Homelite UT45100 - Manual (Page 5)

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 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 th e 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.
SPEcIFIc SAFETy RULES