Operator`s manual

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A DANGER - THIS POWER UNIT CAN BE DANGEROUS!
Tm_s urdt can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the operator and ot_ers. The warnings and
s ety instructions __this m_ual must be followed toprovide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The
operator zs responsible for fbllowi'ng the war_. 'ngs and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Read the entire
Operator's Manual before us m.g this !t! Restrict the use of_this unit to persons who read, understand,
ana _ouow _ne warmngs aria mstTuctions in _nis manual and on the unit.
A. EDGER SAFETY
1. OPERATOR SAFETY
a_Read the entire Operator's Manual before
assembling and using this unit! Restrict the
use of this unit to persons who read, under-
stand, and follow the warnings and instructions
in this manual and on the unit.
b.Always wear a safety face shield or gog-
gles. The blade guard will not prevent rocks
and debris from being thrown or ricocheting
into the eyes and face which can result in loss of
vision or serious injur_. See the '_Accessories"
section.
c. Always wear heavy, longpants, boots' and
gloves. Do not go barefoot or wear short pants,
sandals, jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with
loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.; they
can be caught in moving parts. Secure hair so it
is above shoulder length. Being fully covered
will help protect you from pieces of toxic plants
such as poison ivy thrown by the trimmer head
which could be more of a hazard than touching
the plant itself.
d.Do not operate this unit when you are
tired, ill, or under the influence of alco-
hol, drugs, or medication.
e: Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
2. UNIT
a.Inspect the entire unit before each use.
Have damaged parts repaired or replaced by qu-
alified service personnel. Make sure all fasten-
ers are in place and securely fastened.
b.Be sure the blade guard is properly at-
tached. The blade guard must be installed
when using the unit.
c.Make sure the blade is properly installed
and securely fastened.
d.Rest rear wheels on ground, supporting
blade off ground away from trees, bushes,
onlookers, etc. Do not allow the blade to make
contact until you are ready to begin edging.
3. EDGING
a. Inspect the area to be cut before each use.
Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,
string, etc.) which can be thrown or become en-
tangled in the blade.
b.Always keep the unit in front of your bod_
Hold handle firmly with both hands. Figure 4.
c. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
over-reach.
d.Keep wheels in contact with the ground.
e. Do not raise motor above your waist. The
blade can come dangerously close to your body.
f. Direct the discharge of debris away_ from
people, animals, glass, and solid objects
SUChas trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The spin-
ning blade may cause rocks, dirt, sticks, etc., to
be thrown or to ricochet which may hurt people
or animals, break glass, or cause other damage.
g. Do not use edger on graveled surfaces or
in extremely muddy areas.
h.Always push the unit slowly over rough
ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes
in the terrain, or other similar conditions.
i. Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
Eye Protection
B. OPERATING POSITION
Your unit has two operating positions, as follows: one for
edging, one for trenching.
To set the operating position, do the followin_
1. Squeeze the pivot locking bar and pivot the motor
to the desiredposition. Figure 5. Release the piv-
ot locking bar, making sure the motor locks into
position.
2. Pivot the front wheel position to correspond to the
rear wheel position by squeezing the pivot locking
bar and rotating the front wheel assembly. Fig-
ure 5. Make sure the front wheel assembly locks
into position.
Pivot
Locking Bar
Figure 5
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