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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 inju-
ry, 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 6 inches (15 cm) 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 entangled with 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.
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.
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Direct material discharge away from glass
enclosures, automobiles, etc.
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Do not run engine at high speed while not
removing snow.
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Be attentive when using the snowthrower,
and stay alert for holes in the terrain and
other hidden hazards.
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Make sure the rotor will spin freely before
attaching the snowthrower to the power-
head.
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If the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen
ice, thaw the unit before thoroughly before
attempting to operate under power.
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Keep the rotor clear of debris.
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Do not throw snow near other people. The
snow thrower could propel small objects at
high speed causing injury.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine, disconnect spark plug and inspect the
snowthrower for damage and repair if nec-
essary before restarting unit.
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Never operate the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles and trucks.
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Never attempt to use the snowthrower on a
roof.
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Never operate the snowthrower near win-
dow wells, dropoffs, etc.
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Never discharge snow onto public roads or
near moving traffic.
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Clear snow from slopes by going up and
down; never across. Use caution when
changing directions. Never clear snow from
steep slopes.
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Let snowthrower run for a few minutes after
clearing snow so moving parts do not freeze.
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Look behind and use care when backing
up. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or fal-
ling, especially when operating in reverse.
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Know how to stop quickly.
