• Wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves and a long
sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short
pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above
shoulder level.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose
intended.
• Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less
likelihood of injury at a rate for which it was designed.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit
towards you.
• Do not overreach, take extra care when working on
steep slopes or inclines. Always keep proper footing
and balance.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating.
Keep a firm grip on both the front and rear handle or
grips.
• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all
moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the blade
when it is rotating. Do not operate without guards in
place.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed
needed to do the job. Do not run the engine at high
speed when not in use.
• Always stop the engine/motor when operation is
delayed or when walking from one location to another.
• Stop the engine/motor for maintenance, repair, to
install or remove the blade. The unit must be stopped
and the blade no longer turning to avoid injury.
• The blade may become very sharp from use. Always
wear heavy gloves when handling, removing, installing
or cleaning the blade.
• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object,
stop the engine/motor immediately and check for
damage. Have any damage repaired before attempting
further operations. Do not operate unit with a bent,
cracked or dull blade. Discard blades that are bent,
warped, cracked or broken.
• Stop the unit IMMEDIATELY if you feel excessive
vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect
thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage before
continuing. Repair or replace affected parts as
necessary.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• Stop and switch the unit to off for maintenance, repair,
or for changing add-ons or other attachments.
• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They
may become lodged between the blade and gearbox
or guard.
• A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to
spin after the unit is stopped. Maintain proper control of
the unit until the blade has completely stopped rotating.
• Use only genuine replacement parts and accessories for
this unit. These are available from your authorized service
dealer.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Allow the unit to cool before storing or transporting. Be
sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a locked up and dry or high and dry
place to prevent unauthorized use or damage, out of
the reach of children.
• Clean the blade with a hose and water. Wipe the blade
with a light machine oil to prevent rust.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
Clean after each use.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use
them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
unit, also loan them these instructions.
• Only qualified personnel should perform any repairs
or maintenance procedures that are not described
in this manual.
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and other
bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
• Inside a building store the machine away from ignition
sources. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• Always refer to the Operator's Manual instructions for
important details if the lawn edger is to be stored for
an extended period.
• Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you have
the proper tools, and instructions for disassembly and
repair of the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS