SAFETY RULES
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND
PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, 'TRANS-
PORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS,.
BEFORE USE
e Read the owner's manual carefully Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the edgedtrimmer. Know how to stop the
edger/trimmer and disengage the controls
quickly.
e Do not operate the edger!trimmer without
wearing adequate outer garments. Wear foot-
wear that wilt improve footing on slippery sur-
faces.
® Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets_
= Thoroughly inspect the area where the edger/
trimmer is to be used and remove all foreign
objects.
FUEL SAFETY
e Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable,.
® Use an approved container.
e Check fuel supply before each use, allowing
space for expansion as the heat of the engine
and/or sun can cause fuel to expand.
e Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never
fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel tank cap
securely and wipe up spilled fuel,
® Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel to a
running or hot engine.
® Never store fuel or edger/trimmer with fuel in
the tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame.
OPERATING SAFETY
Never allow children or young teenagers to
operate the edger/trimmer, Keep them away
while it is operating. Never allow adults to
operate the edger/trimmer without proper ir_-
struction.
o Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation orwhile performing an adjust-
ment or repairto protectyour eyes from foreign
objects that may be thrown from the edger/
trimrner_
® Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts.
® Exercise extreme caution when operating on
or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.. Stay
alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• Exercise cautiQn to avoid slipping or falling
® Never operate the edgefltrimmer without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective de-
vices in place.,
• Never operate the edger/trimmer at high trans-
port speeds on sfippery surfaces. Look behind
and use care when backing.
e Never allow bystanders near the edger!trim-
mer,
® Keep children and pets away while operating.
® Never operate the edgerttnmmerwithout good
visibility or light°
e Do not run the engine indoors. The exhaust
fumes are dangerous (containing CARBON
MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY
GAS),.
® Take all possible precautionswhen leaving the
edgerttrimmer unattended. Stop the engine.
e Do not overload the edgerttrimmer capacity by
attempting to edge too deep at too fast a rate.
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