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4. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at |
| Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage | |
least 75 feet from the machine while it is in |
| before starting and operating. | |
operation. Stop the machine if anyone enters the | 18. Keep all shields, guards and safety devices in place | ||
area. |
| and operating properly. | |
5. Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines | 19. Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is | ||
may catch in the ground and propel the tiller |
| running. | |
forward. If this occurs, let go of the handlebars and | 20. Use only attachments and accessories approved | ||
do not restrain the machine. |
| by the manufacturer. Failure to do so, can result in | |
6. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or |
| personal injury. | |
crossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden | 21. If situations occur which are not covered in this | ||
hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers. |
| manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your | |
7. Never operate the machine at high transport |
| dealer for assistance. Telephone | |
speeds on hard or slippery surfaces. |
| for the name of your nearest dealer. | |
8. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. | Maintenance And Storage | ||
9. Look down, behind, and use care when in reverse | |||
or pulling machine towards you. | 1. | Never tamper with safety devices. Check their | |
10. Start the engine according to the instructions found | |||
| proper operation regularly. | ||
in this manual and keep feet well away from the |
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2. | Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at | ||
tines at all times. | |||
| frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe | ||
11. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, |
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| working condition. Also, visually inspect machine | ||
disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against |
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| for any damage. | ||
the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any |
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3. | Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the | ||
damage. Repair the damage before starting and | |||
| engine and make certain the tines and all moving | ||
operating. |
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| parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire | ||
12. Disengage all clutch levers and stop engine before |
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| and ground it against the engine to prevent | ||
you leave the operating position (behind the |
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| unintended starting. | ||
handles). Wait until the tines come to a complete |
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4. | Do not change the engine governor settings or | ||
stop before unclogging the tines, making any | |||
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adjustments, or inspections. |
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| maximum safe operating speed of the engine. | ||
13. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly |
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5. | Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as | ||
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon | |||
| necessary. | ||
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. |
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6. | Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading, | ||
14. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a | |||
| transporting, and storage of this machine. | ||
burn. Do not touch. |
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7. | Never store the machine or fuel container inside | ||
15. Use caution when tilling near fences, buildings and | |||
| where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light | ||
underground utilities. Rotating tines can cause |
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| such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc. | ||
property damage or personal injury. |
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8. | Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper | ||
16. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to | |||
| instructions on | ||
till soil to deep at to fast of a rate. |
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9. | If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors. | ||
17. If the machine should start making an unusual | |||
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noise or vibration, stop the engine, disconnect the
10. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for
spark plug wire and ground it against the engine.
gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your tiller.
WARNING
Hot surfaces can
cause severe burns.
Do not touch | S30647 | |
muffler or | ||
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adjacent areas.
WARNING
DEPTH
STAKE
TRANSPORT
1"
3"
5"
7"
KEEP AWAY FROM
ROTATING TINES.
ROTATING TINES
WILL CAUSE INJURY.
| WARNING | |
C | TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY | |
1. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL. | ||
U | ||
2. KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTIONS | ||
T | OF ALL CONTROLS. | |
3. KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND | ||
| SHIELDS IN PLACE AND WORKING. | |
O | 4. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR | |
UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO | ||
OPERATE TILLER. | ||
U | 5. SHUT OFF ENGINE BEFORE | |
T | UNCLOGGING TINES OR MAKING | |
REPAIRS. | ||
| 6. KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM | |
| MACHINE. | |
| 7. KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING | |
| PARTS. | |
| 8. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN | |
| REVERSING OR PULLING THE | |
| MACHINE TOWARDS YOU. |
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