Safety Rules - Sears 536.79751 Owner's Manual

SAFETY RULES
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND
PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANS-
PORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS,
BEFORE USE
= Read the owner's manual carefutly. Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the edger. Know how to stop the edger
and disengage the controls quickly,
o Do not operate the edger without wearing
adequate outer garments° Wear footwear that
will improve footing on slippery surfaces,
_' Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets.
e Thoroughly inspect the area where the edger
is to be used and remove all foreign objects_
FUEL SAFETY
o Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
• Use an approved container.
o Check fuel supply before each use, allowing
space for expansion as the heat of the engine
and/or sun can cause fuel to expand.
Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never
fitl fuel tank indoors., Replace fuel tank cap
securely and wipe up spilled fuel,.
Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel to
a running or hot engine.
o Never store fuel or edger with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an
open flamen
OPERATING SAFETY
Never allow children or young teenagers to
operate the edger_ Keep them away while it is
operating Never allow adults to operate the
edger/trimmer without proper instruction,
o Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation or while performing an ad-
justment or repair to protect your eyes from for-
eign objects that may be thrown from the
edger.
e Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts.
o Exercise extreme caution when operating on
or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads° Stay
alert for hidden hazards or traffic,
e Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling
e Neveroperatethe edger without proper guards,
plates, or other safety protective devices in
place.
Never operate the edger at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and
use care when backing.
e Never allow bystanders near the edger.
• Keep children and pets away while operating
Never operate the edger without good visibility
or light.
® Do not run the engine indoors, The exhaust
fumes are dangerous (containing CARBON
MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY
GAS),
= Take all possible precautions when leaving the
edger unattende& Stop the engine.
o Do not overload the edger capacity by attempt-
ing to edge too deep at too fast a rate.