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people, anim als, glass, and solid objects
such as trees,automobiles, walls, etc. The
forceofairc ancauserocks,dirt,orsticksto
be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt
people or animals, break glass, o r cause
other damage.
S Never run unit without the proper equip-
ment attached. When using your unit as a
blower , always install blower tubes.
S Check air intake opening, blower tubes or
vacuum tubes frequently , always with en -
gine stopped andspark plugdisconnected.
Keep vents and dischargetubes free ofde-
bris which can accumulate and restrict
proper air flow.
S Never placeanyobjectinairintakeopening
as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
S Never use forspreading chemicals, fertiliz-
ers,orother substanceswhichmaycontain
toxic materials.
S Toavoidspreadingfire, donotuse nearleaf
or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY
DANGER: Blade can thrust violently
away from material it does not cut. Blade
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.
WARNING: Do notusetrimmerhead
as a fastening device for the blade.
WARNING: The blade continues to
spin after the throttle is released or engine is
turned off. The coasting blade can throw ob-
jects or seriously cut you if accidentally
touched. Stop the blade by contacting the
right handside ofthecoasting bladewith ma-
terial already cut.
Stop coasting
blade by contact
with cut material.
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be
thrown or become entangled in the blade or
trimmer line.
S Throw away and replace blades that are
bent,warped,cracked, broken ordamaged
in any other way.
S Install requiredshield properly beforeusing
the unit. Use the m etal 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 properly
adjustedshoulderstrapwithblade(seeAS-
SEMBL Yinstructionsin brushcutterattach-
ment instruction manual).
CULTIVATOR SAFETY
WARNING: Rotating tines can cause
serious inju ry . Keep away from rotat ing tines.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
before unclogging tines or making repairs.
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
cultivatedbeforestartingthe unit. 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 operatethecultivatorwithoutthetine
cover in place and properly secured.
S Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.
S After striking aforeign object, stop theengine,
disconnectthe spark plug andinspect thecul-
tivator for damage. Repair before restarting.
S Disconnect attachment from the drive en-
gine before cleaning the tines with a hose
and water to remove any build--up. Oil the
tines to prevent rust.
S Always wear gloves when servicing or
cleaning the tines. The tines become very
sharp from use.