RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Be careful when cultivating in hard ground. The tines may catch in the ground and propel the cultivator forward. If this occurs, let go of the handle and do not restrain the machine.

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

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

Look down, behind, and use care when pulling machine towards you.

Start the motor according to the instructions found in this manual and keep feet well away from the tines at all times.

After striking a foreign object, stop the motor and disconnect the power cord to prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating.

Stop the motor, disconnect the power cord to prevent accidental starting and wait until the tines come to a complete stop before unclogging the tines, making any adjustments, or inspections.

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

Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to cultivate soil too deep or too fast of a rate.

If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, stop the motor and disconnect the power cord to prevent accidental starting. Inspect machine thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage before starting motor and operating.

Keep all shields, guards and safety devices in place and operating properly.

To avoid an electrical shock hazard, never push or pull the cultivator over the electrical cord while operating.

When picking up the cultivator, use the handle provided. Don’t grasp the tines when picking up or holding the cultivator. Never pick up or carry machine while the motor is running.

Use only attachments and accessories approved by the cultivator manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or damage to your cultivator.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

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

Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.

Before leaving the equipment, changing tine width, cleaning, repairing, making adjustments and the like, stop the motor, disconnect the power cord to prevent accidental starting and make certain the tines and all moving parts have stopped.

Do not wash cultivator with a hose. Avoid getting water on motor and electrical connections

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading, transporting, and storage of this machine.

Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper instructions on off-season storage. When not in use, cultivator should be stored indoors in a dry, and high or locked-up place out of the reach of children.

Maintain cultivator with care. Follow instructions for lubrication and cleaning.

Check for damaged parts. Before further use, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.

WARNING: 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.

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