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WARNING
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not
followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of
yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these
instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, HEED
ITS WARNING!
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
GENERAL OPERATION
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Read this operator's manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to
assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
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Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine
before operating it.
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This machine is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything.
Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. Your machine has been
designed to perform one job: to edge lawn. Do not use it for any other
purpose.
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Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children
14 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation
practices in this manual and on the machine and be trained and supervised
by an adult.
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Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe
operation should be allowed to use this machine.
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To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, stay in operator zone
behind handles and keep children, bystanders, helpers and pets at least 75
feet from lawn edger while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters
area.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all
stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other foreign objects which could be
tripped over or picked up and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause
serious personal injury.
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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.
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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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation
practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment,
carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury.
This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and
throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could
result in serious injury or death.
Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to
persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in
this manual and on the machine.
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DANGER
WARNING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except
where specifically recommended in the operator's manual.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating blade
can amputate hands and feet.
The blade control handle is a safety device. Never bypass its operation. Doing
so, makes the machine unsafe and may cause personal injury.
Never operate without blade guard, debris shield and blade control handle in
place and working.
Never operate with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can result in
personal injury.
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
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.
Do not operate this machine if it has been dropped or damaged. Return
machine to your nearest authorized servicing dealer for examination and
repair.
Do not operate this machine with a damaged or excessively worn cutting
blade.
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.
Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to edge at too fast of a rate.
Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, terrain etc. Always push slowly over rough
surfaces. Do not use this machine on gravel surfaces.
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.
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