6. DON’T OVERREACH OR STAND ON
UNSTABLE SUPPORT - Keep good footing and
balance at all times.
7. NEVER DIRECT DIS-
CHARGE OF MATERI-
AL TOWARD BYSTANDERS OR ALLOW ANY-
ONE NEAR THE AREA OF OPERATION. Use
care in directing discharge to avoid glass enclosures,
automobiles, and the like.
8. OBJECTS STRUCK
BY THE BLADE CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURIES TO PERSON.
The lawn should always be carefully examined
and cleared of all objects prior to use.
9. STAY ALERT FOR UNEVEN SIDEWALKS,
HOLES IN TERRAIN OR OTHER SIMILAR
CONDITIONS. Always push slowly over rough
ground.
10. NEVER OPERATE MACHINE WITHOUT
GOOD VISIBILITY OR LIGHT.
11. STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing - use
common sense. Do not operate product when fatigued
or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
12. DRESS PROPERLY - Wear safety glasses or
goggles. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They
can be caught in moving parts. Use of sturdy gloves
and safety footwear is recommended. Always wear
pants that cover legs.
13. DISCONNECT (UNPLUG) SPARK PLUG
LEAD WIRE:
- When not in use.
- Before servicing, cleaning and the like.
- Before changing blade, belt, etc.
14. MAINTAIN PRODUCT WITH CARE -
Follow maintenance instructions given in Manuals.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow excessive
grass, leaves, or grease to accumulate on the machine.
To avoid injury when using
your Honda Edger, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
1. READ THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS, THE OPERATING INSTRUC-
TIONS, ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, USER
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS, AND THE
HONDA OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COM-
PLETELY. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to
stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
SAVE MANUALS AND INSTRUCTIONS AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE.
2. ROTATING BLADE
• Keep both hands on handles when blade is rotating.
• Keep feet and hands away from cutting area.
• Do not attempt to remove cut debris or hold
material to be cut when engine is running or when
blade is moving.
• Make sure spark plug wire is disconnected when
clearing jammed material from blade or cutter head.
CAUTION - Blade coasts after machine is turned off.
3. DO NOT USE
MACHINE ON GRAV-
ELED SURFACES.
Thrown objects can cause serious injuries and/or
property damage.
4. KEEP OPERATING AREA CLEAR - Keep the
area of operation clear of all persons and pets.
5. USE EDGER PROPERLY - Use only for
edging the type of shrub, growth and the like
described in the operating instructions. Do not abuse
machine. Do not use in rain or wet locations.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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