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EDGING SAFETY
W ARNING: Inspect the area to be
edged before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap
around th e shaft.
S Keep others including children, animals, by-
standers, andhelpers at least 50 feet (15 me-
ters) a way. Stop the unit immediately if you
are appr oached.
S Hold the unit f irmly with both hands.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach or stand on unstable surfaces.
S Always keep the wheel in contact with the
ground.
S Keep all parts of your body away from the
blade and muffler .
S Always push the unit slowly over the ground.
Stay alert for un even sidewalks, hole s in the
terrain, large roots, et c.
S Do not force the unit. Use only for jobs ex-
plained i n t his manual. Use o nly for edging.
Do not abuse unit. Do not use in rain or wet
lo ca t i o n s.
S To reduce the risk o f fire, do not allow exces-
sive grass, leaves, or g rease to a ccumulate
on the a ttachment.
S Objects struck by the cutting member can
cause s erious injuries t o per sons. The lawn
should always b e carefully examined and
cleared of a ll objects prior to edging.
S Never operate without b lade shield in place.
Allow blades to stop
before removing them
from the cut.
WARNING:
Blades can throw objects violently.
D Yo u can be blinded or injured.
D Wear safety glasses and boots.
WARNING:
Hazard zone for thrown objects.
D Blades can throw objects violently.
D Others can be blinded or injured.
D Keep people and animals 50 feet
(15 m) away.
Boots
Blades move
momentarily
after the
trigger is
released.
WARNING:
Blades move momentarily after the
trigger is released.
D The blades can seriously c ut you or
others.
D Allow blades to stop before
removing them from the cut.
Safety
Glasses
Thrown
Objects
Instruction
Manual
Safety Decals
W ARNING:
Read Instruction Manual.
D Follow all warnings and instructions.
D Failure to do so can result in
serious injury.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Do not grasp or h old exposed blade.
S Stop powerhead bef ore l eaving work area.
S Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool before
storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
S Store u nit and f uel in ar ea where f uel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from wa-
ter h eaters, el ectric motors or s witches, fur-
naces, e tc.
S Store attachment so blade cannot accidental-
ly cause injury.
S Store attachment indoors, out of reach of
children.
If situations occur which are not covered i n
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged useof gasoline pow-
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weatherhas beenlinked toblood vesseldam-
age inotherwise healthy people.If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or t exture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinuethe useofthis toolandseekmed-
ical attention. An anti-vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these p rob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely theirphysicalconditionand thecondi-
tion of this unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS