Cultivator Safety

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.

S Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap with blade (see AS- SEMBLY instructions in brushcutter attach- ment instruction manual).

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 re- pairs.

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.

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 replaced 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.

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 en-

gine, disconnect the spark plug and inspect the cultivator for damage. Repair before re- starting.

S Disconnect attachment from the drive en- gine before cleaning the tines with a hose and water to remove any build--up. Oil the tines to prevent rust.

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 -- Blade moves momentarily after the trigger is re- leased. Do not attempt to clear away cut ma-

POLE PRUNER SAFETY

WARNING: The reciprocating blade/ rotating chain can cause severe injury. In- spect 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 pre- vent serious injury, always stop engine and ensure blade/chain has stopped moving, dis- connect spark plug, and wear gloves when changing or handling the blade or chain.

WARNING: A coasting blade/rotat- ing 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 protec- tion when operating this unit with a pole prun- er attachment.