Operator's Manual

3Section 1 — Safe operation practiceS
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain the blade and all moving parts
have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts
at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also,
visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent,
cracked, worn) Replace blade with the original
equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only,
listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do
not meet the original equipment specifications
may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety!”
4. Lawn edger blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap
the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.
5. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
6. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
7. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire and ground
against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the
lawn edger for any damage. Repair the damage
before starting and operating the lawn edger.
8. Never attempt to make a wheel adjustment
while the engine is running.
9. Many components on your new edger can
wear with continued use. For safety protection,
frequently check all edger components and
replace immediately with original equipment
manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed
in this manual. “Use of parts which do not
meet the original equipment specifications
may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety!”
10. Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine. The governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
11. Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
12. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations
for used gas, oil, etc. Improper disposal of fluids
and materials can harm the environment.
13. According to the Consumer Products Safety
Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), this product has an
Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 70
hours of operation. At the end of the Average
Useful Life have the machine inspected annually
by an authorized service dealer to ensure that
all mechanical and safety systems are working
properly and not worn excessively. Failure to do
so can result in accidents, injuries or death.
Spark Arrestor
WARNING! This machine is equipped
with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered
or grass-covered land unless the engine’s
exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrestor meeting applicable local or state
laws (if any).
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in
effective working order by the operator. In the State
of California the above is required by law (Section
4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands.
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through
your nearest engine authorized service dealer or
contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
19. If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. Contact
Customer Support for assistance or the name of
your nearest service dealer.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted
to power equipment such as lawn edgers. They do not
understand the dangers. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the edging area and under
watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.
2. Be alert and turn lawn edger off if a child enters
the area.
3. Before and while moving backwards, look
behind and down for small children.
4. Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other
objects that may obscure your vision of a child
who may run into the lawn edger.
5. Keep children away from hot or running
engines. They can suffer burns from a
hot muffler.
6. Never allow children under 14 years of age to
operate this machine. Children 14 and over
should read and understand the instructions
and safe operation practices in this manual and
on the machine and be trained and supervised
by an adult.
Maintenance and Storage
1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
Safety Symbols
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to
assemble and operate.
Symbol Description
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate.
WARNING— ROTATING BLADES
Keep hands and feet away from rotating blade.
BYSTANDERS
Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
WARNING— HOT SURFACES
Do not touch muffler or adjacent areas.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles when operating this machine.
WARNING! Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in
this manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!