ADDITIONAL
SAFETY
RULES
FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
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dt_WARNING:
For each optional
attachment
used, read entire opera-
tors manual before use and follow all
warnings
and instructions
in manual
and on attachment.
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_WARNING:
Ensure handlebar
is
installed when using edger or brush-
cutter attachments.
Attach handlebar
above arrow on safety label on the up-
per shaft (engine end of unit).
If your
edger or brushcutter
attachment
does
not include a handlebar,
a handlebar
accessory
kit (#530071451
) is avail-
able from your Sears Service Center.
EDGER SAFETY
,_
WARNING:
Inspect the area to
be edged before each use. Remove
objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails,
wire, etc.) which can be thrown by the
blade or can wrap around the shaft.
• Blade rotates momentarily
after the
trigger is released.
The blade can
seriously
cut you or others.
• Allow blade to stop before removing
it from the cut.
B/ade rotates
after the
• Throw away blades that are bent,
warped, cracked,
broken or dam-
aged in any other way.
Replace
parts that are cracked,
chipped,
or
damaged
before using the unit.
• Do not attempt to remove cut materi-
al nor hold material to be cut when
the engine is running or when cut-
ting blade is moving.
• Always keep the wheel and depth
adjusting
skid in contact with the
ground.
• Always push the unit slowly over the
ground. Stay alert for uneven side-
walks, holes in the terrain, large
roots, etc.
• Always use the handlebar
when us-
ing edger attachment.
BLOWER/VACUUM
SAFETY
_tWARNING:
Inspect area before
starting 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.
• Do not set unit on any surface ex-
cept 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
open-
ing, damaging
unit, property, or
causing serious
injury to bystanders
or operator.
• Never place objects inside the blow-
er tubes, vacuum tubes or blower
outlet. Always direct the blowing de-
bris 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.
• Never run unit without the proper
equipment
attached. When using
your unit as a blower, always install
blower tubes.
• 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.
• Never place any object in air intake
opening as this could restrict proper
air flow and cause damage
to the
unit.
• Never use for spreading
chemicals,
fertilizers,
or other substances
which
may contain toxic materials.
• To avoid spreading fire, do not use
near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces,
barbecue
pits, ashtrays,
etc.