Instruction manual
• Lookbehindandusecarewhenbacking
up.
• Keepaltpartsofyourbodyawayfromthe
tinesandmuffler.
• Donotforcetheunit.Useonlyforjobsex-
plainedinthismanual.Useonlyforcultivat-
ing.Donotabuseunit.Donotuseinrainor
wetlocations.
• Useonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Stop powerhead before leaving work area.
• Allow powerhead and gearbox to cool be-
fore storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
• Store unit and fuel in areawhere fuelvapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
• Store attachment so tines cannot acciden-
tally cause injury.
• Store attachment indoors, out of reach of
children.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow-
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-
age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-
ical attention. An anti-vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power toots on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this unit,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT
READ THiS iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CULTIVATOR A]q-ACHMENT Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiarize yourself
with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Hanger i
Shaft
Tine Guard
Cutting Tines
CUTTING TINES TINE GUARD
The CUTTING TINES are designed to loosen TheTINE GUARD provides partial protection
soil. from the rotating tines.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler
which enables optional attachments to be
installed. The optional attachments are:
MODEL:
Edger ....................... 1000E
Blower ...................... 3000B
Brushcutter* ................. 4000C
*not designed for use with electric powerheads
WARNING: Alwaysdisconnectpow-
erhead spark plug (or disconnect powerhead
from power source) before removing or instaF
ling attachments.
REMOVING ATTACHMENT
CAUTION: When removing or installing at-
tachments, place the powerhead and attach-
ment on a fiat surface for stability.
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