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ADDITIONAL
SAFETY
RULES
FOR OPTIONAL
ATTACHMENTS
'_WARNING:
For each optional
attachment
used, read entire opera-
tors manual before use and follow all
warnings
and instructions
in manual
and on attachment.
,_WARNING:
Ensure handlebar
is
installed when using edger or brush-
cutter attachments.
Attach handlebar
above arrow on safety label on the up-
per shaft (engine end of unit). If your
edger or brushcutter
attachment
does
not include a handlebar,
a handlebar
accessory
kit (#530071451
) is avail-
able from your Sears Service Center.
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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 se-
riously cut you or others.
• Allow blade to stop before removing it
from the cut.
Blade rotates
after the
Allow blade to stop
before removing#
from the cut.
• 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 ad-
justing skid in contact with the ground.
• Always push the unit slowly over the
ground.
Stay alert for uneven
side-
walks, holes in the terrain, large roots,
etc.
• Always use the handlebarwhen
using
edger attachment.
BLOWER/VACUUM
SAFETY
_,WARNING:
Inspect area before
starting 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 set unit on any surface except
a clean, hard area while engine is run-
ning.
Debris
such as gravel,
sand,
dust, grass, etc., could be picked up
by the
air intake
and
thrown
out
through
discharge
opening,
damag-
ing 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 orto
ricochet which can hurt people or ani-
mals,
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 dis-
charge 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
chemicals,
fertilizers,
or other substances
which
may contain toxic materials.
• To avoid spreading
fire, do not use
near leaf or brush
fires, fireplaces,
barbecue
pits, ashtrays,
etc.
BRUSHCUTTER
SAFETY
'_DANGER:
Blade can thrust
vio-
lently away from material it does not cut.
Blade thrust can cause amputation
of
arms or legs.
'40&WARNING:
Do not use trimmer
head as a fastening device for the
blade.
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