Section
1Safety
SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND SEVERAL OTHER STATES
Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest, brush, hay, grain, or grass covered land; or land covered by any flammable agricultural crop without an engine spark arrester in continuous effective working order.
The engine on the unit is an internal combustion engine which burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel, and must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continuous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ignite flammable material. Failure of the owner/operator of the unit to comply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law (and other states) and may also be a violation of other state and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances or codes. Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information about which regulations apply in your area.
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Training
Read this Owner’s Manual and the separate engine owner manual carefully before operating this equipment. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the unit. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. A replacement manual is available by contacting us.
2.Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.
3.Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. Keep bystanders at least 25 feet away from the area of operation.
4.Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people, their property, and themselves.
5.Familiarize yourself with all safety and operating decals on the unit and on any attachments or accessories.
6.Do not run the engine in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. Do not operate the unit near buildings, windows, or air conditioners.
7.Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or clothing near the rotating tines or near any other moving part. Once the engine is started and the unit is in rear tine tiller mode, the tines and wheels begin to rotate when the Drive Bail is closed against the handlebar. If in front tine cultivator mode, only the tines rotate when the Drive Bail is closed.
8.Before inspecting, servicing or adjusting any part of the unit, shut the engine off, wait for all moving parts to stop, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. Move the wire away from the spark plug.
9.Do not operate the unit if you are under the influence of alcohol, medication, or when tired or ill.
Preparation
1.Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment will be used. Remove foreign objects before tilling or cultivating.
2.Let go of the Drive Bail before starting the engine.
3.Do not operate this equipment with- out wearing suitable clothing. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the tiller or its engine.
4.Do not operate the tiller when you are barefoot, in sandals, sneakers or other light footwear. Wear protective footwear that grips well on slippery surfaces.
5.Do not till or cultivate near under- ground electric cables, telephone lines, pipes or hoses. Contact your telephone company or utility to verify locations of cables or lines.
6.Handle gasoline with care; it is flammable, the vapors explosive. Take the following precautions:
a.) Use an approved gas container.
b.) Gas cap shall never be removed or fuel added with engine running. Engine shall be allowed to cool before refueling. Operators shall not smoke.
c.) Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, open flames, or sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container.
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