
Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel leaks, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.
The blade will rotate during carburetor adjustments.
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.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
If the product vibrates abnormally, immediately stop the engine and check for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline. Do not smoke while fueling or mixing fuel.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, replace gasoline cap securely.
Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames. Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 30 ft. away from refueling site before starting engine.
Stop the engine and allow to cool before refueling or storing the unit.
Allow the engine to cool; empty the fuel tank and secure the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or sparks, or in a confined space such as a car trunk.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent starting.
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