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.
Blade rotates
after the
• Throw away blades that are bent, warped,
cracked,
broken
or damaged
in any other
way.
Replace
parts
that
are
cracked,
chipped,
or damaged
before using the unit.
• Do not attempt to remove cut material nor
hold material to be cut when the engine is
running or when cutting 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
sidewalks,
holes in the terrain,
large roots, etc.
• Always
use
the
handlebar
when
using
edger attachment.
BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY
_WARNING:
Inspect
area
before
starting
unit. Remove
all debris and hard ob-
jects 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 except 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
opening, damaging
unit,
property,
or
causing
serious
injury
to
bystanders
or operator.
• Never place objects inside the blower tubes,
vacuum tubes or blower outlet. Always direct
the
blowing
debris
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 chemicais, fertilizers,
or other substaeces
which may contain toxic
materials.
• Toavoidspreading
fire, donot usenearleafor
brush
fires,
fireplaces,
barbecue
pits,
ashtrays, etc.
CULTIVATOR
SAFETY
_'
WARNING
: Rotating tines can cause
serious injury.
Keep away from rotating tines.
Stop the engine and disconnect
the spark plug
before unclogging tines or making repairs.
r=WARNING:
Inspect
the area to be
cultivated
before starting the unit. Remove all
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 occurs,
stop the
engine 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
engine,
disconnect
the
spark
plug
and
inspect the cultivator
for damage.
Repair
before restarting.
• Disconnect
attachment
from the drive engine
before cleaning the tines with a hose and
water to remove any build-up.
Oil the tines 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
cultivating.
HEDGE
TRIMMER
SAFETY
_,DANGER:
RiSK
OF
CUq_ KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - Blade moves
momentarily after the trigger is released.
Do not
attempt to clear away cut material when the
blade is in motion. Make sure the switch is in the
OFF position, the spark
plug wire is discon-
nected, and the blade has stopped moving be-
fore removing jammed material from the cutting
blade. Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting
blade.
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