Hedge Trimmer Safety, Snow Thrower Safety

WARNING: For additional information, refer to the safety section of the instruction manual supplied with your pruner attachment.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY

DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade moves momentarily after the trigger is released. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in motion. Make sure the unit is discon- nected from the power source 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.

Blades move Allow blades to stop

momentarily before removing

after the	them from the cut.
trigger is
released.

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 unit. Never attempt to clear the rotor with the motor running. Stop the unit and discon- nect from the power source before unclog- ging snow or debris from discharge chute or when adjusting vanes.

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 -- be alert for the possibility.

SDirect material discharge away from glass enclosures, automobiles, etc.

SDo not run motor at high speed while not re- moving 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 at- taching the snowthrower to the powerhead.

SIf the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen ice, thaw the unit thoroughly before attempt- ing to operate under power.

SKeep the rotor clear of debris.

SDo not throw snow near other people. The snow thrower could propel small objects at

high speed causing injury.

SAfter striking a foreign object, stop the unit, disconnect from the power source and in- spect the snowthrower for damage and re-

pair if necessary before restarting unit.

SNever operate the snowthrower near glass enclosures, automobiles and trucks.

SNever attempt to use the snowthrower on a

roof.

SNever operate the snowthrower near win-

dow wells, dropoffs, etc.

SNever discharge snow onto public roads or near moving traffic.

SClear snow from slopes by going up and down; never across. Use caution when

changing directions. Never clear snow from steep slopes.

SLet snowthrower run for a few minutes after

clearing snow so moving parts do not freeze.

SLook behind and use care when backing up. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or fal- ling, especially when operating in reverse.

SKnow how to stop quickly.