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4. Never operate with damaged safety devices.
Failure to do so, can result in personal injury.
5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
6. Do not operate machine while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a
burn. Do not touch.
8. 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.
9. Do not operate this machine if it has been dropped
or damaged. Return machine to your nearest
authorized servicing dealer for examination and
repair.
10. Do not operate this machine with a damaged or
excessively worn cutting blade.
11. 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.
12. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to
edge at too fast of a rate.
13. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, terrain etc. Always
push slowly over rough surfaces. Do not use this
machine on gravel surfaces.
14. Do not operate machine in rain or wet soil
conditions.
15. Always operate machine from behind the handles
and position yourself where the direct line of sight
to cutting blade is blocked by guards.
16. Always stop engine when edging or trimming is
delayed or when transporting machine from one
location to another.
17. Never leave a running machine unattended. Stop
the engine, disconnect spark plug wire and ground
against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
18. Only use parts and accessories made for this
machine by the manufacturer. Failure to do so, can
result in personal injury.
19. If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. Contact an
authorized MTD service dealer or telephone 1-800-
800-7310.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against
the engine to prevent unintended starting.
3. Check bolts, and screws for proper tightness at
frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe
working condition. Also, visually inspect machine
for any damage.
4. Do not change the engine governor setting or over-
speed the engine. The governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
5. The blade, blade guard and debris shield are
subject to wear and damage. For your safety
protection, frequently check all components and
replace with original equipment manufacturer’s
(O.E.M.) parts only. “Use of parts which do not
meet the original equipment specifications may
lead to improper performance and compromise
safety!”
6. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
7. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for
gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
8. Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light
such as a water heater, furnace,clothes dryer etc.
9.
Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper
instructions on off-season storage.
WARNING: 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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KEEP AWAY — ROTATING BLADE