6TILLER SAFETY
Refuel With Care
Avoid Rotating Tines
Clear Tilling Area
Fire and Burn Hazards
The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials.
Keep the tiller at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from buildings and
other equipment during operation.
Keep flammable materials away from the tiller.
Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode.
Allow the engine to cool if the tiller has been in operation. Refuel only
outdoors in a well-ventilated area with the engine OFF. Do not overfill
the fuel tank. Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and
sparks away. Always store gasoline in an approved container. Make
sure that any spilled fuel has been wiped up before starting the engine.
Rotating tines can cause serious cuts and even amputate body parts.
Keep away from the tine area whenever the engine is running. If you
need to work around the tines to clear an object accumulation or for
any other reason, always shut off the engine. Disconnect the spark
plug cap, and wear heavy gloves when you need to clean the tine area
or handle the tines.
The muffer becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for
a while after stopping the engine.
Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot. Let the engine cool
before storing the tiller indoors.
A tine can throw rocks and other objects with enough force to cause
serious injury. Before tilling, carefully inspect the area and remove all
stones, sticks, bones, nails, pieces of wire, and other loose objects. Be
aware; if children are in the shop area, stop the tiller. Never operate
the tines over gravel.
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