Operator Safety Rules
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 surfaces. Wear safety glasses or eye shields to protect your eyes from thrown objects.
•Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.
•Thoroughly inspect the area where the Edger is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
Fuel Safety
•Allow muffler and engine areas to cool before touching.
•Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
•Use an approved container.
•Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing the gas cap.
•Check fuel supply before each use. Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for fuel expansion, fill fuel tank to approximately
•Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors or near appliances with pilot lights, heaters, or other ignition sources. 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 (ignition source).
Operating Safety
•Never allow children 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 it safely.
•To protect your eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the Edger, always wear safety
glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair.
•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 protection 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.
•The exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and
DEADLY GAS.
•Do not run the engine indoors.
•Make sure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place.
•Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
•If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
•Do not start the engine if there is LP or natural gas leakage in the area.
•Take all possible precautions when leaving the Edger unattended. Stop the engine.
•Do not overload the Edger capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.
Safe Storage
•Always refer to the owner’s manual 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.
•To reduce fire hazards, keep the machine free of grass, leaves or other debris build−up. Clean up oil or fuel spills. Allow the machine to cool before storing.
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