SAFETY RULES
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT
PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING
PORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING
BEFORE USE
=Read the owner's manual carefutly. Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the edger. Know how to stop the edger and disengage the controls quickly,
oDo not operate the edger without wearing adequate outer garments° Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces,
_' Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.
eThoroughly inspect the area where the edger is to be used and remove all foreign objects_
FUEL SAFETY
oHandle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
• Use an approved container.
oCheck fuel supply before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel to expand.
Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fitl fuel tank indoors., 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.
oNever store fuel or edger with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flamen
OPERATING SAFETY
Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the edger_ Keep them away while it is operating Never allow adults to operate the edger/trimmer without proper instruction,
SPARK PLUG WIRE AND
CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO
WHEN
REPAIRS,
oAlways wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an ad- justment or repair to protect your eyes from for- eign objects that may be thrown from the edger.
eDo not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
oExercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads° Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic,
eExercise caution to avoid slipping or falling
eNeveroperatethe edger without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.
Never operate the edger at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.
e Never allow bystanders near the edger.
•Keep children and pets away while operating
Never operate the edger without good visibility or light.
®Do not run the engine indoors, The exhaust fumes are dangerous (containing CARBON
MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS),
=Take all possible precautions when leaving the edger unattende& Stop the engine.
oDo not overload the edger capacity by attempt- ing to edge too deep at too fast a rate.
