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EDGER SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect the area to be
edged before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which
can be thrown by the blade or can wrap
around the shaft.
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Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger
is released. The blade can seriously cut
you or others.
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Allow blade to stop before r emoving it from
the cut.
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Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken or damaged in any other
way . Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped, or damaged before using the unit.
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Do not attempt to remove cut material nor
hold m aterial to be cut when the engine i s
running or when cutting blade is moving.
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Always keep the w heel and depth adjusting
skid in contact with the ground.
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Always push the unit slowly over the
ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks,
holes in the terrain, large root s, etc.
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Always use the handlebar when using
edger at tachment.
BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect area before
starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can
ricochet, be thrown, orotherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
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Donot setunit on anysurfaceexcept aclean,
hard ar ea w hile engine is running. Debris
such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc., could
be picked up by the air intake and thrown out
through discharge opening, damaging unit,
property, or causing serious injury to
bystanders or operator.
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Never place objects inside the blower
tubes, vacuum tubes or blower outlet.
Always direct the blowing debris away from
people, animals, glass, and solid objects
such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The
forceofaircancauserocks,dirt,orsticksto
be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt
people or animals, break glass, or cause
other damage.
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Never run unit without the proper
equipment attached. When using your unit
as a blower, always install blower tubes.
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Check air intake openi ng, blower tubes or
vacuum tubes frequently, always with
engine stopped and spark plug
disconnected. Keep v ents and discharge
tubes free of debris which can accumulate
and restrict proper air f low.
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Never place any object in air i ntake opening
asthiscould restrictproperairflow andcause
damage to the uni t.
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Neveruse fors pr eadingchemicals,fer tilizer s,
or other substances which may contain toxic
materials.
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Toavoidspreadingfire,donot usenearleafor
brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
CULTIVATOR SAFETY
WARNING:
Rotating tines can cause
serious injury. Keep away fr om rotating tines.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
before unclogging tines or making repairs.
WARNING:
Inspect the area to be
cultivated before starting the unit. Remove all
debris and hard and sharp objects such as
rocks, vines, branches, rope, string, etc.
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Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that
might stop the tines. If heavy contact occurs,
stop the engine and inspect the unit for
damage.
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Never operate the cultivator w ithout the tine
cover in place and properly secured.
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Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug and
inspect the cultivator for damage. Repair
before restarting.
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Disconnect attachment fromthe drive engine
before cleaning the tines with a hose and
waterto r emoveanybuild--up. O ilthe tinesto
prevent rust.
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Always wear gloves when servicing or
cleaning the tines. The tines become very
sharp f rom use.
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Do not run unit at high speed unless
cultivating.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER:
RISK O F CUT; KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade moves
momentarilyafterthe tr iggeris r eleased. Donot
attempt to clear away cut material when the
bladeisinmotion. Makesurethe sw itchisinthe
OFF position, the spark plug wir e is discon-
nected, and the blade has stopped moving be-
fore removing jammed material from the cutting
blade. Do notgrabor holdthe unitbythecutting
blade.
Allow blades to stop
before removing
them from the cut.
Blades move
momentarily
after the
trigger is
released.