SAFETY RULES FOR ELECTRIC EDGERS cont.
7. ALWAYS hold the Edger with both hands on the Handle and NEVER reach near or
under the Blade Guard.
8. AVOID accidental
starting.
DO NOT carry a plugged in Edger with your finger
on the Power Switch Lever.
9. DO NOT carry the Edger by the extension cord or pull the cord to disconnect it from the
receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
10. DO NOT FORCE the Edger. Do not try to cut more than what the Edger is designed
for. It will do a better job with less chance of injury when used at the rate for which it is
designed.
11. MAINTAIN the Edger with care. ALWAYS inspect the extension cord and replace if damaged.
12. KEEP the Handle dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Use a clean cloth when cleaning.
DO NOT use solvents, brake fluids, gasoline, or other petroleum products to clean the
Edger. They can damage plastic parts.
13. NEVER, for any reason, touch the cutting blade or other moving parts during use.
14. KEEP Blade Guard in place and in good working order. Keep Guard positioned over blade.
Keep hands and feet away from cutting blade.
15. ALWAYS store the Edger indoors when not in use. It should be stored in a dry place,
high up or locked in a place that is out of the reach of children.
16. ALWAYS use only the blade provided with this Edger or sold specifically for this
Edger. Use of any other blades may create a hazardous situation.
17. ALWAYS keep ventilation openings clear of debris.
18. KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY at a safe distance from the work area, especially children.
Make sure that persons and pets are at least 100 feet away.
z_ WARNING:
Some dust particles created by lawn and garden tools
contain chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples
of these chemicals
are:
• Compounds
in fertilizers,
herbicides,
pesticides, and insecticides.
• Arsenic and chromium
from chemically
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures
varies, depending
upon how often you do this
type of work.To
reduce your exposure
to these chemicals:
• Work in a well=ventilated
area
• Work with approved
safety equipment,
such as those dust masks
that are specially
designed
to filter out microscopic
particles.
A WARNING:
NEVER reach under the Edger (blade area) until you have
unplugged
Edger and the Edger has come to a complete
stop.
The Edger's blade will continue
to rotate for a few seconds
after it is switched
off.
ADDiTiONAL
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
i z_ WARNING:
BE SURE to read and understand
all instructions. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or
serious
personal injury.
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5.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses or eye shields when using this Edger.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant
lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
PROTECT your lungs. Wear a face mask, dust mask or respirator if the operation is dusty.
PROTECT your hearing. Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use.
Under some conditions noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
ALL VISITORS AND BYSTANDERS
MUST wear the same safety equipment that the
operator of the tool wears.
ALWAYS check the tool for damaged parts. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. Before
further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to
determine if it will operate properly and perform its intended function. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced at a Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
6.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them frequently
and use them
to instruct others who may use this tool. If someone borrows
this tool, make sure
they have these instructions also.
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