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S Throw away and replace blades that are
bent,warped,cracked, broken ordamaged
in any other way.
S Install requiredshield properly beforeusing
the u nit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use.
WARNING: Only use brushcutter at-
tachments that provide a metal shield with
proboscis nose.
Proboscis
nose
S Useonlyspecifiedbladeandmakesureitis
properly installed and securely fastened.
S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on
the right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
S Always use the handlebar and a p roperly
adjustedshoulderstrapwithblade(seeAS-
SEMBLYinstructionsin brushcutterattach-
ment instruction manual).
CULTIVATOR SAFETY
WARNING: Rotating tines can cause
serious injury. Keep away from rotating tines.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
before unclogging tines or making repairs.
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
cultivatedbeforestarting theunit. Removeall
debris and hard and sharp objects such as
rocks, vines, branches, rope, string, etc.
S Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that
might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc-
curs, stop the engine and inspect the unit
for damage.
S Never operatethe cultivatorwithout thetine
cover in place and properly secured.
S Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.
S After striking aforeign object, stop the engine,
disconnectthe spark plug a ndinspect thecul-
tivator for damage. Repair before restarting.
S Disconnect attachment from the drive en-
gine before cleaning the t ines with a hose
and water to remove any build--up. Oil the
tines to prevent rust.
S Always wear gloves when servicing o r
cleaning the tines. The tines become very
sharp from use.
S Do not run unit at high speed unless culti-
vating.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER: RISK O F CUT; KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade
moves momentarily after the trigger is re-
leased or engineis turned off. Do notattempt
toclearaway cutmaterial whenthebladeis in
motion. Makesureen gi neisstopped, thespark
plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has
stopped moving before removing jammed ma-
terial from the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold
the unit by the cutting blade.
WARNING: Inspect the area before
starting the unit. Remove all debris andhard
objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that
can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation.
S Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any
other way. Have worn or damaged parts re-
placed by your authorized service dealer .
S Always keep unit in front of your body.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
cutting blade.
S Keepthe cuttingbladeandairvents clearof
debris.
SNOW THROWER SAFETY
WARNING: Keep hands and feet
away from the rotor when starting or running
the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor
with the engine/motor running. Stop engine
and disconnect spark plug before unclogging
snow or debris from discharge chute or when
adjusting vanes.
WARNING: Never lean over dis-
charge chute. Rocks or debris could be
thrownintotheeyes andfaceand causeseri-
ous injury or blindness.
WARNING: Inspect t he area where
the unit is to be used. Remove objects that
could be thrown or damage the unit. Some
objects m ay be hidden by fallen snow -- be
alert for the possibility .