4. Wear heavy-duty work gloves when handling the blades.
5. People with pacemakers should consult their physician before use. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity
to a heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. Caution is necessary
when near the engine’s magneto or recoil starter.
6. Use only accessories that are recommended by Timber Tuff for your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one piece of equipment may become hazardous when used on another piece of equipment.
7. Do not operate in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Gasoline-powered engines may ignite the dust or fumes.
8. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating this piece of equipment. Do
not use this piece of equipment while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
9. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the
equipment in unexpected situations.
10. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
11. Parts, especially exhaust system components, get very hot during use. Stay clear of hot parts.
12. Do not cover the engine or equipment during operation.
13. Keep the equipment, engine, and work area clean at all times.
11. Use the equipment, accessories, etc., in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for
the particular type of equipment, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the equipment for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
12. Do not operate the equipment with known leaks in the engine's fuel system.
13. WARNING: The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California
to cause birth defects (or other reproductive harm). (California Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.)
14. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities, contains chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
Lead from lead-based paints
Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products
Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. (California Health & Safety Code
15. This product contains or, when used, produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
16. When spills of fuel or oil occur, they must be cleaned up immediately. Dispose of fluids and cleaning
materials as per any local, state or federal codes and regulations. Store oil rags in a bottom-ventilated,
covered, metal container.
17. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Do not reach over or across equipment while operating.
18. Before use, check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that
my affect the equipment’s operation. If damaged, have the equipment serviced before using. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained equipment.
