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WARNING:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail-
ure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
Do not operate cultivators in explosive atmospheres, such
as 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 Environment — Don’t expose to rain or
use cultivator in damp or wet locations. Water entering a
cultivator will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord —Never use the cord to carry the
tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
WARNING — To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only
with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as
an extension cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A,
STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A. or SJTOW-A. These
cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of
electric shock.
Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields
— Everyday
glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT
safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
eye injury. Use face mask if operation is dusty.
Dress Properly
— Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They 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. 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.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
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.
Do not operate the cultivator while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
Keep hands and feet away from tines.
Do not overreach
— Keep firm footing and balance at all
times. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
Avoid Unintentional Starting – Don’t carry plugged-in
appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in.
Never pick up or carry the cultivator while the tines are
turning or the motor is running.
Keep cultivator in good working condition.
Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals
for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
Keep the unit free of grass, leaves, or grease to reduce
the chance of a fire hazard.
Do not use cultivator if switch does not turn it on or off.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect appliance
— Disconnect the appliance from
the power supply when not in use, before servicing, when
changing accessories such as blades, and the like. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
cultivator accidentally.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, unplug the
cultivator and make certain all moving parts have
stopped.
Never spray water directly into the motor compartment
of the cultivator.
Service on the cultivator must be performed by qualified
repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user
or damage to the product.
Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the
cultivator. Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of
serious injury to the user, or damage to the product.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
