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Be aware that the equipment may unexpectedly bounce upward or jump forward if the tines
should strike buried obstacles such as large stones, roots or stumps.
• Wear hearing protection.
• Ensure that people and pets are at least 50 ft. (15 m) away from cultivator while in use.
• Replace worn or damaged parts only with identical replacement parts.
• Ensure that work area is free of wet spots or excessive quantities of stone.
• Start the cultivator carefully according to instructions from a normal operating position and
with feet well away from the tines. Do not force cultivator. It will do the job better and with less
likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
• Remove the battery from unit before unclogging the tines and when making any repairs,
adjustments, or inspections.
• Never operate the equipment on a slope.
• Use extreme caution when pulling the machine toward you.
• Store Idle Appliances Indoors — When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in a dry
and high or locked-up place, out of the reach of children.
• Maintain Appliance with Care — Keep tines clean for best performance and to reduce the risk
of injury. Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories. Inspect cultivator cord
periodically. If damaged have it replaced. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from grease and oil.
• Keep Children Away — All visitors and bystanders should be kept at a distance of at least 50 ft.
from work area.
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Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.
• Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the appliance.
• Check damaged parts. Before further use of this cultivator, check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
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Use only with LB60A00/LB60A01/LB60A02/LB60A03 battery
and CH60A00 charger.
• Do not charge batteries in rain or in wet locations.
• Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the power
tools.
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Do not dispose of batteries in fire, the cell may explode, check with local codes for possible
special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or break the battery. The released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage
to the eyes or skin, it may be toxic if swallowed.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials
such as rings, earrings and bracelets. The battery is made with conductive materials which may
overheat and cause burns if contact is made.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use
this product.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
