general safety rules
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Fail- ure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
read These Instructions
Read the operator’s 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.
Do not operate cultivators in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Cultivators create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Avoid Dangerous Environment — Don’t expose to rain or use cultivator in damp or wet locations. Water entering a cultivator will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord
WARNING — To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as an extension cord of cord type
Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields — Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury. Use face mask if operation is dusty.
Dress Properly — Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor. Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
Do not force cultivator — Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
Do not operate the cultivator while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Keep hands and feet away from tines.
Do not overreach — Keep firm footing and balance at all times. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
Avoid Unintentional Starting – Don’t carry
Never pick up or carry the cultivator while the tines are turning or the motor is running.
Keep cultivator in good working condition.
Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
Keep the unit free of grass, leaves, or grease to reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
Do not use cultivator if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect appliance — Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use, before servicing, when changing accessories such as blades, and the like. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the cultivator accidentally.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, unplug the cultivator and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Never spray water directly into the motor compartment of the cultivator.
Service on the cultivator must be performed by qualified repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to the product.
Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the cultivator. Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of serious injury to the user, or damage to the product.