Yardworks 060-3808-8 Operator's Manual page 5

model no. 060-3808-8 | contact us: 1-866-523-5218
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• Read the Operator's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls
quickly in case of emergency.
• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
• Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass,
nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the edger blade.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when
operating this product.
• Dress properly - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving
parts. The use of sturdy gloves is recommended. The use of rubber gloves and safety
footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
• Do not operate this product when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear safety
footwear and pants or slacks that cover your legs.
• Never operate this unit on the operator's left side.
• Keep Children Away – Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50' (15 m) away.
Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If approached, stop the motor
immediately.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense. Do not use product while
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of
balance or exposure to hot or sharp surfaces. Keep cutting attachment below waist.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
• Unplug from the power outlet before making any adjustments or repairs. Wear protective
equipment and observe all safety instructions. When the unit is turned off, make sure the
cutting attachment has stopped before setting the unit down.
• Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners. Replace any damaged parts before
use.
• Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachments or accessories on this product which
was not provided with the product, or identified as appropriate for use with this product in
the Operator's Manual.
• Avoid dangerous environments - Do not use the product in damp or wet locations.
• Do not use in rain.
• If the product vibrates abnormally, immediately stop the motor and check for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble, an indication that maintenance and/or servicing is required.
• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut o ff the motor and make certain all moving
parts have stopped.
• Service on the product must be performed by qualified repair personal only. Service or
maintenance performanced by unqualified personal could result in injury to the
damage to the product.
• Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the product. Use of unauthorized
parts may damage the product or create a risk of serious injuries to the operator or
bystanders.
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