Little Wonder Xtra - Manual (Page 5)

sunny conditions, always wear a hat and long
sleeve shirt for protection against skin cancers.
Use of a good brand of sunscreen cream is also
recommended on exposed skin surfaces.
Replace immediately broken or cracked blade
covers and grass debris deflector.
Never operate an Xtra Edger unless wearing
goggles or properly fitting safety glasses with
adequate top and side protection which comply
with ANSI Z 87.1.
Engine noise may damage your hearing. Wear
sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to pro-
tect your hearing. Continual and regular users
should have their hearing checked regularly.
S
AFE
F
UELING
The Xtra Edger unit uses an oil-gasoline mixture
for fuel (see the chapter on “Fuel,” page 8).
Do not operate an Xtra Edger when fatigued.
Be alert - if you get tired while operating the
machine, take a break. Tiredness may result in
loss of control. Working with any power tool
can be strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work, check
with your doctor before operating the machine.
The Xtra Edger is equipped with vibration-
reducing hand grips and main handle anti-
vibration mountings. These are designed to
reduce the transmission of engine vibrations to
the operator’s hands. Replace hand grips and
mountings when worn or damaged.
The rubber handles do not guarantee that you
will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal
tunnel syndrome. Therefore, continual and
regular users should monitor closely the
condition of their hands and fingers. If any
of the above symptoms appear, seek medical
advice immediately.
P ROPER C LOTHING
Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but
allow complete freedom of movement (see Fig.
3). Avoid loose-fitting jackets, flared or cuffed
pants, or anything that could trip the operator.
Wear overalls or long pants to protect your legs.
DO NOT wear shorts. Use of gloves when
working with the Xtra Edger is recommended.
Good footing is most important. Wear sturdy
shoes with nonslip soles. DO NOT wear
sandals or operate with bare feet. In hot or
WARNING
Proper eye protection is a must.
The blade cover may not protect the
operator from all fast moving foreign
objects, even though the discharge is
directed away from the operator,
as ricochets and bouncebacks may
occur during lawn edging operations.
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FIG 4
WARNING
Gasoline is an extremely flammable
and explosive fuel. Use extreme
caution when handling gasoline or
fuel mix. Do not smoke or bring
any fire or flame near the fuel.
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