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Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that
might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc-
curs, stop the engine and inspect the unit
for damage.
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Never operate the cultivator without the tine
cover in place and properly secured.
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Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine, disconnect the spark plug and inspect
the cultivator for damage. Repair beforere-
starting.
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Disconnect attachment from the drive en-
gine before cleaning the tines with a hose
and water to remove any build--up. Oil the
tines to prevent rust.
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Always wear gloves when servicing or
cleaning the tines. The tines become very
sharp from use.
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Do not run unit at high speed unless culti-
vating.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER:
RISK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE
-- Blade
moves momentarily after the trigger is re-
leased. Do not attempt to clear away cut ma-
terial when the blade is in motion. Make sure
the switch is in the OFF position, the spark
plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has
stopped moving before removing jammed
material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or
hold the unit by the cutting blade.
Allow blades to stop
before removing
them from the cut.
Blades move
momentarily
after the
trigger is
released.
WARNING:
Inspect the area before
starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard
objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that
can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation.
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Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged in
any other way. Have worn or damaged
parts replaced by your authorized service
dealer.
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Always keep unit in front of your body.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
cutting blade.
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Keep the cutting blade and air vents clear of
debris.
POLE PRUNER SAFETY
WARNING:
The reciprocating blade/
rotating chain can cause severe injury. In-
spect the unit before use. Do not operate unit
with a bent, cracked or dull blade or dull chain.
Keep away from the blade/chain.The recipro-
cating blade/rotating chain is sharp. Do not
touch. To prevent serious injury, always stop
engine and ensure blade/chain has stopped
moving, disconnect spark plug, and wear
gloves when changing or handling the blade
or chain.
WARNING:
A coasting blade/rotating
chain can cause injury while it continues to
move after the engine is stopped. Maintain
proper control of the unit until the blade/chain
has completely stopped moving.
Keep
hands, face and feet at a distance from all
moving parts. Do not attempt to touch or stop
the blade or chain when it is moving.
WARNING:
Falling
objects
can
cause severe head injury. Wear head protec-
tion when operating this unit with a pole prun-
er attachment.
WARNING:
To prevent serious injury,
do not use more than one boom extension
with a pole pruner attachment.
WARNING:
Keep the pruner away
from power lines or electrical wires.
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Only use for pruning limbs or branches up
to 4 inches in diameter.
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Do not operate the unit faster than the
speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit
at high speed when not pruning.
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Always stop the unit when work is delayed
or when walking from one cutting location to
another.
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If you strike or become entangledwith a for-
eign object, stop the engine immediately
and check for damage. Have any damage
repaired by an authorized service dealer
before attempting further operations. Dis-
card blades that are bent, warped, cracked
or broken.
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Stop the unit immediately if you feel exces-
sive vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble.
Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or
damage before continuing. Contact an au-
thorized service dealer for repair or re-
placement of affected parts as necessary.
