Hedge Trimmer Safety; Pole Pruner Safety - McCulloch 250CXL Instruction Manual

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.
S Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that
might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc-
curs, stop the engine and inspect the unit
for damage.
S Never operate the cultivator without the tine
cover in place and properly secured.
S Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.
S After striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine, disconnect the spark plug and inspect
the cultivator for damage. Repair before re-
starting.
S Disconnect attachment from the drive en-
gine before cleaning the tines with a hose
and water to remove any build- -up. Oil the
tines to prevent rust.
S Always wear gloves when servicing or
cleaning the tines. The tines become very
sharp from use.
S Do not run unit at high speed unless culti-
vating.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY

DANGER:
RISK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE
moves momentarily after the trigger is re-
leased. Do not attempt to clear away cut ma-
terial when the blade is in motion. Make sure
the switch is in the STOP position, the spark
plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has
stopped moving before removing jammed
material from the cutting blade. Do not grab or
hold the unit by the cutting blade.
WARNING:
Inspect the 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.
S Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any
other way. Have worn or damaged parts re-
placed by your authorized service dealer.
S Always keep unit in front of your body.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
cutting blade.
S Keep the cutting blade and air vents clear of
debris.

POLE PRUNER SAFETY

WARNING:
rotating chain can cause severe injury. Inspect
the unit before use. Do not operate unit with a
bent, cracked or dull blade or dull chain. Keep
away from the blade/chain.The reciprocating
blade/rotating chain is sharp. Do not touch. To
prevent serious injury, always stop engine and
ensure blade/chain has stopped moving, dis-
connect spark plug, and wear gloves when
changing or handling the blade or chain.
WARNING:
chain can cause injury while it continues to
move after the engine is stopped. Maintain
proper control of the unit until the blade/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.
- - Blade
WARNING:
cause severe head injury. Wear head protec-
tion when operating this unit with a pole prun-
er attachment.
WARNING:
do not use more than one boom extension
with a pole pruner attachment.
WARNING:
from power lines or electrical wires.
S Only use for pruning limbs or branches up
to 10 cm in diameter.
S Do not operate the unit faster than the
speed needed to prune. Do not run the unit
at high speed when not pruning.
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The reciprocating blade/
A coasting blade/rotating
Falling objects can
To prevent serious injury,
Keep the pruner away