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OPERATING THE SCARIFIER/DETHATCHER ON A SLOPE
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation
on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not operate this tool.
■ Scarify/dethatch across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise caution when changing
direction on slopes.
■ Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps that can cause you to slip or trip.
■ Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury.
■ Do not operate the tool near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments; you could lose your footing or
balance.
■ Do not operate the tool in wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ Avoid starting and stopping on slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or direction. Make
turns slowly and gradually.
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Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the scarier/dethatcher when
you are tired.
■ Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
■ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to pull the tool or to disconnect the plug from an outlet.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
■ Do not make the equipment overload, such as scarify too deep or operate at a very high speed.
■ Only use parts and accessories made for this tool by the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury.
■ Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires,
and other foreign objects.
■ Never attempt to make a wheel height adjustment while the motor is running.
■ To reduce the likelihood of disconnection of scarier/dethatcher cord from the cord set during
operation, make a knot as shown below, or use one of the plug-receptacle retaining straps or
connectors described in this manual.
(A) TIE CORD AS SHOWN
(B) CONNECT PLUG AND RECEPTACLE
Method of securing cord set
CORD SET
APPLIANCE
CORD
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