Craftsman C944.514560 - Manual (Page 16)

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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.
S Avoid heavy contact with solid objects
that might stop the tines. If heavy
contact occurs, 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 engine, disconnect the spark
plug and inspect the cultivator for
damage. Repair before restarting.
S Disconnect attachment from the drive
engine 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 be-
come very sharp from use.
S 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 mo-
tion. Make sure the switch is in the
OFF
position, the spark plug wire is discon-
nected, and the blade has stopped
moving before removing jammed mate-
rial from the cutting blade. Do not grab
or hold the unit by the cutting blade.
Allow blades to stop
before removing
them from the cut. Blades move
momentarily
after the
trigger is
released.
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.
S 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 Centre.
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: The reciprocating
blade/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.
WARNING: The reciprocating
blade/rotating chain is sharp. Do not
touch. To prevent serious injury, al-
ways stop engine and ensure blade/
chain has stopped moving, disconnect
spark plug, and wear gloves when
changing or handling the blade or
chain.
WARNING: A coasting blade/
rotating 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 com-
pletely 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
protection when operating this unit
with a pole pruner attachment.