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S Useonly specified bladeand makesureitis
properly installed and securely fastened.
S Cut from your right to your left.
S Always use the handlebar and a p roperly
adjusted shoulder strap with blade (see
ASSEMBLY instructions in brushcutter
attachment instruction manual).
CULTIVATOR SAFE TY
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
cultivated beforestartingthe 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 occurs,
stop the engine and inspect the unit f or
damage.
S Never operate the cultivator without the tine
co ver in place and pr operly secu red .
S Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.
S After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug and
inspect the cultivator for damage. Repair
before restarting.
S Disconnect attachment from the drive engine
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
sha rp fro m use.
S Do not run unit at high speed unless
cultivating.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDS AW A Y FROM BLADE -- Blade moves
momentarily after the trigger is released. Do not
attempt to clear away cut material when the
blade isinmotion. Make sure theswitch is inthe
OFF position, the spark plug wire is discon-
nected, and the blade has stopped moving be-
fore removing jammed material from the cutting
blade. Do not g rab or hold t he unitby the cutting
blade.
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WARNING: Inspect the area before
starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard
objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. t hat
can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation.
S Do not use a cutting blade that is ben t,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any
other way . Have worn or damaged parts
replaced by an authorized service dealer .
S Always keep unit in front of your body.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
cutting blade.
S Keepthecuttingbladeand airvents clearof
debris.
POLE PRUNER SAFETY
WARNING: The reciprocatingblade/
rotating chain can cause severe injury. In-
spect the unitbefore use. Do notoperateunit
with abent,cracked ordullbladeordullchain.
Keep away from the blade/chain.
WARNING: The reciprocatingblade/
rotating chain is sharp. Do not to uch. Topre-
vent serious injury, always stop engine and
ensure blade/chain has stopped moving, dis-
connect spark plug, and wear gloves when
changing or handling the blade or chain.
WARNING: A coasting blade/rotat-
ingchaincancauseinjurywhileit continuesto
move after the engine is stopped. Maintain
proper control of the unit until the blade/chain
has completely stopped moving. Keep
hands, face and feet at a distance from all
moving parts. Do notattempt totouch orstop
the blade or chain when it is m oving.
WARNING: Falling objects can
causeseverehead injury. W ear headprotec-
tion when operatingthis unit with a poleprun-
er attachment.