• Use extensioncords and receptacles
as specifiedby the manufacturerfor all
units with electricdrive motors or elec-
tric starting motors.
• Neverattemptto make any adjustments
while the engine (motor)is running(ex-
cept where specificallyrecommended
by manufacturer).
OPERATION
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
• Exercise extreme caution when operat-
ing on or crossing gravel drives, walks,
or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine (motor), remove the wire from
the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the
tiller for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating
the tiller.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or fall-
ing.
• If the unit should start to vibrate ab-
normally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately
for the cause. Vibra-
tion is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the engine (motor) when leaving
the operating position.
• Take all possible precautions when leav-
ing the machine unattended.
Disengage
the tines, shift into neutral, and stop the
engine.
• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
shut off the engine and make certain all
moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting. Disconnect the cord on electric
motors.
• Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
• Never operate the tiller without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices in place.
• Keep children and pets away.
• Do not overload the machine capacity
by attempting to till too deep at too fast
a rate.
• Never operate the machine at high
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look be-
hind and use care when backing.
• Never allow bystanders near the unit.
• Use only attachments
and accessories
approved by the manufacturer
of the
tiller.
• Never operate the tiller without good vis-
ibility or light.
• Be careful when tilling in hard ground.
The tines may catch in the ground and
propel the tiller forward.
If this occurs,
let go of the handlebars
and do not
restrain the machine.
MAINTENANCE
AND
STORAGE
• Keep machine,
attachments,
and ac-
cessories
in safe working
condition.
• Check
shear
pins, engine
mounting
bolts, and other bolts at frequent
inter-
vals for proper
tightness
to be sure the
equipment
is in safe working
condition.
• Never store the machine
with fuel in the
fuel tank inside
a building
where
ignition
sources
are present,
such as hot water
and space
heaters,
clothes
dryers,
and
the like. Allow
the engine
to cool before
storing
in any enclosure.
• Always
refer to the operator's
guide
instructions
for important
details
if the
tiller is to be stored
for an extended
period.
_:_Look for this symbol
to point out
important
safety
precautions.
It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOME
ALERT!!!
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
_CAUTION:
Always
disconnect
spark
plug wire and place wire where
it cannot
contact
spark plug in order to prevent
acci-
dental
starting
when
setting
up, transport-
ing, adjusting
or making
repairs.
_:_WARNING:
Engine
exhaust,
some of its
constituents,
and certain
vehicle
compo-
nents contain
or emit chemicals
known
to
the State of California
to cause cancer
and
birth defects
or other reproductive
harm.
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