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Throw away and replace blades that are
bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged
in any other way.
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Install required shield properly before using
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use.
WARNING:
Only use brushcutter at-
tachments that provide a metal shield with
proboscis nose.
Proboscis
nose
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Use only specified blade and make sure it is
properly installed and securely fastened.
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Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on
the right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
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Always use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulder strap with blade (see AS-
SEMBLY instructions in brushcutter attach-
ment instruction manual).
CULTIVATOR SAFETY
WARNING:
Rotating tines can cause
serious injury. Keep away from rotating tines.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
before unclogging tines or making repairs.
WARNING:
Inspect the area to be
cultivated before starting the unit. Remove all
debris and hard and sharp objects such as
rocks, vines, branches, rope, string, etc.
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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 engine,
disconnect the spark plug and inspect the cul-
tivator for damage. Repair before restarting.
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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 or engine is turned off. Do not attempt
to clear away cut material when the blade is in
motion. Make sure engine is stopped, the spark
plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has
stopped moving before removing jammed ma-
terial from the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold
the unit by the cutting blade.
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 re-
placed 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.
SNOW THROWER SAFETY
WARNING:
Keep hands and feet
away from the rotor when starting or running
the engine. Never attempt to clear the rotor
with the engine/motor running. Stop engine
and disconnect spark plug before unclogging
snow or debris from discharge chute or when
adjusting vanes.
WARNING:
Never lean over dis-
charge chute. Rocks or debris could be
thrown into the eyes and face and cause seri-
ous injury or blindness.
WARNING:
Inspect the area where
the unit is to be used. Remove objects that
could be thrown or damage the unit. Some
objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- be
alert for the possibility.