SDisconnect attachment from the drive en- gine 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.
SDo not run unit at high speed unless culti- vating.
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 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.
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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.
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.The recipro- cating 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/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.
WARNING: Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protec- tion when operating this unit with a pole prun- er attachment.
WARNING: To prevent serious injury, do not use more than one boom extension with a pole pruner attachment.
WARNING: Keep the pruner away from power lines or electrical wires.
SOnly use for pruning limbs or branches up
to 4 inches in diameter.
S Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit at high speed when not pruning.
SAlways stop the unit when work is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to
another.
SIf you strike or become entangled with a for- eign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Have any damage repaired by an authorized service dealer before attempting further operations. Dis- card blades that are bent, warped, cracked or broken.
SStop the unit immediately if you feel exces- sive vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage before continuing. Contact an au- thorized service dealer for repair or re- placement of affected parts as necessary.
SNOW THROWER SAFETY
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the rotor when starting or running the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor with the engine/motor running. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug before unclogging snow or debris from discharge chute or when adjusting vanes.
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