important safety instructions
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.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Be sure all guards are properly and securely attached.
Replace dull or worn blade; do not attempt to sharpen.
Use this edger for edging along sidewalks, driveways, flower beds, and similar areas. Do not use for any other purpose.
Do not use the edger on or near graveled surfaces.
Start engine carefully. Make certain all attachments are disengaged before attempting to start. Keep hands, feet, clothing, and the like away from blade and moving parts.
If the edger strikes any type of foreign object:
a)Stop the edger and remove the spark plug wire or disconnect from the power supply.
b)Inspect for damage to the edger attachment.
c)Correct damage before using the edger attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
Make yourself familiar with the area you are edging. Be aware of uneven sidewalks and holes in the terrain as well as other similar hazardous conditions (example: wire or wire rope which can break off and become a dangerous projectile). Always push the edger attachment slowly over rough ground.
Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders or allow anyone near the area of operation. Use care in di- recting discharge to avoid glass enclosures, automobiles, and the like.
Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire or disconnect from power supply before attempting to remove any obstruction caught or jammed in the blade, installing attachment, or making any adjustments.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow excessive grass, leaves, or grease to accumulate on the product.
Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when the engine is running or when the cutting blade is moving.
Always keep your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle when the blade is rotating.
A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or throttle trigger released. Maintain proper control until the blade has completely stopped rotating.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the product unattended. Disengage attachments, shift into neutral, and stop engine.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
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