Guard against kicking. Obstructions in or on the soil can cause the tines to kick forward or upward. The tines can also kick back toward the operator if allowed to contact obstructions above them.
a)Wear
b)Avoid contact with obstructions at or below ground level.
c)Keep the tines at ground level. Do not raise the head where tine contact with wires, branches, etc. could cause you to lose control.
Maintain a balanced stance, and keep the cultivator head well away from your feet.
Always shut off the engine before clearing debris from the tines and hubs.
Do not immerse the cultivator head in water or mud or wash it down, because moisture will harm the internal parts.
KEEP CULTIVATOR HEAD DRY
ECHO UNDERWATER CUTTING ATTACHMENTS
FOR STRAIGHT SHAFT SRM UNITS
These reciprocating blade type attachments are for “straight shaft” SRM units only. They have waterproof heads designed for under- water weed cutting. The blade angle is suitable for
Follow instructions in this safety manual for general operation of the SRM unit.
Follow instructions in the ECHO Underwater Cutting Attachment Operator’s Manual for assembly, operation, lubrication and main- tenance of the attachment.
HEREARESOMESPECIALPRECAUTIONSFORTHESAFEUSE OF THE UNDERWATER CUTTING ATTACHMENT.
Wear approved type (Z87) goggles to protect your eyes.
Operate the unit with a harness.
Keep the blade head clear of your body. Do not draw the blade head close to your feet.
Always shut off the engine before cleaning materials from the blade teeth.
DO NOT DRAW BLADE CLOSE TO YOUR FEET
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