objectssuchasrocks,vines,branch- es,rope,string,etc.
• Avoidheavycontactwithsolidobjects thatmightstopthetinesIfheavycon.- tactoccurs,stoptheengineandin- specttheunitfordamage.
• Neveroperatethecultivatorwithout thetinecoverinplaceandproperly secured.
• Keepthetinesandguardclearof debris.
• Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stop theengine,disconnectthespark plugandinspectthecultivatorfor
damageRepairbeforerestarting..
• Disconnectattachmentfromthe
driveenginebeforecleaningthe tineswithahoseandwatertore-
• Alwaysweargloveswhenservicing orcleaningthetinesThetinesbe.- comeverysharpfromuse.
• Donotrununitathighspeedunless cultivating.
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 engine is stopped, 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.
Blades move | Allow blades to stop |
momentarily | before removing |
after the | them from the cuL |
dtriggeris |
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•Keep the cutting blade and air vents clear of debris.
POLE PRUNER SAFETY
_,WARNING: The reciprocating blade/rotating chain can cause severe injury. Inspect the unit before use. Do not operate unit with a bent, cracked or dull blade or dull chain. Keep away from the blade/chain.
_, WARNING: The reciprocating blade/rotating chain is sharp. Do not touch. To prevent serious injury, always stop engine and ensure blade/chain has stopped moving, disconnect spark plug, and wear gloves when changing or handling the blade or chain.
_,WARNING: | A coasting blade/ro- |
tating chain can cause injury while it continues to 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 not attempt to touch or stop the blade or chain when it is moving.
_&WARNING: Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit with a pole pruner attachment.
,_ WARNING: Inspect the area be-
fore starting the unit. Remove all de- bris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.
•Do not use a cutting blade that is bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way. Have worn or damaged parts replaced by your Sears Service Center.
•Always keep unit in front of your body. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting blade.
• IWARNING: To prevent serious injury, do not use more than one boom
extension with a pole pruner attach- ment.
,_&WARNING: Keep the pruner
away from power lines or electrical wires.
•Only use for pruning limbs or
branches up to 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter.