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BLOWER/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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Do not set unit on any surface except a clean,
hard area while engine is running. Debris
such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc., could
be picked up by the air intake and thrown out
through discharge opening, damaging unit,
property, or causing serious injury to
bystanders or operator.
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Never place objects inside the blower tubes,
vacuum tubes or blower outlet. 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
equipment attached. When using your unit
as a blower, always install blower tubes.
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Check air intake opening, blower tubes or
vacuum tubes frequently, always with
engine
stopped
and
spark
plug
disconnected. Keep vents and discharge
tubes free of debris which can accumulate
and restrict proper air flow.
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Never place any object in air intake opening
as this could restrict proper air flow and cause
damage to the unit.
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Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers,
or other substances which may contain toxic
materials.
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To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf or
brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY
DANGER:
Blade can thrust violently
away from material it does not cut. Blade
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.
WARNING:
Do not use trimmer head
as a fastening device for the blade.
WARNING:
The blade continues to
spin after the throttle is released or engine is
turned off. The coasting blade can throw objects
or seriously cut you if accidentally touched.
Stop the blade by contacting the left hand side of
the coasting blade with material already cut.
WARNING:
Inspect the area to be
cut before each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be
thrown or become entangled in the blade or
trimmer line.
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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. Only use brushcutter attachments
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 right to your left.
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Always use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulder strap with blade (see
ASSEMBLY instructions in brushcutter
attachment 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 occurs,
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.
