Important Safety Instructions - Yardworks 060-3808-8 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
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.
• 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 are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when
operating this product. Wear hearing protection.
• Dress properly - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Use of sturdy gloves is recommended. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is
recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Do not operate 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 ft. away. Bystanders
should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If approached, stop motor and attachment.
• 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 surfaces. Keep cutting attachment below waist.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
• DANGER – ROTATING CUTTING MEMBER:
• Keep both hands on handles when blade is rotating.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
• Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when motor is running or
when cutting member is moving.
• Make sure unit is unplugged when clearing jammed material from cutting member.
• Keep guards in place.
• Keep blade clean and sharp. Replace dull blades as needed.
• CAUTION: Cutting member coasts after turn off.
• 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 attachment or accessory 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.
• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the motor and make certain all moving parts
have stopped.
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