SAFETY RULES
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F–041105C
Safe Operation Practices for Edger.
WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means: “Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.”
WARNING: To prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting–up,
transporting, adjusting or mak-
ing repairs, always disconnect spark
plug wire and put wire where it cannot
contact the spark plug .
Before Use
SRead the owner’s manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the Edger. Know how to
stop the Edger and disengage the controls
quickly.
SDo not operate the Edger without wearing
adequate outer garments. Wear footwear
that will improve footing on slippery sur-
faces.
SKeep the area of operation clear of all per-
sons, particularly small children and pets.
SThoroughly inspect the area where the
Edger is to be used and remove all foreign
objects.
Fuel Safety
SHandle fuel with care; it is highly flam-
mable.
SUse an approved container.
SCheck fuel supply before each use, allow-
ing space for expansion as the heat of the
engine and/or sun can cause fuel to ex-
pand.
SFill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel
tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
SNever remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel
to a running or hot engine.
SNever store fuel or Edger with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame.
Operating Safety
SNever allow children or young teenagers to
operate the Edger. Keep them away while
it is operating. Never allow adults to oper-
ate the Edger without proper instruction.
SDo not operate this machine if you are tak-
ing drugs or other medication which can
cause drowsiness or affect your ability to
operate this machine.
SDo not use this machine if you are mentally
or physically unable to operate this ma-
chine safely.
SAlways wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair to protect your eyes
from foreign objects that may be thrown
from the Edger.
SDo not put hands or feet near or under ro-
tating parts.
SExercise extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic.
SExercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
SNever operate the Edger without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices in place.
SNever operate the Edger at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind
and use care when backing.
SNever allow bystanders near the
Edger.
SKeep children and pets away while
operating.
SNever operate the Edger without good visi-
bility or light.
SDo not run the engine indoors. The ex-
haust fumes are dangerous, containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS
and DEADLY GAS.
STake all possible precautions when leaving
the Edger unattended. Stop the engine.
SDo not overload the Edger capacity by at-
tempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.
