Cultivating Safety, Transporting and Storage

S Never douse or squirt the attachment with	If situations occur which are not covered in
water or any other liquid. Clean unit and de-	this manual, use care and good judgment. If
cals with a damp sponge (see STORAGE).	you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.

	CULTIVATING SAFETY	SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
		tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow-
	WARNING: Inspect the area to be cul-	ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
	tivated before each use. Remove objects	nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
	(rocks, vines, branches, broken glass, nails,	joints of people prone to circulation disorders
	wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown by the	or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
	tines or can wrap around the shaft.	weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-
	S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.	age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
		occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
	S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
		strength, change in skin color or texture, or
	reach or stand on unstable surfaces.
		loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
	S Look behind and use care when backing
		discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-
	up.
		ical attention. An anti-vibration system does
	S Keep all parts of your body away from the
		not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
	tines and muffler.
		lems. Users who operate power tools on a
	S Do not force the unit. Use only for jobs ex-
		continual and regular basis must monitor
	plained in this manual. Use only for cultivat-
		closely their physical condition and the condi-
	ing. Do not abuse unit. Do not use in rain or
		tion of this unit.
	wet locations.

	S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.	SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
	TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

	S Stop powerhead before leaving work area.
	S Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool be-
	fore storing or transporting it in a vehicle.

SStore unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam- cannot reach sparks or open flames from aged parts.

	water heaters, electric motors or switches,	NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
	furnaces, etc.
		missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
	S Store attachment so tines cannot acciden-
		ASSEMBLY
	tally cause injury.
	S Store attachment indoors, out of reach of	Your attachment is fully assembled; no as-
	children.	sembly is necessary.

KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT. Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Hanger

Tube

Tine Cover

Cutting Tines

CUTTING TINES

The CUTTING TINES are designed to loosen soil.

TINE COVER

The TINE COVER provides partial protection from the rotating tines.