Specifications

which canignite.Washeryour skinand changeclothes
immediately.
10.Do notput handsor feet nearrotatingparts.Contactwith
the rotatingbladecanamputatehandsandfeet.
11.Thebladecontrolhandleis a safetydevice.Neverbypass
its operation.Doingso,makesthe machineunsafeand may
cause personalinjury.
12.Neveroperatewithout bladeguard,debrisshieldand blade
controlhandlein placeand working.
13.Neveroperatewith damagedsafetydevices.Failureto do
so, can resultin personalinjury.
14.Neverrun anengineindoorsor ina poorly ventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand
deadlygas.
15.Do notoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcohol
or drugs.
16.Mufflerand enginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do
nottouch.
17.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light.
Alwaysbe sure of yourfootingand keepa firmhold onthe
handles.Walk, neverrun.
18.Do notoperatethis machineif it hasbeendroppedor dam-
aged. Returnmachineto your nearestauthorizedservicing
dealerfor examinationand repair.
29.Do notoperatethis machinewitha damagedorexcessively
worncutting blade.
20.Neverattemptto clear materialfromthe bladeguardwhile
the engineis running.Shutthe engineoff,disconnectthe
spark plugwire andgroundagainsttheengineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
21.Do notoverloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto edge at
toofast of a rate.
22.Stayalert for unevensidewalks,terrainetc.Alwayspush
slowlyoverroughsurfaces.Do notuse this machineon
gravelsurfaces.
23.Do notoperatemachinein rain orwet soilconditions.
Alwaysoperatemachinefrom behindthe handlesand
positionyourselfwherethedirect line of sightto cutting
blade isblockedby guards.
24.Alwaysstopenginewhenedgingortrimming isdelayedor
whentransportingmachinefrom one locationto another.
Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Stopthe
engine,disconnectspark plugwireand groundagainstthe
engineto preventunintendedstarting.
25.Only useparts andaccessoriesmadeforthis machineby
the manufacturer.Failureto do so, canresult in personal
injury.
26. Ifsituationsoccur whichare notcoveredinthis manual,
usecare and goodjudgment.Call 1-800-800-7310 for
CustomerSupportandthe nameof your nearestdealer.
Service
1. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand
deadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe
bladeand allmovingparts havestopped.Disconnectthe
spark plugwireandgroundagainstthe enginetoprevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkthebladeand enginemountingboltsat frequent
intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade
for damage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewith
theoriginalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,
listedin this manual."Useof partswhichdo notmeetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improper
performanceand compromisesafety!"
4. Lawnedgerbladesare sharpand cancut.Wrapthe blade
orweargloves,and useextracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstightto be surethe equip-
mentis insafeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir proper
operationregularly.
7. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stopthe engine,discon-
nectthesparkplugwire andgroundagainsttheengine.
Thoroughlyinspectthe lawnedgerfor any damage.Repair
thedamagebeforestartingandoperatingthe lawnedger.
8. Neverattemptto makea wheel or cuttingheightadjust-
mentwhilethe engineisrunning.
9. Manycomponentsonyour new edgercan wearwith
continueduse. Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheck
alledgercomponentsandreplaceimmediatelywith
originalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,
listed inthis manual."Useof partswhichdo notmeetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improper
performanceand compromisesafety!"
10.Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeed
theengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafe
operatingspeed of theengine.
11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,as necessary.
12.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations.Improper
disposalof fluidsand materialscanharmtheenvironment.
5
WARNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructionswhich, if
not followed, could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
of yourself andothers.
Readand followall
instructions inthis man-
ual beforeattemptingto
operate this machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructionsmay
result in personal injury.
When you see this
symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to personswho read.
understand
and followthe warnings
and instructions
inthis manual
and on the machine.