6.Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
7.Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended.
Never operate this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
8.Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specifically recommended in the operator’s manual.
9.To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Washer your skin and change clothes immediately.
10.Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating blade can amputate hands and feet.
11.The blade control handle is a safety device. Never bypass its operation. Doing so, makes the machine unsafe and may cause personal injury.
12.Never operate without blade guard, debris shield and blade control handle in place and working.
13.Never operate with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury.
14.Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
15.Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
16.Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
17.Never operate this machine without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk, never run.
18.Do not operate this machine if it has been dropped or damaged. Return machine to your nearest authorized servicing dealer for examination and repair.
29.Do not operate this machine with a damaged or excessively worn cutting blade.
20.Never attempt to clear material from the blade guard while the engine is running. Shut the engine off, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
21.Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to edge at too fast of a rate.
22.Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, terrain etc. Always push slowly over rough surfaces. Do not use this machine on gravel surfaces.
23.Do not operate machine in rain or wet soil conditions.
Always operate machine from behind the handles and position yourself where the direct line of sight to cutting blade is blocked by guards.
24.Always stop engine when edging or trimming is delayed or when transporting machine
from one location to another.
Never leave a running machine unattended. Stop the engine, disconnect spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
25.Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury.
26.If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Call 1-866-840-6483 for Customer Support and the name of your nearest dealer.
Service
1.Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
2.Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
3.Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”
4.Lawn edger blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
5.Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
6.Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
7.After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the lawn edger for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating the lawn edger.
8.Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running.
9.Many components on your new edger can wear with continued use. For safety protection, frequently check all edger components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”
10.Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
11.Maintain or replace safety labels, as necessary.
12.Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment.
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