Figure 2 Method of securing extension 
cord
(A) tie cord as show
(B) connect plug and receptacle
j)  Avoid unintentional starting. Don’t 
carry plugged-in appliance with finger 
on switch. Be sure switch is off when 
plugging in.
k)  Don’t abuse cord. Never carry appliance 
by cord or yank it to disconnect from 
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and 
sharp edges.
l)  Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades or 
cutting edges when picking up or holding 
the appliance.
m)  Don’t force appliance. It will do the job 
better and with less risk of injury at the 
rate for which it was designed.
n)  Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and 
balance at all times.
o)  Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use 
common sense. Do not operate appliance 
when you are tired.
p)  Disconnect appliance. Disconnect the 
appliance from the power supply when 
not in use, before servicing, when 
changing accessories such as blades, and 
the like.
q)  Store idle appliances indoors. When not in 
use, appliances should be stored indoors 
in dry, and high or locked-up place, out of 
reach of children.
r)  Maintain appliance with care. Keep 
cutting edge sharp and clean for 
best performance and to reduce the 
risk of injury. Follow instructions for 
lubricating and changing accessories. 
Inspect appliance cord periodically, 
and if damaged, have it repaired by 
an authorized service facility. Inspect 
extension cords periodically and replace 
if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and 
free from oil and grease.
s)  Check damaged parts. Before further use 
of the appliance, a guard or other part that 
is damaged should be carefully checked 
to determine that it will operate properly 
and perform its intended function. Check 
for alignment of moving parts, binding 
of moving parts, breakage of parts, 
mounting, and any other condition that 
may affect its operation. A guard or other 
part that is damaged should be properly 
repaired or replaced by an authorized 
service center unless indicated elsewhere 
in this manual.
3.  EDGER-TRIMMERS
a)  Keep guards in place and in working 
order.
b)  Keep blades sharp.
c)  Keep hands and feet away from cutting 
area.
4.  CULTIVATORS, GRASS SHEARS
a)  Keep hands away from blades.
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