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.
PRUNER SAFETY
WARNING: Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protec- tion when operating this unit with a pole prun- er attachment.
DANGER: To prevent electrocution, do not use near electrical wires or power lines. Keep pruner at least 30 feet (10 me- ters) away from all power lines.
SWear protective gear. Always use
ers should have hearing checked regularly as motor noise can damage hearing. Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
Hearing | Safety Hat | |
Protection | Eye | |
Snug | Protection | |
Heavy Duty | ||
Fitting | ||
Clothing | Gloves | |
Safety | Safety Chaps | |
Shoes |
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SKeep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) away from the work area. Do not allow other people or animals to be near when starting or operat- ing the unit. Do not let visitors contact unit or extension cord.
HAZARD ZONE
SDo not operate a pruner with one hand. Se- rious injury to the operator, helpers, by- standers or any combination of these per- sons may result from
operation. A pruner is intended for two- handed use.
SKeep all parts of your body away from the
chain when unit is running.
SDo not operate pruner from a ladder or in a
tree.
SDo not use a pruner to cut down trees or any
portion of the tree trunk.
S Only use for pruning limbs or branches overhead not greater than 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
SNever stand under the limb you are pruning. Always position yourself out of the path of
falling debris.
SDo not cut small brush and saplings with the pruner. Slender matter may catch in the
chain and be whipped toward you, pulling you off balance.
SMake sure the chain will not make contact with any object while starting the unit. Nev-
er try to start the unit when the guide bar is in a cut.
SDo not force pruner. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
SDo not put pressure on the pruner at the end of the cut. Applying pressure can cause you
to lose control when the cut is completed.
SDo not run the unit at high speed when not pruning.
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