SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT'D)
nDress Properly, cont.
3.Sturdy gloves and safety footwear are recommended.
nCheck The Edger Before Use
1.Never operate the edger unless guards and other protective devices are in place.
2.Before you use the edger, make sure all nuts, bolts, and screws are installed and properly tightened.
3.Where applicable, check pulley setscrews and all fasteners for tightness and lubricate periodically as described in the maintenance section on pages 6 and 7.
Figure 1, Proper Operating Position
nStay Alert
1.Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
2.Do not operate the edger when you are fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
nOperate With Care
1.Keep hands, feet, and clothing well away from the blade and moving parts.
2.Don't overreach or stand on unstable ground. Keep good footing and balance at all times.
3.Start the engine carefully. Stop the engine when leaving the edger unattended.
4.Do not operate the edger with a damaged or excessively worn blade.
5.Never attempt to make adjustments when the edger is running.
6.Never direct discharge of material toward people. Use care in directing discharge to avoid glass enclosures or automobiles.
7.Never operate the edger without good visibility or light of day.
8.Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in the terrain, or other similar conditions when using the edger. Always push slowly over rough ground.
9.Always keep the throttle in the STOP position when the edger is not in use.
10.If the edger strikes a foreign object:
(1)stop the engine.
(2)disconnect the spark plug lead.
(3)inspect for damage.
(4)repair any damage before restarting and operating the edger.
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