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6.
Never use a cutting blade or replacement parts
that are not approved by Toro.
7.
Maintain the Edger according to the
recommended maintenance intervals and
procedures in the Maintenance section on
page 11.
8.
Shut off the engine and be certain the cutting
blade has completely stopped rotating before
inverting the Edger, performing maintenance on
or working on the machine.
9.
If running problems or excessive vibration occur,
stop immediately and inspect the unit for the
cause. If the cause cannot be determined or is
beyond your ability to correct, return the Edger
to your servicing dealer for repair.
Fuel Safety
1.
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be
handled and stored carefully. Use a container
approved for fuel for storing gasoline and/or
fuel/oil mixture.
2.
Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are
no sparks or flames.
3.
Do not smoke near fuel or Edger, or while using
the Edger.
4.
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling 1/4–1/2
inch (6mm–13mm) from the top of the tank.
5.
Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the
engine.
6.
Move the Edger at least 10 feet (3 m) away from
the fueling location before starting the engine
(Fig. 2).
7.
Do not remove the Edger fuel tank cap while the
engine is running, or right after stopping the
engine.
8.
Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
9.
Drain the tank and run the engine dry before
storing the unit.
10. Store fuel and Edger away from open flame,
sparks and excessive heat. Make sure fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from water
heaters, furnaces, electric motors, etc.
Power Edger Operating Safety
1.
THIS EDGER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURIES. Read the instructions carefully. Be
familiar with all controls and the proper use of
the Edger.
2.
Make sure the 3mm hex wrench has been
removed from the gearcase and boss adapter
before you start the engine (Fig 12).
3.
Avoid using the Edger near rocks, gravel, stones
and similar material that would cause harmful
missiles.
4.
Keep children, bystanders and animals outside a
50 ft. (15 m) radius from the operator and Edger
(Fig. 3).
5.
If you are approached while operating the Edger,
stop the engine and Edger blade rotation.
6.
Never allow children to operate the Edger.
7.
Use the Edger only in daylight or good artificial
light.
8.
Never operate the Edger without proper guards
or other protective safety devices in place.
9.
Do not put hands or feet near or under any
rotating parts. Keep clear at all times. Keep all
parts of your body away from the rotating Edger
blade and hot surfaces such as the muffler.
10. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach.
11. Use the right tool for the job. Do not use the
Edger for any job that is not recommended by
Toro.
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