Manual

• Make sure engine is off and spark plug wire is
disconnected when cleadng jammed matedal from
blade.
• Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold
matedal to be cut when engine is running or when
cutting blade is moving.
CAUTION: CUTrlNG BLADE COASTS AFTER
ENGINE IS TURNED OFF.
• Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense.
• Do not operate edger when fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or heavy medica[ion.
• Never operate the product without good visibility or
light.
• Keep good footing and balance at all times. Do not
overreach or stand on unstable support.
• Do not force or abuse product. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
• Do not operateengine above speed necessaryto
do thejob.
• Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
• Never direct discharge of material towards
bystanders nor allow anyone near the area of
operation.Use care in directingdischargeto avoid
glassenclosures,automobiles,andthe like.
• Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in terrain or
other similar conditions when using product.
Always push slowly over rough ground. Do not use
the product on graveled surfaces.
• Do not operate edger in rain or wet locations.
• Always operate edger from behind the upper
handle and position yourself where line of sight to
cutting blade is blocked by guards.
• After strikinga foreign object,shut off the engine,
make absolutely sure the blade and all moving
parts have completely stopped, disconnect the
sparkplug wireto preventaccidentalstarting,then
thoroughlyinspectthe unitfor any damage. Such
damage must be repaired before restarting and
operating the edger. Remember, heavy vibration is
generally a sign of trouble.
• Always stop engine when edging or trimming is
delayed or when walking from one location to
another,
• Stop the engine, wait for blade and all moving
parts to stop before cleaning, adjusting, repairing
or inspecting the product.
• Always disconnect spark plug wire to prevent
accidental starting.
• Muffler and engine become hot during operation
and can cause a burn. Allow to cool down before
touching.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the
product unattended. Disengage the blade, stop the
engine and disconnect spark plug wire.
3. MAINTENANCE ANDSTORAGE
STORE PRODUCT INDOORS
• When not in use, store product indoors in a dry
place, locked or otherwise inaccessible to children.
• Maintain product with care.
• Follow maintenance instructions given in this
manual for your product.
• To reduce the dsk of injury and engine failure, do
not allow excessive grass, leaves or other debds
to accumulate on or in the edger. Wipe engine
housing clean after each use.
• Keep air filter clean.
• Follow instructionsfor changing accessories.
• Replace any missing or damaged labels
immediately.
• Do not operate unit if blade is excessively worn or
damaged.
• Replace with blade which meets original
equipment specifications.
• Do not attempt to repair edger. Have mechanical
repairs made by qualified dealer or repairman. See
that only identical replacement parts are used.
WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who
read, understand and follow the warnings and instructionsin this manual and on the machine.
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