EN - 5
Adjust brush height before operating.
Engage traction drive clutch before
attachment clutch. If brush is set too low or if
terrain is irregular, brush can drive machine
rearward.
NEVER leave a running unit unattended.
ALWAYS stop engine and remove key
before leaving unit to prevent unauthorized
use.
DO NOT put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
area at all times.
Moving and/or rotating parts can cut off body
parts such as fingers or a hand. NEVER
place your hands, other body part or clothing
near any moving parts while unit is running.
ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch
points.
DO NOT touch parts which might be hot
from operation. Allow parts to cool before
attempting to maintain, adjust or service.
Thrown objects can cause injury. Check for
weak spots on docks, ramps or floors. Avoid
uneven work areas and rough terrain and
stay alert for hidden hazards.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on
or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, remove the wire from the spark plug,
disconnect the cord on electric motors,
thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage,
and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the unit.
If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine and check immediately for
the cause. Vibration is generally a warning
of trouble.
Stop the engine whenever you leave the
operating position and when making any
repairs, adjustments or inspections.
When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the
unit, stop the engine and make certain that
all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent someone from
accidentally starting the engine.
DO NOT run the engine indoors, except
when starting the engine and for
transporting the unit in or out of the building.
Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
NEVER operate the unit without proper
guards, and other safety protective devices
in place and working.
ALWAYS stand clear of the discharge area
when operating this unit.
NEVER direct the discharge toward people
or areas where injury or property damage
can occur from thrown objects. Keep
children and others away.
DO NOT overload the unit capacity by
attempting to operate at too fast a rate.
NEVER operate the unit at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind
and use care when operating in reverse.
DO NOT operate in reverse unless
absolutely necessary. ALWAYS back up
slowly and look down and behind before and
while backing.
DO NOT carry passengers.
Disengage attachment when not in use and
when traveling from one work area to
another.
Disengage power to the attachment when
unit is transported or not in use.
Use only attachments and accessories
approved by the manufacturer of the unit
(such as wheel weights, counterweights or
cabs).
This product is equipped with an internal
combustion engine. DO NOT use unit on or
near any unimproved, forest-covered or
brush-covered land unless exhaust system
is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local, state or federal laws. A
spark arrester, if used, must be maintained
in effective working order by operator.
NEVER operate the unit without good
visibility or light. ALWAYS be sure of your
footing, and keep a firm hold on the handles.
Walk; NEVER run.
NEVER operate unit after or during the use
of medication, drugs or alcohol. Safe
operation requires complete and unimpaired
attention at all times.
NEVER allow anyone to operate this unit
when their alertness or coordination is
impaired.
NEVER touch a hot engine or muffler.
Avoid contact with sharp edges; sharp
edges can cut.
