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EDGER SAFETY

WARNING:

Always use handlebar

when operating edger attachment. Attach

handlebar above arrow on safety label on the

upper shaft (motor end of unit). If your edger

attachment does not include a handlebar, a

handlebar accessory kit (#530071864) is

available from your authorized service dealer.

Instructions for assembling handlebar to your

unit are included in this kit.

Handlebar

DANGER:

RISK OF CUT. KEEP

HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE

AND CUTTING AREA. Do not attempt to clear

away cut material when the blade is in motion.

Make sure switch is in the off position and the

power source is disconnected when removing

jammed material from the cutting blade. Do not

grab or hold unit by the cutting blade.Inspect

the area to be edged before each use. Re-

move objects (rocks, broken glass, nails,

wire, etc.) which can be thrown by the blade

or can wrap around the shaft.

WARNING:

Inspect the area to be

edged before each use. Remove objects

(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which

can be thrown by the blade or can wrap

around the shaft.

Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger

is released. The blade can seriously cut

you or others.

Allow blade to stop before removing it from

the cut.

Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-

reach or stand on unstable surfaces.

Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

cracked, broken or damaged in any other

way. Replace parts that are cracked,

chipped, or damaged before using the unit.

Keep all parts of your body away from the

blade.

Keep blade guard in place and in good

working order.

Always keep the wheel in contact with the

ground.

Always push the unit slowly over the

ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks,

holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow exces-

sive grass, leaves, or grease to accumulate

on the attachment.

Objects struck by the cutting member can

cause serious injuries to persons. The lawn

should always be carefully examined and

cleared of all objects prior to edging.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

Use of any other attach-

ments not recommended in this manual may in-

crease the risk of injury to persons, fire, or elec-

trical shock. Use of attachments not covered

under the list of recommended attachments in

this manual have not been evaluated for use

with this powerhead by Underwriters Laborato-

ries (see RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS).

WARNING:

This unit is not designed

for use with a brushcutter attachment.

VACUUM SAFETY

WARNING:

Inspect area before

starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-

jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can

ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury

or damage during operation.
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Never place objects inside the vacuum

tube(s). Always direct the blowing debris

away from people, animals, glass, and solid

objects such as trees, automobiles, walls,

etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or

sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can

hurt people or animals, break glass, or

cause other damage.

Never run unit without the proper equip-

ment attached. When using your unit as a

vacuum, always install vacuum tube(s).

Check air intake opening or vacuum tube(s)

frequently, always with engine stopped and

unit disconnected from power source. Keep

vents and tubes free of debris which can ac-

cumulate and restrict proper air flow.

PRUNER SAFETY

(RECIPROCATING BLADE)

WARNING:

The reciprocating blade

can cause severe injury. Inspect the unit be-

fore use. Do not operate unit with a bent,

cracked or dull blade. Keep away from the

blade.

WARNING:

The reciprocating blade is

sharp. Do not touch. To prevent serious injury,

always stop engine and ensure blade has

stopped moving, disconnect unit from power

source, and wear gloves when changing or

handling the blade.