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SAFE WORKING INSTRUCTIONS
AND IMPORTANT ADJUSTMENTS
Never operate your machine if it is damaged, improperly
adjusted or not completely and securely assembled. At
correct idle speed, the blade should not turn. Do not use
the Atom Edger with incorrect idle speed (refer Adjusting
the Carburettor instructions on page 12).
SAFE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR
AND STORING
Use only original Atom replacement parts for
maintenance and repair. Use of parts manufactured by
others will void warranty and/or may cause serious or
fatal injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED)
Always stop the engine,
make sure that the blade
is stopped, and disconnect the spark plug
before adjusting blade height, doing any
maintenance or repair work, or cleaning the unit
or blade.
!
WARNING
Follow the maintenance instructions in the appropriate
section of this manual. Any repairs should be carried out
by an authorized servcie dealer or person with suitable
servicing experience.
A worn or damaged
muffler is a fire hazard
and may cause loss of hearing. Check to see
that the muffler is in good condition. The lawn
edger must not be operated if the muffler is not
functioning properly, is damaged, or has been
removed. In order to reduce the risk of fire, do
not modify or remove any part of the muffler and
ensure it is not worn or broken.
!
WARNING
Remember that the risk of forest or grass fires is greater
in hot weather.
Check fuel filler cap for leaks at regular intervals. Use
the specified spark plug and make sure it and the ignition
lead are always in good condition.
Never touch a hot muffler
as burns will result.
!
WARNING
Store Atom Edger in a dry, high or blocked location and
out of reach of children.
Never store the machine
with gasoline inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark (e.g. gas or oil-fired heater appliance,
electric motor, etc.).
!
WARNING
Before storing for a longer period, always empty the fuel
tank.
Keep the space behind and beside the engine clear at
all times to allow for the escape of hot and toxic exhaust
fumes.
Operate your machine under good visibility and daylight
conditions only. Work carefully.
The engine exhaust from
this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS
When working with the Atom Edger, always wrap your
fingers tightly around each handle. Keep your hands in
this position to have your machine under control at all
times. NEVER attempt to operate the Atom Edger with
one hand, as a loss of control may result in serious or
fatal injury.
Make sure the handle grips are in good condition and
free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. Use both hands,
one on each handle, to operate and control the lawn
edger. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
!
WARNING
Do not touch hot engine
during and immediately
after use as you may burn yourself.
!
WARNING
!
WARNING
Start and operate your
unit outdoors and in a
ventilated area.
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