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WARNING: Falling objec ts can
causesev ere head injury. Wear head protec-
tionwhen operating this unit with a pole pr un-
er attachment.
WARNING: To prevent serious injury,
do not use more than one boom extens ion with
a pole pruner attachment.
WARNING: Keep the pr uneraw ay
from power lines or electrical wires.
SOnly use for pruning limbs or branches up
to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
SDo not operate the unit faster than the
speedneeded to prune. Donot run the unit
at high speed when not pruning.
SAlways stop the unit when work is delay ed
orwhen walking from one cutting location to
another.
SIf you strike or become entangled w ith a
foreignobject, s top the engine immediately
andc heck for damage. Have any damage
repaired by an authorized service dealer
before attempting further operations.
Discard blades that are bent, warped,
crackedor broken.
SStopthe unit immediately if y ou feel excessiv e
vibration.Vibration is a sign of troubl e. Inspect
thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage
before continuing. Contact an authorized
service dealer for repair or replac ementof
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
anddisconnec t spark plug before unclogging
snowor debris from disc harge chute 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 : 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.
SDirect material discharge away from glass
enclosures, automobiles, etc.
SDo not run engine at high speed while not
removing snow.
SBe attentive when using the snowthrower,
andstay alert for holes in the terr ain and other
hidden hazards.
SMake sure the rotor will spin freely before
attaching the snowthrower to the powerhead.
SIfthe rotor will not rotate f reely 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
highs peed 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.
SNeveroperat e the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles and trucks.
SNeverattempt to use the snowthrow er ona
roof.
SNever operate the snowthrower near
window 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
changing directions. Never 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 back ing up.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating in reverse.
SKnow how to stop quickly.