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SThrow away and replace blades that are
bent,warped, crack ed, broken or damaged
inany otherway.
SInstallrequired shield pr operly before using
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use. Only use brushcutter
attachments that provide a metal shield
with proboscis nose.
Proboscis
nose
SUseonly specified blade and make sure it is
properly installed and securely fastened.
SCut from your right to your left.
SAlways use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulder strap with blade (see
ASSEMBLY instructions in brushcutter
attachment instruction manual).

CULTIVATOR SAFETY

WARNING: Rotat ing 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: Ins pect the area to be
cultivatedbefore s tarting 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
mights top the tines. Ifheavy contact occurs ,
stop the engine and inspect the unit for
damage.
SNever operate the cultivator without the tine
coverin place and properlysecured.
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
waterto remov e any build--up. O il the tines to
prevent rust.
SAlways wear gloves when serv icing or
cleaning the tines. The tines bec ome very
sharpfrom use.
SDo not run unit at high speed unless
cultivating.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY

DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDSAWAY FROM BLADE --Blade moves
momentarilyafter the trigger is released or e n-
gineis turned off. Donotattemptto clearaway
cut material 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 ma-
terialfrom the c utting blade. Do not grab or hol d
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 caus e
injury or damage during operation.
SDo not use a cutting blade that is bent,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any
other way. Have worn or damaged parts
replaced by an authorized service dealer.
SAlways keep unit in front of your body.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
cutting blade.
SKeepthe cutting blade and air vents c lear of
debris.

POLE PRUNER SAFETY

WARNING : Thereciprocatingblade/
rotating chain can cause severe injury. In-
spectt he unitbefore us e. D onot operate unit
witha bent, crack ed ordull blade or dull chain.
Keep away from the blade/chain.
WARNING : Thereciprocatingblade/
rotatingchain is sharp. Donot touch. Topre-
vent serious injury, always stop engine and
ensureblade/c hain has stopped moving, dis-
connect spark plug, and wear gloves when
changing or handling the blade or chain.
WARNING : A coasting blade/rotat-
ingchain can cause injur y while it continues to
move after the engine is stopped. Maintain
propercontr ol of the unit until the blade/chain
has completely stopped moving. Keep
hands, face and feet at a distance from all
movingparts. Donot attempt to touch or stop
the blade or chain when it is moving.