1.0 Start the engine carefully. Make certain all attachments are
disengaged before starting the engine. Keep hands, feet and
clothing away from blade and other moving parts.
2.0 Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running.
3.0 Do not operate when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always
wear safety footwear and pants that cover your legs.
4.0 Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, hole in the terrain, and other hidden
hazards. Always push slowly over rough ground
5.0 Thoroughly inspect area to be edged or trimmed. Remove any
foreign objects which might be picked up and thrown.
6.0 Do not use machine on graveled surfaces. Stop the equipment when
crossing gravel drive, walkways or roads. Watch out for traffic
when working near roadways.
7.0 Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
8.0 Edge or trim only in daylight. Do not operate without good
visibility or light .
9.0 Objects struck by the cutting member can cause injury. After
striking a foreign object, stop the machine, disconnect the spark
plug wire, inspect for damage and repair any damage before starting
engine.
10.0 Stop the engine whenever you leave the machine unattended and
when making repairs or inspections.
11.0 When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, always make sure blade and
all moving parts are stopped. Cutting member is stopped gradually
after turnoff. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep the wire away
from the plug to avoid unintentional starting.
12.0 Never operate without guards, plates and other protective devices in
place.
13.0 Do not change governor settings or over-speed the engine.
14.0 If the edger should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and
check for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning for trouble.
15.0 Reduce speed on slopes and sharp corners to avoid loss of control or
tipping of machine.
16.0 Do not operate if the cutting member is damaged or excessively
worn.
3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.0 A: Before starting the engine, read engine instruction manual. Be
sure to fill the crankcase with