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SInstallrequired shield pr operly before using
the unit. Usethe metal s hield for all metal
bladeus e.
WARNING: Only use br ushcutter at-
tachments 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 left to your right. Cutting on
the right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
SAlways use the handlebar and a properly
adjustedshoulder strap with blade (see AS-
SEMBLYinstructions in br ushcutter attach-
mentins truction manual).
CULTIVATOR SAFETY
WARNING: R otatingtines can c ause
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 .
SAvoidheavy c ontact with solid objects that
might stop the tines. If heavy contac t oc-
curs, stop the engine and inspect the unit
for damage.
SNeveroperate t he cultivator without the tine
cover in place and properly secured.
SKeep the tines and guard clear of debris.
SAfterstriking a foreign object, stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug and inspect the cul-
tivator for damage. Repair before restarting.
SDisconnect attachment from the drive en-
gine before cleaning the tines with a hose
andw ater to remove any build--up. Oil the
tines to prevent rust.
SAlways wear gloves when servicing or
cleaning the tines. The tines become very
sharp from use.
SDo not run unit at high speed unless culti-
vating.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- Blade
moves momentarily after the trigger is re-
leasedor engine is turned off. Donot attempt
toclear away c ut material when the blade is in
motion. Make sure the engine is turned off,
the spark plug wire is disconnected, andthe
blade has stopped moving before removing
jammed material from the cutting blade. Do
not grab orhold the unit by the cutting blade.
WARNING : Inspect the area before
starting the unit. Removeall 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. H ave worn or damaged parts re-
placed by your 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.