OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS and parts explosions
Front Tine Models
SAFETY
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the rototiller is the owner’s responsibility.
•Read and follow all safety instructions.
•Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
•Maintain the tiller according to directions and schedule included in this Earthquake operator’s manual.
•Ensure that anyone who uses the tiller is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.
SPECIAL MESSAGES
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating and servicing information. Please read all the information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.
NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual that may help the operator in the operation or service of the machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read this section carefully. Operate the tiller according to the safety instructions and recommendations outlined here and inserted throughout the text. Anyone who uses this tiller must read the instruc- tions and be familiar with the controls. Your tiller is equipped with a safety device that enables you to stop the wheels and tines quickly in an emergency. Learn how the drive safety control lever operates and how to control the tiller at all times.
This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger your personal safety. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this equipment.
•Do not allow children to operate this rototiller. Keep small children away from the area being tilled. Do not allow adults to operate the tiller without proper instruction.
Preparation
•Dress appropriately when operating the tiller. Always wear sturdy footwear. Never wear sandals, sneakers, or open shoes, and never operate the tiller with bare feet. Do not wear loose clothing that might get caught in moving parts.
•Carefully inspect the area to be tilled and remove all foreign objects. Do not till above underground water lines, gas lines, electric cables, or pipes. Do not operate the tiller in soil with large rocks and foreign objects which can damage the equipment.
•Disengage all clutches and leave all control levers in the neutral position before starting the engine.
•Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
a.Use an approved fuel container.
b.Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
!DANGER
DANGER INDICATES a serious injury or fa- tality will result if the safety instruc- tions that follow this signal word are not obeyed.
!WARNING
WARNING INDICATES a serious injury or fa- tality could result if the safety instruc- tions that follow this signal word are not obeyed.
!CAUTION
CAUTION INDICATES YOU CAN OR YOUR EQUIP- MENT CAN BE HURT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUC- TIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR equipment.
!WARNING
You must read,understand and complywith all safety and operating instructions in this manual before attempting to setup and operate your rototiller.
Failure to comply with all safety and operating instructions can result in loss of machine control, serious personal injury to you and/or bystanders, and risk of equipment and property damage. The triangle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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