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This symbolpoints outimportantsafety instruc-
tionswhich, if not followed,couldendangerthe
personalsafetyand/or propertyof yourselfand
others.Readand follow all instructionsin this
manualbeforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto
complywith these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.When
yousee this symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
Your Responsibility: Restrictthe useof this powermachineto
personswhoread,understand,and followthe warningsand instruc-
tions inthis manualand on the machine.
This machinewas built to be operatedaccordingto the rulesfor
safe operationin this manual.As with anytype of powerequip-
ment,carelessness or error on the part of the operatorcan result
in seriousinjury.This machineis capableof amputatinghandsand
feet and throwingobjects. Failuretoobservethe followingsafety
instructionscould resultin seriousinjuryor death.
EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certain vehicle
[ componentscontainor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof California
[to causecancerand birthdefectsor otherreproductiveharm.
CHILDREN
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Tragicaccidentscan occur if operator is not alert to presenceof
children.Childrenare often attractedto outdoor powerequipment.
Theydo not understandthe dangers. Neverassumethat children will
remainwhereyou last sawthem.
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Keepchildren out of the work areaand underwatchfulcareof a
responsibleadult otherthanthe operator.
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Be alert andturn dethatcheroff if a child entersthe area.
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Beforeandwhile movingbackwards,look behindanddown for small
children.
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Useextremecare when approachingblind corners,doorways,shrubs,
trees, or otherobjectsthat may obscureyourvisionof a childwho may
run into the dethatcher.
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Keepchildren awayfrom hot or runningengines.They can suffer
burnsfrom a hot muffler.
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Neverallow childrenunder 14yearsold to operatethe dethatcher.
Children14years old and overshouldread and understandoperation
instructionsand safetyrulesin this manualand shouldbe trainedand
supervisedbyan adult.
GENERAL
OPERATION
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Readthis operator'smanualcarefullyin its entirety beforeattempt-
ing to assemblethis machine.Read,understand,andfollow all
instructionson the machineand inthe manual(s)beforeoperation.
Be completelyfamiliarwiththe controlsand the properuse of this
machinebeforeoperatingit. Keepthis manualin a safe placefor
futureand regularreferenceand for orderingreplacementparts.
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Be familiarwithall controls andtheir properoperation.Know howto
stop the machineanddisengagethem quickly.
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Do not start enginewith bladesengaged.
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This machineis a precision pieceof powerequipment,not a plaything.
Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all times.Your unit has been
designedto performonejob: to dethatchgrass. Do not use it forany
otherpurpose.
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Neverallow childrenunder 14yearsold to operatethis machine.
Children14years old and overshouldread and understandthe
instructionsin this manualand shouldbe trainedand supervisedbya
parent.
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Onlyresponsibleindividualswho arefamiliar withthese rulesof safe
operationshouldbe allowedto usethis machine.
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Thoroughlyinspectthe area wherethe equipmentis to be used.
Removeall stones,sticks,wire, bones,toys andotherforeign objects
whichcould be tripped overor picked up andthrown bythe det-
hatcher'sblades.Thrownobjectscan causeserious personalinjury.
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Tohelp avoid bladecontact injury,stay in operatorzonebehind bail
and keepchildren,bystanders,helpers,andpets at least75 feet from
dethatcherwhile it is inoperation.Stop machineif anyoneentersarea.
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Alwayswear safetyglasses or safetygogglesduringoperationand
whileperformingan adjustmentor repairto protectyour eyes.Thrown
objectswhichricochet can causeseriousinjury to the eyes.
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Wear sturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fittingslacksand
shirts.Shirts andpantsthat coverthe armsand legs andsteel-toed
shoesare recommended.Neveroperatethis machinein shorts, bare
feet,sandals,slippery or lightweight (e.g. canvas)shoes.
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Do not put handsor feet near or underbladehousing as blades
protrudebelow bottomof housing. Contactwith bladecan amputate
handsand feet. Keephandsand feetwayfrom all rotatingparts.
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Injury canoccur if the dethatcheris pulledoverthe foot duringa fall
causedby slipping or tripping.Do not hold on to the dethatcherif you
arefalling; releasethe bail immediately.
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Neverpullthe dethatcherbacktowardyou whileyou arewalking. If
you mustback the dethatcherawayfrom a wall or obstructionfirst look
down andbehind to avoid trippingandthen followthesesteps:
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Step backfrom dethatcherto fullyextend yourarms.
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Be sure you arewell balancedwithsure footing.
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Pull backslowly, no morethan half waytowards you.
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Repeatthesesteps as needed.
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Do not operatedethatcherwhileunderthe influenceof alcoholor
drugs.
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Raisedethatcherto highestcut positionbeforestartingengine.
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Do not engagethe bladeswhilestartingengine.
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The bladecontrol bail is a safetydevice.Neverattemptto bypassits
operation.Doingso makesthe safetydevice inoperativeandmay
result inpersonalinjury through contactwiththe rotatingblade.The
bladecontrol bail mustoperateeasily in bothdirectionsand automati-
cally returnto the disengagedpositionwhen released.
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Neveroperatethe dethatcherin wetgrass. Alwaysbe sureof your
footing. A slip andfall can causeserious personalinjury.Ifyou feel
you are losingyourfooting, releasethe bladecontrol bail immediately
andthe bladeswill stop rotating.
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Dethatchonly in daylightor good artificial light. Walk, neverrun.
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Stopthe bladeswhen crossinggraveldrives,walks or roads.
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If the equipmentshouldstartto vibrate abnormally,stop the engine
andcheck immediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis generallya warning
of trouble.
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Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladescomesto a completestop
beforeremovingor uncloggingdebrisfrom underthe bladehousing.
The cutting bladesmaycontinueto rotatefor a few secondsafterthe
engine is shut off. Neverplace any partof the body inthe bladearea
until you aresure the bladeshas stoppedrotating.
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Neveroperatedethatcherwithoutthe proper bladecontrol bail,guards
andother safetyprotectivedevices in place andworking.Never
operatedethatcherwithdamagedsafety devices.Failureto do so can
result inpersonalinjury.
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