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EDGING SAFETY
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Inspect the area to be
edged before each use. Remove objects
(r ocks, br oken gla ss, na ils , wire , s t r ing, e tc. )
which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap
around the shaft.
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Keep o thers including children, animals, by-
standers, and h elpers at least 50 feet (15 me-
ters) away. Stop th e unit immediately if you
are approached.
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Hold the unit f irmly w ith both hand s.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do no t over-
reach o r stand on unstable surfaces.
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Always keep the wheel in contact with the
ground.
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Keep all parts of your body away from the
blade and m uffler .
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Always push the unit slowly over the ground.
Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in the
terrain, large r oots, etc.
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Do not force th e unit. Use only for jobs ex-
plained in t his manual. Use only fo r edging.
Do not ab use unit. Do n ot use in rain or wet
locations.
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To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow exces-
sive grass, leaves, or g rease to a ccumulate
on the attach ment.
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Objects struck by the cutting member can
cause serious i njuries to persons. T he lawn
should always be carefully examined and
cleared of al l obje cts prior to edging.
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Neve r operate without b lade shield in place.
Allow blades to stop
before removing them
from the cut.
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Blades can throw obje cts violently.
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You can be blinded or injured.
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Wear safety glasses and boots.
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Hazard zone for thrown objects.
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Blades can throw objects violently.
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Others can be blinded or injured.
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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.
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The blades can seriously cut you or
others.
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Allow blades to stop before
removing them from the cut.
Safety
Glasses
Thrown
Objects
Instruction
Manual
Safety Decals
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Read Instruction Manual.
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Follow all warnings and instructions.
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Failure to do so can result in
serious injury.
TRANSPORTINGAND STORAGE
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Do not grasp or hold exposed blade.
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Stop powerhead before leaving work area.
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Allow powerhead and gea rbox to cool before
storing or t ransporting it in a ve hicle.
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Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapo rs
cannot reach sparks or open f lames from wa-
ter heat ers, electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, e tc.
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Store att achmen t so blade cannot a ccidental-
ly cause injury.
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Store attachment indoors, out of reach o f
children.
If situations occur which are not c overed in
this m anual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.
SPECIAL N OTICE:
Exposure to vibra-
tions throughprolongeduse of gasoline pow-
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of people proneto circulation disorders
or abnormal s wellings. Prolongeduse in cold
weatherhas beenlinked tobloodvessel dam-
agein otherwise healthypeople. Ifsymptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss offeeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinuetheuse ofthis tool andseekmed-
ical attention. An anti-vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely theirphysical condition andthecondi-
tion of this unit.
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