Specific Safety Rules - Yardworks 060-3808-8 Owner's Manual

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

• Be sure all guards are properly and securely attached.
• Replace dull or worn blade; do not attempt to sharpen.
• Do not attempt to sharpen blade. Failure to heed this warning could result in excessive
vibration causing serious personal injury or property damage.
• Use this edger for edging along sidewalks, driveways, and flower beds. Do not use for any
other purpose.
• Do not use the edger on or near graveled surfaces.
• If the edger strikes any type of foreign object:
a) Stop the edger and disconnect from the power supply.
b) Inspect for damage to the edger attachment.
c) Correct damage before using the edger attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious
injury.
• Make yourself familiar with the area you are edging. Be aware of uneven sidewalks and holes
in the terrain as well as other similar hazardous conditions (example: wire or wire rope which
can break off and become a dangerous projectile). Always push the edger attachment slowly
over rough ground.
• Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders or allow anyone near the area of
operation. Use care in directing discharge to avoid glass enclosures, automobiles, and the
like.
• Always stop the motor and disconnect from power supply before attempting to remove any
obstruction caught or jammed in the blade, installing attachment, or making any adjustments.
• To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow excessive grass, leaves, or grease to accumulate on
the product.
• Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when the motor is running or
when the cutting blade is moving.
• Always keep your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle when
the blade is rotating.
• Always be aware of the power cord's location and keep clear of the area you are working in.
Cords may become a trip hazard to the operator. Cords that are in the cutting path may be cut
by the edger.
• Never stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the edger blade.
• A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the motor is stopped or
throttle trigger released. Maintain proper control until the blade has completely stopped
rotating.
• Do not leave product unattended.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an
authorized service center to avoid risk.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may
use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also to prevent
misuse of the product and possible injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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