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W A R N I N G
When using electric gardening appliances,basic safty precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury including the following.
W A R N I N G
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING CULTIVATOR
• Read the operator’s manual carefully, and thoroughly familiarize yourself with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
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Do not operate cultivator in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Cultivators create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
• Avoid Dangerous Environments — Do not expose to rain or use cultivator in damp or wet
locations. Water entering a cultivator will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Store indoors, and do not expose to rain or water, avoid direct sun light.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment
without proper instruction.
• Always wear safety glasses with side shields that comply with ANSI Z87 .—1 Everyday glasses
may not protect against impacts. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of eye injury. Use a face mask if operation is dusty.
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Dress Properly — Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry which can be caught in moving parts.
Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair. Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to
prevent entanglement in any moving parts. Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and
gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or
its motor.
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Do not force cultivator — Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight
footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery
surfaces.
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Do not operate the cultivator while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Keep hands and feet away from tines.
• Do not overreach or extend past stable footing when using the cultivator.
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Avoid Unintentional Starting – Do not carry the cultivator the cultivatorwith your finger on the
trigger. Be sure switch is off when inserting the battery.
• Never pick up or carry the cultivator while the tines are turning or the motor is running.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
