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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: Rotating t ines can cause
seriousinjury. Keepaway from r otating tines.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug before unclogging tines or making re-
pairs.
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 heav y contact 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.
SAfter striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine,disconnect the s park plug and inspect
thecultivator for damage. Repairbefore re-
starting.
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-
leased. Do not attempt t o clear away cut ma-
terialwhen 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
materialfrom the cutting blade. Donot grab or
hold the unit by the cutting blade.
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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. Have worn or damaged
parts replaced by your author ized 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. Do not 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. Do notattempt t otouc h ors top
the blade or chain when it is moving.
WARNING : Falling objects can
causesev ere head injury. Wear head protec-
tionwhen operating this unit with a pole pr un-
er attachment.