• Always hold t he unit with both hands when o perating.
Keep afirm grip o nthe
handle.
Keep hands, face, and feet atadistance
from all m oving parts. Do not touch
or trytostop t he tines w hile they a re rotating.
Do not touch t he engine ormuffler.
These parts get e xtremely
hot f rom
operation.
They remain hot for a short time a fter turning off t he unit.
Do not o perate
the engine faster than t he speed needed
for t he job. D o not
run the engine athigh s peed when the unit i snot i nuse.
Always stop t he engine when w ork i sdelayed
orwhen w alking
from one
location
toanother.
Ifstriking orbecomes
entangled
with aforeign object, stop t he engine
immediately
and c heck for d amage.
Do not o perate
before repairing
damage.
Do not o perate
the unit w ith loose ordamaged
parts.
Stop a nd switch the engine toofffor maintenance
orrepair.
Use o nly o riginal
equipment
manufacturer
replacement
parts and accessories
for t his unit. These are available
from aSears orother authorized
service
dealer.
The u se ofany unauthorized
parts oraccessories
could l ead t oserious
injury tothe user, ordamage
tothe unit, and void t he warranty.
Keep unit clean ofvegetation
and other materials
that may b ecome
lodged or
entangled
inthe unit.
• To reduce
fire hazard,
keep the engine and muffler free f rom grass, leaves,
excessive
grease orcarbon build u p.
After use
Clean the unit with household cleaner to remove any gum buildup. Oil the
tines with machine oil to prevent rust.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
Never store a fueled unit inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure the
unit while transporting.
Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent unauthorized use
or damage. Keep out of the reach of children.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry,
clean and free from debris. Clean after each use. See the Cleaning and
Storage instructions.
Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other
users. If loaning someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
= SAFETY & iNTERNATiONAL
SYMBOLS •
This operator's
manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs
that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's
manual for
complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance
and repair information.
SYMBOL
MEANING
SYMBOL
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