Important Safety Instructions

DANGER: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

DANGER: When using the unit, you must follow the safety rules. Please read these instructions before operating the unit in order to ensure the safety of the operator and any bystanders. Please keep these instructions for later use.

Training

1.Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.

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.

4.Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people, their property, and themselves.

Preparation

1.Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects.

2.Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate outer garments, including long pants. Wear protective footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.

3.Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors.

4.Never attempt to make any adjustments while the motor is running.

Operation

1.Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

2.Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.

3.After striking a foreign object, release switch lever to turn tiller off, wait until tines stop and unplug extension cord. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the machine.

4.Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

5.If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, release switch lever to turn tiller off, wait until tines stop and unplug extension cord. Check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning sign of trouble.

6.When leaving the operating position, release switch lever to turn tiller off, wait until tines stop and unplug extension cord, This includes before unclogging the tines, and when making any repairs, adjustments, and inspections.

7.Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended. Release switch lever to turn tiller off, wait until tines stop and unplug extension cord.

8.Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, release switch lever to turn tiller off, wait until tines stop and unplug extension cord. Make certain all moving parts have stopped.

9.Never operate the machine without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.

10.Keep children and pets away.

11.Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.

12.Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.

13.Never allow bystanders near the unit.

14.Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the machine.

15.Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.

16.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 handle and do not restrain the machine.

17.Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you.

18.Do not change the motor settings or overspeed the motor.

19.Start the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the tines.

20.Never pick up or carry a machine while the motor is running.

21.Do not operate the tiller while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

22.Do not operate garden tiller on excessively steep slopes.

23.Keep a firm hold on the handle at all times.

24.Use caution when cultivating near fences, buildings and underground utilities. Rotating tines can cause property damage or person injury.

25.When picking up the garden tiller, do not lift by ballast tank handle or latch.

26.Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

Maintenance and Storage

1.Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe working condition.

2.Check shear bolts, motor mounting bolts, and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

3.Allow the motor to cool before storing in any enclosure.

4.Always refer to the instruction manual for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.

5.Follow instruction manual recommendations for safe loading, unloading, transport, and storage of machine.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR ALL DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCES

1)Replacement Parts

When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

2)Polarized Appliance Connections