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.
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Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly famil- iar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.
Wear eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards as well as hearing protection when op- erating this unit. Use face mask if operation is dusty.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your applica- tion. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or go barefoot.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets.
Never operate the cultivator without good visibility or light.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
Do not operate the machine without wearing adequate outer garments. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its engine.
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.
Do not put hands or feet near or under tines.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over- reaching can result in loss of balance.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed area. Breath- ing exhaust fumes will kill you.
Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is
running .
Keep machine 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.
Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank.
Keep the unit free of grass, leaves, or grease to reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occuring to other people, their property, and themselves.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running (except where specifically recommended by the manufacturer).
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning sign of trouble.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended. Shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent starting. .
Never operate the machine without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.
Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch in the ground and propel the cultivator forward. If this occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the
like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclo- sure.
Always refer to the operator’s manual for important details if the cultivator is to be stored for an extended period.
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for safe loading, unloading, transport, and storage of machine.
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