• Wear appropriate clothing, including eyeprotection; substantial, slip-resistant footwear;long pants, and hearing protection. Tie back longhair and do not wear loose jewelry.• Inspect the area where the equipment is to beused and remove all objects, such as rocks, toys,and wire, that the machine can throw.• Check that operator's presence controls, safetyswitches, and shields are attached and functioningproperly. Do not operate the machine unless theyare functioning properly.• Stop the machine, remove the key, and wait forall moving parts to stop before inspecting theattachment after striking an object or if there isan abnormal vibration in the machine. Make allnecessary repairs before resuming operation.• Keep your hands and feet away from the cuttingunits.• Keep all parts in good working condition and allhardware tightened. Replace all worn or damageddecals.• A worn or damaged blade can break, and apiece of the blade could be thrown toward you orbystanders, resulting in serious personal injury ordeath.• Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage.• Use care when checking the blades. Wrap theblades or wear gloves, and use caution whenservicing the blades. Only replace or sharpen theblades; never straighten or weld them.• On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating 1blade can cause other blades to rotate.Safety and Instructional DecalsSafety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any areaof potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or missing.decal104-7729104–77291. Warning—read theinstructions beforeservicing or performingmaintenance.2. Cutting/dismembermenthazard; hand or foot—shutoff the engine and wait formoving parts to stop.4