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CULTIVATOR
SAFETY
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WARNING:
Rotating tines can
cause serious injury. Keep away from
rotating tines. Stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug before un-
clogging tines or making repairs.
4tl.WARNING:
Inspect the area to
be cultivated before starting the unit.
Remove all debris and hard and sharp
objects such as rocks, vines, branch-
es, rope, string, etc.
• Avoid heavy contact with solid ob-
jects that might stop the tines. If
heavy contact occurs, stop the en-
gine and inspect the unit for dam-
age.
• 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 re-
move any build-up.
Oil the tines to
prevent rust.
• Always wear gloves when servicing
or cleaning the tines. The tines be-
come very sharp from use.
• Do not run unit at high speed unless
cultivating.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY
DANGER:
RISK OF CUT; 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
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.
Blades move
momentarily
after the
trigger s
d.
Allow blades to stop
before removing
them from the cut.
_WARNING:
Inspect the area be-
fore starting the unit. Remove all de-
bris 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 Sears Service Center.
• 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:
Reciprocating blade
can cause severe injury. Inspect the
unit before use. Do not operate unit
with a bent, cracked or dull blade.
Keep away from the blade.
I_WARNING:
The reciprocating
blade is sharp.
Do not touch. To pre-
vent serious injury, always stop engine
and ensure blades have stopped
moving, disconnect spark plug, and
wear gloves when changing or han-
dling the blade.
_WARNING:
A coasting blade
can cause injury while it continues to
move after the engine is stopped.
Maintain proper control of the unit until
the blade 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
when it is moving.
all, WARNING:
Failing objects can
cause severe head injury. Wear head
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