through discharge opening, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator.
SNever place objects inside the blower tubes, vacuum tubes or blower outlet. Always direct the blowing debris away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or animals, break glass, or cause other damage.
SNever run unit without the proper equipment
attached.
SCheck air intake opening frequently always with engine stopped and spark plug disconnected. Keep vents and discharge tubes free of debris which can accumulate
and restrict proper air flow.
SNever place any object in air intake opening as this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the unit.
SNever use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or other substances which may contain toxic materials.
STo avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
CULTIVATOR SAFETY
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 repairs.
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.
S Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that might stop the tines. If heavy contact occurs, 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.
SAfter striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug and inspect the cultivator for damage. Repair before restarting.
SDisconnect attachment from the drive engine before cleaning the tines with a hose and water to remove any
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 cultivating.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE
moves momentarily after the trigger is re- leased. Do not attempt to clear away cut ma- terial when the blade is in motion. Make sure 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.
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.
SAlways 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.
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/rotating 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.
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