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WARNING: For additionalinformatio n,
refer to the safety section of the instruction
manual supplied with your pruner attachment.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade moves
momentarily after the trigger is released. Do not
attempt to clear away cut material when the
bladeis in motion. Make sure theunit is discon-
nected from the power source and the blade
has stopped moving before removi ng jammed
material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or
hold the unit by the cutting blade.
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WARNING: Ins pect the area before
starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard
objects such as rocks, glass, w ire, etc. that
can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise caus e
injury or damage during operation.
SDo not use a cutting blade that is b ent,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any
other way. Hav ew orn ordamaged par ts re-
placed by your authorized servic e dealer.
SAlways keep unit in front of your body.
Keep all parts ofy ourbody away from the
cutting blade.
SKeepthe cutting blade and air vents clear of
debris.
SNOW THROWER SAFETY
WARNING: Keep hands and feet
away from the rotor when starting or running
the unit.Nev er attempt to clear the rotorw ith
the motor running. Stop the unit and discon-
nect from the power source before unclog-
gings now or debris from discharge c hute or
when adjusting vanes.
WARNING : Never lean over dis-
charge chute. Rocks or debris could be
throwninto the eyes and face and cause ser i-
ous injury or blindness.
WARNING : Inspectthe area where
the unit is to be used. Remove objects that
could be thrown or damage the unit. S ome
objects may be hidden by fallen snow --be
alert for the possibility.
SDirect material discharge away from glass
enclosures, automobiles, etc.
SDonot run motor at high speed w hile not re-
moving snow.
SBe attentive when using the snowthrower,
and stay alert for holes in the terrain and
other hidden hazards.
SMake sure the rotor will spin freely bef ore at-
taching the snowthrower to the powerhead.
SIf the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen
ice, thaw the unit thoroughly before attempt-
ing 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
highs peed causing injury.
SAfters triking a foreign object, stop the unit,
disconnect from the power source and in-
spect the snowthrower for damage and re-
pair if necessary before restarting unit.
SNeveroperat e the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles and trucks.
SNever attempt to use the snowthrower on a
roof.
SNever operate the snowthrower near win-
dow wells, dropoffs, etc.
SNeverdis charge snow onto public roads or
near moving traffic.
SClear snow from slopes by going up and
down; never across. Use caution when
changingdirections. Nev er clear snow from
steep slopes.
SLetsnowthrower r un for a few minutes after
clearing snow so moving parts do not
freeze.
SLook behind and use care when backing
up. Exercise caution to avoidslipping or fal-
ling, especially when operating in reverse.
SKnow how to stop quickly.