GENERAL SAFETY
Ifthe lawnedgervibratesabnormally,immediatelystopthemotorandcheckfor the cause.Abnormalvibrationis generallya warningoftrouble.
Beforecleaning.repairing,or inspecting,shutoff themotorandmakesureall movingpartshavestopped.Serviceonthe productmustbeperformed
by qualifiedindividualsonly.Serviceor maintenanceperformedbyunqualifiedpersonnelcouldresultin injurytothe useror damageto theproduct.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock use only identicalreplacement partswhen servicing a tool with double insulation. I-Jseof unauthorized
partsmay create a risk of serious injury to the user or damage to the product.
POLARIZEDPLUGS-Toreducethe riskof electricshock,thisproducthasa polarizedplug(onebladeis widerthantheother)and willrequirethe
useof a polarizedextensioncord.Theplugwillfit intoa polarizedextensioncordonlyoneway. Iftheplugdoesnotfit fully intotheextensioncord,
reversethe plug.If it stilldoesnot fit. obtaina correct,polarizedextensioncord. A polarizedextensioncordwillrequiretheuseof a polarizedwall
outlet.Thisplugwillfit intothe polarizedwalloutletonlyoneway.Iftheextensioncorddoesnotfit fullyintothewall outlet,reversethe plug.Ifthe
plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a proper wall outlet. Do not change the plugon the tool or the extension cord in any way.
Avoidbodycontactwithgroundedsurfacessuchas pipes,radiators.ranges,andrefrigerators.Thereisan increasedriskof electricshockif your
body is grounded.
A WARNING: To avoid electric shock do not use in wet or damp areas or expose to rain. Water enteringa powertool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
WARNING: Keep all connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
WARNING: Use outdoor extension cords marked SW-A. SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOWA. These cordsare rated for
outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
STORE IDLE UNIT INDOORS-Whennot in use, the edger should be stored indoors in a dryand high or locked up area out of reach of children.
Turn Offlawn edger before unplugging.
DOnot use the edger if the switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlledwith the switch is dangerousand must be repaired.
Do not use the edger if it has been left outdoors or dropped in water.
Donotleavethetoolunattendedwhenit ispluggedin. Unplugfromthepowersourcewhennotin use,beforeservicing,changingaccessories,and
before storing the tool. Such preventativesafety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
DON'TABUSECORD- Nevercarrythisproductby thecordor yankthe cordto disconnectfromthe receptacle.Keepcordfromheat,oil.andsharp
edges. Keep the cord away from the cutting blade.
For household use only.
GROUNDFAULT CIRCUITINTERRUPTER(GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit or outlet to be used for the edger. Receptaclesare
available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used.
Avoid UnintentionalStarting - Don't carry plugged in edger with your finger on the switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
Don't grasp the exposed cutting blade when picking up or holding the edger.
Don't' Force Edger - It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
MaintainEdgerwithCare- Keepsharpcuttingedgecleanfor bestperformanceandto reducetheriskof injury.Followinstructionsfor lubricating
and changing accessories.Inspect edger cord periodically,and if damaged, have it repaired by a qualified individual.
Keep handles dry, clean. and free from oil and grease.
Do not usethe edger for any job except that for which it is intended.
EXTENSION CORD.Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.When using an extension cord be sure it is heavy enough to carTYthe
current your product will draw. An undersizedextension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resultingin loss of power and overheating.The
following table shows the correct size to use.
Volts
120V
240V
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Total Length of cord in Feet
0-25 26-50 51-100
(0-7.6m) (7.6-15.2m) (15.2-30.4m)
0-50 51-100
101-200
(0-15.2m) (15.2-30.4m) (30.4-60.9m)
101-150
(30.4-45.7m)
201-300
(60.9-91.4m)
12
12
It is possible to tie two extension cords together in a
knot to prevent them from becoming disconnected
during use. Make the knot as shown, then connect
the plug end of the power cord into the receptacle
end of the extension cord.
Ampere Rating
More Not More
American wire Gage
Than
o
6
10
12
Than
6
10
12
16
18
18
16
14
16
16
16
12
16
14
Not Recommended
3
Model ED70012S
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