Havener E-40 Edger - Manual (Page 5)

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Operation of Equipment
DANGER: GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE. DO NOT ADD FUEL WHILE THE ENGINE
IS RUNNING OR IS HOT. KEEP OPEN FLAMES, SPARKS, AND HEAT AWAY FROM THE FUEL AND STORE
FUEL IN CONTAINERS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ADD FUEL OUTDOORS ONLY AND
IF THE FUEL IS SPILLED, DO NOT START THE ENGINE. MANUALLY PUSH THE EDGER AWAY FROM THE
SPILL AND IMMEDIATELY WIPE UP.
DANGER: Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect. Carbon monoxide is odorless, tasteless, and can be fatal.
Edge only in daylight.
Disengage cutterhead drive before attempting to start the engine.
Watch for traffic when crossing surfaces other than grass. (i.e. transporting,) loading onto or off loading from a
trailer or vehicle, or when the edger is not in use.
DANGER: Never operate the edger unless the blade guard, belt guards, and debris guards are properly in
place. Operating without the guards in place can cause serious injury or death. Never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders.
Reduce your speed on slopes to avoid tipping or loss of control.
Do not change the governor settings or over speed the engine.
Always stop the engine whenever you leave the edger, even for a moment.
Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the machine while in operation.
To help reduce the risk of a fire hazard, keep the engine and the area around the engine free of grass, leaves, or
any other type of foreign material.
Beware of cutting edges. Always wear gloves for safety when performing blade maintenance activities.
Always stop the blade when crossing gravel driveways, roads. or walk ways.
Never store the edger with gasoline in the tank in a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Be sure engine has cooled to ambient temperatures before storing or refueling.
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