WARNING: Keep the pruner away from power lines or electrical wires.

SOnly use for pruning limbs or branches up to 4

inches in diameter.

SDo 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.

S If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Have any damage repaired by an authorized service dealer before attempting further operations. Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked or broken.

SStop the unit immediately if you feel excessive vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage before continuing. Contact an authorized service dealer for repair or replacement 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.

WARNING: Never lean over dis- charge chute. Rocks or debris could be

thrown into the eyes and face and cause seri- ous injury or blindness.

WARNING: Inspect the area where the unit is to be used. Remove objects that could be thrown or damage the unit. Some objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be alert for the possibility.

S Direct material discharge away from glass enclosures, automobiles, etc.

SDo not run engine at high speed while not removing snow.

S Be attentive when using the snowthrower, and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.

S Make sure the rotor will spin freely before attaching the snowthrower to the powerhead.

SIf the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before

attempting to operate under power.

SKeep the rotor clear of debris.

SDo not throw snow near other people. The snow thrower could propel small objects at high speed causing injury.

SAfter striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect spark plug and inspect the snowthrower for damage and repair if necessary before restarting unit.

SNever operate the snowthrower near glass

enclosures, automobiles and trucks.

SNever attempt to use the snowthrower on a

roof.

SNever operate the snowthrower near window

wells, dropoffs, etc.

SNever discharge snow onto public roads or near moving traffic.

S Clear snow from slopes by going up and down; never across. Use caution when changing directions. Never clear snow from steep slopes.

SLet snowthrower run for a few minutes after clearing snow so moving parts do not freeze.

SLook behind and use care when backing up.

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating in reverse.

SKnow how to stop quickly.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

SSpark Plug Boot S Air Filter

S Housing Screws

S Handlebar Screws S Debris Shield

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re- placement of damaged or worn parts.

SON/OFF Switch -- Ensure ON/OFF switch functions properly by moving the switch to

the OFF position. Make sure engine stops; then restart engine and continue.

SFuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

SDebris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS

S After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter- gent.

SWipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

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