Trimmer User Manual

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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
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_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 reciprocatingblade/
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.