EarthQuake WE43 Operator's Manual - Warning
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS
WE43E & WE43 Edger
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WARNINg
INdICATES A hAZARd WhICh, IF NOT AVOIdEd,
COUld RESUlT IN dEATh OR SERIOUS INJURY
ANd/OR PROPERTY dAmAgE.
Read this entire manual before you assemble and
operate your new edger. Be thoroughly familiar with
the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage the
controls quickly. Failure to follow instructions may
result in property damage, bodily injury, or even
death. Save manual and keep in a safe dry place.
Practice safety at all times. To prevent accidental
starting, engine must be turned off and allowed to
cool, and spark plug wire must be disconnected and
kept away from the spark plug before attempting
any maintenance or repair.
Dress appropriately when operating the edger.
Always wear sturdy footwear. Never wear sandals,
sneakers, or open shoes, and never operate the
edger with bare feet. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry that might get caught in moving parts.
Always wear safety glasses or goggles for eye
protection.
Always wear hearing protection while operating
engine.
dO NOT allow children to operate this edger. Do
not allow adults to operate the edger without proper
instruction.
dO NOT operate edger when fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may ex-
ceed 150º F. (65º C). Avoid these areas.
Keep all screws, nuts and bolts tight. When
replacing any parts including hardware, use only
original equipment parts from Ardisam, Inc.
Carefully inspect the area to be edged, and
remove all foreign objects. Do not use edger above
underground utilities, including water lines, gas
lines, electric cables, or pipes. Do not operate the
edger in soil with large rocks and foreign objects
which can damage the equipment.
WARNINgS ANd CAUTIONS
WARNINg
The blade of the edger should not rotate when the
engine is idling. If it does rotate when engine is
idling, refer to troubleshooting guide for remedy.
Never operate the edger without the blade guard
and deflector in place.
If an object becomes lodged in the blade guard
area, turn engine off, remove the wire from the spark
plug and secure, allow to cool before attempting to
remove the foreign object.
Never direct discharge of materials toward
bystanders or allow anyone near the area of
operation.
dO NOT use edger on gravel surfaces. Stay alert
for uneven sidewalks, holes in terrain, or other
similar conditions. Always push slowly over rough
ground.
dO NOT transport the edger from one place to
another with the engine running.
dO NOT use edger in rain or wet locations.
dO NOT abuse machine.
Never operate edger without good visibility or
light.
When not in use, allow edger to cool before storing
indoors in a dry place, locked and inaccessible to
children.
dO NOT alter/modify engine or edger from the
factory.
Labels should be inspected before each use.
Replace damaged labels immediately.
Avoid electrical shock!
dO NOT use battery charger
around water or in wet conditions.
Make sure the unit is in a stable position before
pulling the starter handle.
When the unit starts to fire or run, release the
throttle control momentarily with your right hand
and return your left hand to the handlebar position
to maintain control and stability of the unit with both
hands.