SNever douse or squirt the attachment with water or any other liquid. Clean unit and de- cals with a damp sponge (see STORAGE).
CULTIVATING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area to be cul- tivated before each use. Remove objects (rocks, vines, branches, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown by the tines or can wrap around the shaft.
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.
SKeep all parts of your body away from the tines and muffler.
SDo not force the unit. Use only for jobs ex- plained in this manual. Use only for cultivat- ing. Do not abuse unit. Do not use in rain or
wet locations.
SUse only in daylight or good artificial light.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
SStop powerhead before leaving work area. S Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool be- fore storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
S Store unit and fuel in areawhere fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store attachment so tines cannot acciden- tally cause injury.
S Store attachment indoors, out of reach of children.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, call
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow- ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weatherhas been linked to blood vessel dam- age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek med- ical attention. An
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam- aged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call
ASSEMBLY
Your attachment is fully assembled; no as- sembly is necessary.
KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT. Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Hanger
Shaft
Tine Cover
Cutting Tines
CUTTING TINES | TINE COVER |
The CUTTING TINES are designed to loosen | The TINE COVER provides partial protection |
soil. | from the rotating tines. |
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