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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

DANGER! This lawn edger

can be dangerous! Careless or

improper use can cause

serious or even fatal injury.

Read and understand the

instruction manual before

using the lawn edger.

Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using gardening

appliances, basic safety precautions must al-

ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and

serious injury . Read and follow all instructions.

This power unit can be dangerous! Operator

is responsible for following instructions and

warnings on unit and in manual. Read entire

instruction manual before using unit! Be thor-

oughly familiar with the controls and the prop-

er use of the unit. Restrict the use of this unit

to persons who have read, understand and

will follow the instructions and warnings on

the unit and in the manual. Never allow chil-

dren to operate this unit.

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

OPERATOR SAF E TY

DANGER: RISK OF CUT. KEEP

HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE

AND CUTTING AREA. Do not attempt to

clear away cut material or hold material to be

cut when the blade is in motion. Make sure

powerhead is stopped and spark plug wire is

disconnected (or powerhead is disconnected

from power source) when removing jammed

material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or

hold attachment by the cutting blade.

S Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses

or similar eye protection when operating, or

performing maintenance on your unit (safety

glasses are available). Eye protection should

be marked Z87.

S Always wear face or dust mask if operation is

dusty.

S Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,

boots, and gloves.

S Always wear foot protection. Do not go bare-

foot or wear sandals.

S Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure

orremovelooseclothingorclothingwith

loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.

They can be caught in moving parts.

S Being fully covered also helps protect you

from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown

by spinning blade.

S Stay alert. Do not operate when you are tired,

ill, upset, or under the influence of alcohol,

drugs, or medication. Watch what you are do-

ing; use common sense.

S Wear hearing protection.

S Never start or run inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

S Only operate unit with handlebar installed.

S Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.

S Never direct discharge of materi al toward by-

standers nor allow anyone near the area of

operation. Use care in directing discharge to

avoid glass enclosures, automobiles, and the

like.

FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheads)

S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.

S Keep away from sparks or flames.

S Use a container approved for fuel.

S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or

the powerhead.

S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills

before starting the powerhead.

S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

fueling site before starting powerhead engine.

S Stop engine and allow to cool before remov-

ing fuel cap.

S Remove fue l cap slowl y.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric

powerheads)

WARNING: Avoid a dangerous envi-

ronment. To reduce the risk of electrical

shock, do not use in rain, in damp or wet loca-

tions, or around swimming pools, hot tubs,

etc. Do not expose to snow , rain, or water to

avoid the possibility of electrical shock. Do

not handle extension cord plug or unit with wet

hands.

S Use only a voltage supply as shown on the

nameplate of the unit.

S Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in

presence of flammable liquids or gases to

avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or caus-

ing damage to unit.

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