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GENERAL SAFETY SUGGESTIONS Recommended by Outdoor Power Equipment Institute DO NOT MODIFY EDGER-TRIMMER Unauthorized modi cation to the edger-trimmer may impair TRAINING its function and safety and a ect edger-trimmer life. 1. Read the Operating and Maintenance Instruction Manual carefully. Be thoroughly 8. If edger-trimmer should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check for the cause. familiar with the controls and proper use of Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. the equipment. 9. Stop the engine whenever you leave the 2. Neverallowchildrentooperateedger-trimmer. 3. Keep area of operation clear of all per- edger-trimmer, and when making repairs or inspections. sons, particularly small children and pets. 10. When repairing or inspecting, make certain 4. Thoroughly train anyone using the edgertrimmer. Make sure all edger-trimer operators know the safety, operating, and maintenance blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting. procedures. 11. Do not run engine indoors. PREPARATION 1. Thouroughly inspect the area where edgertrimmer is to be used, and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, and other foreign objects which might be picked up and thrown. 2. Do not operate edger-trimmer when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial foot wear, and pants or slacks that cover your legs when operating edger-trimmer. 3. Check fuel before starting engine. Do not ll gasoline tank indoors, when engine is running, or while engine is still hot. Clean o any spilled gasoline before starting engine. 4. Disengage cutterhead drive before starting engine. 5. Donotuseedger-trimmerunlessbladeguard, 12. Shut engine o and wait until blade comes to a complete stop before removing grass that may clog blade guard. 13. Watch out for tra c when working near roadways. 14. Stayalertforunevensidewalks,holesinterrain, or other hidden hazards when using edger-trimmer. Always push slowly over rough ground. 15. Remember, never operate edger-trimmer unless blade guard, belt guards, and debris guard are properly in place. 16. Disengage power to cutterhead and stop engine before leaving edger-trimmer, before making repairs, inspections or adjustments, and when transporting or not in use. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE belt guards, and debris guard are properly in 1. Check blade mounting nut frequently for place. proper tightness. 6. Edgeortrimonlyindaylightoringoodarti cial light. 2. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure equipment is in safe working condition. 7. Neveroperateequipmentinwetgrass.Always 3. Never store edger-trimmer with gasoline be sure of your footing. Keep a rm hold on in the tank in a building where fumes may the handle and walk, never run. reach an open ame or spark. Be sure engine OPERATION 1. Start the engine carefully. Keep hands and feet well away from blade. 2. Do not change engine governor setting or overspeed engine. 3. Wear safety glasses when operating edgertrimmer. has cooled before storing in any enclosure. 4. To reduce re hazard, keep engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. 5. After operating engine, never touch ex- haust mu er until it has cooled completely. 6. Keep edger-tirmmer in good operating condition, and keep safety devices in place . 4. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times. Never direct discharge of any material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near machine while it is in operation. 5. Stop blade when crossing gravel drive, walks, or roads. 6. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine and inspect edger-trimmer for damage. Repair CAUTION TO AVOID INJURY Read Operator's Manual. Know location and function of controls. Maintain safety devices. Remove potential thrown objects. Never edge or trim near people. Never carry passengers. Look before backing. Avoid slippery or steep areas. Stop blade and back damage before starting engine. slowly if machine stops. Avoid blade unless 7. Avoid loss of control or tipping on slopes and blade and engine are stopped. sharp corners by reducing speed. 3