SInstall required shield properly before using the unit. 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
SUse only specified blade and make sure it is
properly installed and securely fastened.
SCut from your left to your right. Cutting on the right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
SAlways use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap with blade (see AS- SEMBLY instructions in brushcutter attach- 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.
terial when the blade is in motion. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position, the spark plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has stopped moving before removing jammed material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold the unit by 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. 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.
SKeep the cutting blade and air vents clear of 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: 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.
SAvoid heavy contact with solid objects that might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc- curs, stop the engine and inspect the unit
for damage.
SNever operate the cultivator without the tine
cover in place and properly secured.
SKeep the tines and guard clear of debris. S After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and inspect the cul- 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
S Always wear gloves when servicing or 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 OF CUT; KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE
WARNING: Never lean over dis- charge chute. Rocks or debris could be thrown into the eyes and face and cause seri- ous injury or blindness.
WARNING: Inspect the area where the unit is to be used. Remove objects that could be thrown or damage the unit. Some objects may be hidden by fallen snow
SDirect material discharge away from glass enclosures, automobiles, etc.
SDo not run engine at high speed while not
removing snow.
SBe attentive when using the snowthrower, and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
SMake sure the rotor will spin freely before attaching the snowthrower to the power- head.
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