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PORTABLE EDGERS SWISHER OWNER ’ S/OPERATOR ’ S MANUAL for E4-E3000 LAWN EDGER EDGER DESCRIPTION An edger is a lawn-care tool used to trim grass or weeds cleanly from the edge of a walkway. Created by King o’ Lawn in 1940. PORTABLE EDGER USE Edgers may be manual or automated Manual: shown in figure 1, consists of a circular or hemispherical blade attached to an elongated handle. Automated: shown if figures 2, usually employs a rotating wheel blade powered by a small gasoline motor. Figure 1 Figure 2 TYPICAL HAZZARDS Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that more than 230,000 people per year are treated for injuries from lawn and garden tools. These tools include lawn mowers, trimmers, edgers and other power equipment. Injuries include: Minor to severe burns from a hot engine Eye injuries from flying debris Cuts acquired during maintenance Loss of fingers and toes from spinning blade OSHA – subsection “ Landscape and Horticultural Services ” OSHA No Fatalities have been recorded by OSHA for Portable Edgers. No OSHA regulations specific to Portable Edger. OSHA – FATALITIES 2007 – 2009 BEST PRACTICES – PPE: Non-skid boots or shoes No open toed shoes or sandals NEVER operate equipment barefoot! Utilize appropriate footwear. SWISHER OWNER ’ S/OPERATOR ’ S MANUAL for E4-E3000 LAWN EDGER BEST PRACTICES – PPE : Ear plugs or ear muffs safeguards from long exposure to motor sounds Goggles or safety glasses will ensure flying debris does not damage the eyes Hearing and Eye Protection SWISHER OWNER ’ S/OPERATOR ’ S MANUAL for E4-E3000 LAWN EDGER BEST PRACTICES – PPE: Wear close-fitting clothing to protect arms and legs from debris Gloves should be worn during operation and maintenance Clothing and Gloves SWISHER OWNER ’ S/OPERATOR ’ S MANUAL for E4-E3000 LAWN EDGER GENERAL BEST PRACTICES Make sure nobody is within 50’ while edger is being used Use caution when cutting near electrical cords to avoid making contact with the spinning blade Area and Electricity SWISHER OWNER ’ S/OPERATOR ’ S MANUAL for E4-E3000 LAWN EDGER