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er user, do not rely only on safety devices.
You must follow all safety precautions, in-
structions, and maintenance in this manual to
help avoid kickback and other forces which
can result in serious injury.
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Reduced--Kickback Guide Bar, designed
with a small radius tip which reduces the
size of the kickback danger zone on the bar
tip.
Small Radius Tip
Reduced Kickback Symmetrical Guide Bar
Symmetrical Guide Bar
Large Radius Tip
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Low--Kickback Chain, designed with a con-
toured depth gauge and guard link which
deflect kickback force and allow wood to
gradually ride into the cutter. A low kickback
chain has met kickback performance require-
ments when tested on the representative
sample of the chain saws specified in ANSI
B175.1.
Low--- Kickback
Chain
Not a Low--- Kickback Chain
Can Obstruct Material
Contoured Depth Gauge
Elongated Guard Link
Deflects
kickback force
and allows wood
to gradually ride
into cutter
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Use of any other attach-
ments not recommended in this manual may
increase the risk of injury to persons, fire, or
electrical shock. Use of attachments not cov-
ered under the list of recommended attach-
ments in this manual have not been evaluated
for use with this powerhead by Underwriters
Laboratories (see RECOMMENDED ATTACH-
MENTS).
WARNING:
This unit is not designed
for use with a brushcutter attachment.
VACUUM SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect area before
starting unit. Remove all debris and hard ob-
jects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can
ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
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Never place objects inside the vacuum
tube(s). Always direct the blowing debris
away from people, animals, glass, and solid
objects such as trees, automobiles, walls,
etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or
sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can
hurt people or animals, break glass, or
cause other damage.
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Never run unit without the proper equip-
ment attached. When using your unit as a
vacuum, always install vacuum tube(s).
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Check air intake opening or vacuum
tube(s) frequently, always with engine
stopped and unit disconnected from power
source. Keep vents and tubes free of debris
which can accumulate and restrict proper
air flow.
PRUNER SAFETY
(RECIPROCATING BLADE)
WARNING:
The reciprocating blade
can cause severe injury. Inspect the unit be-
fore use. Do not operate unit with a bent,
cracked or dull blade. Keep away from the
blade.
WARNING:
The reciprocating blade is
sharp. Do not touch. To prevent serious injury,
always stop engine and ensure blade has
stopped moving, disconnect unit from power
source, and wear gloves when changing or
handling the blade.
WARNING:
A coasting blade can
cause injury while it continues to move after
the engine is stopped. Maintain proper control
of the unit until the bladehas completely
stopped moving. Keep hands, face and feet at
a distance from all moving parts. Do not at-
tempt to touch or stop the blade when it is
moving.
WARNING:
For additional information,
refer to the safety section of the instruction
manual supplied with your pruner attachment.
