A
AI_WARNING:
Inspect
the area to be
cultivated
before starting the unit. Removeall
debris
and hard and sharp objects
such as
rocks, vines,
branches,
rope, string, etc.
• Avoid heavy contact
with solid objects that
might stop the tines.
If heavy contact
oc-
curs, stop the engh_e and inspect the unit
for damage.
• Never operate the cultivator without the tine
cover in place and properly
secured.
• Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.
• After striking a foreign
object, stop the en-
gine, disconnect
the spark plug and inspect
the cultivator
for damage.
Repair before re-
starting.
• Disconnect
attachment
from the drive en-
gh_e before cleaning
the tines with a hose
and water to remove any build-up.
Oil the
th3es to prevent
rust.
• Always
wear
gloves
when
servicing
or
cleaning
the tines.
The tines become very
sharp from use.
• 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-
}eased.
Do not attempt to clear away cut ma-
terial when the blade is in motion.
Make sure
the switch
is in the OFF position,
the spark
plug wire is disconnected,
and the blade has
stopped
moving
before
removing
jammed
materialfromthecutting
blade. Donor grabor
hold the unit by the cutting
blade.
Blades move
momentadly
after the
el_dfdgger is
_l_ WARNING:
Allow blades to stop
before removing
them from the cut.
Inspectthe
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.
• Do not use a cutting
blade
that is bent,
warped,
cracked,
broken
or damaged
in
any other
way.
Have worn
or damaged
parts replaced
by your authorized
service
dealer.
• Always
keep
unit
in front of your
body.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
cutting blade.
• Keep the cutting blade and air vents clear of
debris.
POLE
PRUNER
SAFETY
WARNING:
The
reciprocating blade/
rotating chain
can cause severe
injury.
In-
spect the unit before use. Do not operate
unit
with a bent, cracked or dull blade or dull chain.
Keep away from the blade/chain.
A_, WARNING:
The reciprocating
blade/
rotating chain is sharp.
Do not touch.
To pre-
vent serious
injury, always
stop engine and
ensure blade/chain
has stopped
moving, dis-
connect
spark
piug, and wear gloves when
changing
or handling
the blade or chain.
WARNING:
A coasting
blade/rotat-
ing chain can cause injury while it continues
to
move
after the engine is stopped.
Maintain
proper control of the unit until the Made/chain
has
completely
stopped
moving.
Keep
hands,
face and feet at a distance
from all
moving parts.
Do not attempt to touch or stop
the blade or chain when it is moving.
,="=WARNING:
Falling
objects
can
cause severe head injury. Wear head protec-
tion when operating
this unit with a pole prun-
er attachment.
_;_' WARNING:
Topreventseriousinju-
ry,
do not use more than one boom extension
with a pole pruner attachment.
'Ig_,WARNING:
Keep the pruner away
from power lines or electrical
wires.
• Only use for pruning limbs or branches
up
to 4 inches
in diameter.
• Do
not operate
the unit faster
than the
speed needed to prune.
Do not rue the unit
at high speed when not pruning.
• Always stop the unit when work is delayed
or when walking from one cutting location to
another.
• 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 operatioes.
Dis-
card blades that are bent, warped,
cracked
or broken.