SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Cultivator
WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means: “Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.”
WARNING: To prevent acciden- tal starting when
ing repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and put wire where it cannot contact the spark plug .
IMPORTANT: Safety standards require opera- tor presence controls to minimize the risk of in- jury. Your cultivator is equipped with such controls. Do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence control under any cir- cumstances.
Before Use
SRead the owner’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the cultivator. Know how to stop the cultivator and disengage the controls quickly.
SDo not operate the cultivator without wear- ing adequate outer garments. Wear foot- wear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
SKeep the area of operation clear of all per- sons, particularly small children and pets.
SThoroughly inspect the area where the cul- tivator is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
SKeep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occur- ring to other people, their property, and themselves.
SDisengage all clutches and shift into neu- tral before starting the engine (motor).
Fuel Safety
SHandle fuel with care; it is highly flam- mable.
SUse an approved container.
SCheck fuel supply before each use, allow- ing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel to ex- pand.
SFill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Do not smoke while refueling. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel tank cap se- curely and wipe up spilled fuel.
SIf fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dis- sipated.
SNever remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running or hot engine.
SNever store fuel or cultivator with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame.
Operating Safety
SNever allow children or young teenagers to operate the cultivator. Keep them away while it is operating. Never allow adults to operate the cultivator without proper in- struction.
SDo not operate this machine if you are tak- ing drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine.
SDo not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this ma- chine safely.
SAlways wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the cultivator.
SDo not put hands or feet near or under ro- tating parts.
SExercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
SExercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
SNever operate the cultivator without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.
SUse only attachments and accessories ap- proved by the manufacturer of the machine
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