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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED)
Prolonged use of any
hand-held powered
machine exposing the operator to vibrations
may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud’s
phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. These
conditions reduce the hand’s ability to feel and
regulate temperature, produce numbness and
burning sensations, and may cause nerve and
circulation damage and tissue necrosis.
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WARNING
PROPER CLOTHING
Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow
complete freedom of movement (see Fig. 5). 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 Lawn
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
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.
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. Never operate an Atom
Edger unless wearing goggles or properly fitting
safety glasses with adequate top and side
protection which comply with ANSI Z 87.1.
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WARNING
Replace immediately broken or cracked blade covers
and grass shield debris deflector.
Engine noise may damage your hearing. Wear sound
barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your hearing.
Continual and regular users should have their hearing
checked regularly.
SAFE FUELING INSTRUCTIONS
Gasoline is an extremely
flammable
and explosive fuel. Use
extreme caution when handling
gasoline. Do not smoke or
bring any fire or flame near the
fuel (Fig. 6).
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WARNING
Refuel outdoors only. Always switch off the engine
and allow it to cool before refueling. Relieve fuel tank
pressure by loosening fuel cap slowly. Never remove
fuel filler cap while engine is running.
Select bare ground for fueling, then move at least 3
metres (10 feet) from the fueling spot before starting the
engine. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your Atom
Edger and check for leakage.
Always tighten fuel filler cap securely after fueling.
Do not operate the 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.
Always allow engine to
cool before refueling.
Accidental spillage of gasoline over hot engine
could cause fire or explosion to occur with
consequent possible disfigurement or fatal
injury. Wash and clean hands after fueling.
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WARNING
The Atom Edger unit uses gasoline only for fuel (Refer
“Fuel and Oil,” page 6).
SAFE STARTING
You should always inspect your unit before starting it.
Make sure the controls and safety devices are working
properly.
Place the machine on firm ground or other solid surface
in an open area. Maintain good balance and secure
footing.
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NOTE
When you pull the starter grip,
do not wrap starter rope around
your hand. Do not allow grip to snap back, but
guide starter rope slowly back to permit rope to
rewind properly.
Failure to follow this procedure may result in injury to
hand or fingers or may damage the starter mechanism.
The Atom Edger is a one-
person machine. To
reduce the risk of eye or other injury from thrown
objects, ensure that bystanders are at least 15
metres (50 feet) away during use. Replace
immediately any worn or broken debris deflector
shield or blade cover. If approached, release
throttle trigger to immediately de-accelerate the
engine.
!
WARNING
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