and disconnected from power source when re- moving jammed material from the tines. Do not grab or hold attachment by the tines.
WARNING: Rotating tines can cause serious injury. Keep away from rotating tines. Stop the unit and disconnect the power source 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.
SHold the unit firmly with both hands
SKeep firm footing and balance. Do not over- reach or stand on unstable surfaces.
SLook behind and use care when backing up. S Keep all parts of your body away from the
tines.
S Never operate the cultivator without the tine guard in place and properly secured.
S Keep the tines and guard clear of debris. Al- ways wear gloves when servicing or clean- ing the tines. The tines become very sharp from use.
S Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc- curs, stop the motor and inspect the unit for damage.
S After striking a foreign object, stop the unit, disconnect the power source and inspect the cultivator for damage. Repair before re- starting.
S Disconnect attachment from the drive mo- tor before cleaning the tines with a hose and water to remove any
S Do not run unit at high speed unless culti- vating.
EDGER SAFETY
WARNING: Always use handlebar when operating edger attachment. Attach handlebar above arrow on safety label on the upper shaft (motor end of unit). If your edger attachment does not include a handlebar, a handlebar accessory kit (#530071864) is available from your authorized service dealer. Instructions for assembling handlebar to your unit are included in this kit.
Handlebar
DANGER: RISK OF CUT. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE AND CUTTING AREA. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in motion. Make sure powerhead is stopped and discon- nected from power source when removing jammed material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold unit by the cutting blade.
WARNING: Inspect the area to be edged before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap around the shaft.
SBlade rotates momentarily after the trigger
is released. The blade can seriously cut you or others.
SAllow blade to stop before removing it from the cut.
SHold the unit firmly with both hands.
SKeep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach or stand on unstable surfaces.
SThrow away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other
way. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged before using the unit.
SKeep all parts of your body away from the blade.
S Keep blade guard in place and in good working order.
SAlways keep the wheel in contact with the
ground.
S Always push the unit slowly over the ground. Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.
STo reduce the risk of fire, do not allow exces-
sive grass, leaves, or grease to accumulate on the attachment.
S Objects struck by the cutting member can cause serious injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to edging.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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