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Inspect extension cords before each
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use and replace if damaged.
Don't abuse cord. Never carry unit
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by the cord or yank extension cord to
disconnect unit.
To reduce the possibility of the ex-
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tension cord disconnecting from the
unit during operation, tie the power
cord on the unit to the extension cord
as shown in the Extension Cord sec-
tion. Insert cord socket on the unit
into the extension cord receptacle.
Do not use unit if the switch does not
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turn the unit on and off properly. Re-
pairs to the switch must be made by
an Authorized Service Dealer.
Keep extension cord clear of opera-
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tor, unit, and obstacles at all times.
Do not expose the cord to heat, oil,
water, or sharp edges.
Avoid any body contact with any
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grounded conductor, such as metal
pipes or wire fences, to avoid the
possibility of electric shock.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
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protection should be provided on the
circuit or outlet to be used for this
unit. Receptacles are available hav-
ing built-in
protection and may
GFCI
be used for this measure of safety.
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
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this unit has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) and will
require the use of a polarized exten-
sion cord. This plug will fit into a po-
larized extension cord only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully into the
extension cord, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, obtain a correct po-
larized extension cord.
A polarized extension cord will re-
quire the use of a polarized wall out-
let. This plug will fit into the polarized
wall outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit into the wall outlet, re-
verse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper wall outlet. Do not
change the equipment plug, exten-
sion cord receptacle, or extension
cord plug in any way.
UNIT SAFETY
Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect
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entire unit and extension cord before
each use. Have damaged parts re-
paired or replaced by an Authorized
Service Dealer. Make sure all fasten-
ers, handles, and guards are in place
and securely fastened. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Replace blades that are bent,
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warped, cracked, broken, or dam-
aged in any other way.
Before using your unit, have an Au-
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thorized Service Dealer repair or re-
place parts that are cracked,
chipped, broken, or damaged in any
other way.
Use only genuine replacement
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blades and accessories as recom-
mended for this unit. Never use wire,
rope, string, etc. Use of any other
accessory or attachment may in-
crease the risk of injury or cause
damage to the unit.
Keep blade guard in place and in
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good working order.
EDGING SAFETY
Inspect the area to be edged before
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each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)
which can be thrown by blade or can
wrap around blade shaft.
Keep children away. Keep others in-
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(GFCI)
cluding children, animals, bystanders
and helpers outside the 100 foot (30
meter) Hazard Zone. Stop the unit
immediately if you are approached.
50 ft.
(15 m)
Always keep unit in front of your body.
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Keep hands and feet away from cut-
ting area.
Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
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Do not overreach or use from unsta-
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ble support. Keep firm footing and
balance at all times.
Keep wheels in contact with ground.
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Do not raise the unit above the
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ground. The blade can come dan-
gerously close to your body.
Always push unit slowly over ground.
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Stay alert for uneven sidewalks,
holes in terrain, large roots, etc.
Do not force the unit; it will do the job
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better and with less likelihood of a
risk of injury at the rate for which it
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