SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT
SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR TILLER/ CULTIVATOR IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
BEFORE USE
●Read the owner’s manual carefully. Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the tiller/cultivator. Know how to stop the tiller/cultivator and disengage the controls quickly.
●Do not operate the tiller/cultivator without wearing adequate outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
●Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particu- larly small children and pets.
●Thoroughly inspect the area where the tiller/ cultivator is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
FUEL SAFETY
●Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
●Use an approved container.
●Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel to expand.
●Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
●Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running or hot engine.
●Never allow bystanders near the tiller/cultivator.
●Keep children and pets away while operating.
●Never operate the tiller/cultivator without good visibility or light.
●Do not run the engine indoors. The exhaust fumes are dangerous (containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS).
●Take all possible precautions when leaving the tiller/cultivator unattended. Stop the engine.
●Do not overload the tiller/cultivator capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.
SAFE STORAGE
●Always refer to the owner's manual instructions for important details if the tiller/cultivator is to be stored for an extended period.
●Never store the tiller/cultivator with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
●Keep the tiller/cultivator in safe working condition. Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness.
●Never store fuel or tiller/cultivator with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame.
OPERATING SAFETY
●Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the tiller/cultivator. Keep them away while it is operating. Never allow adults to operate the tiller/cultivator without proper instruction.
●Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the tiller/cultivator.
●Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
●Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
●Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
●Never operate the tiller/cultivator without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.
●Never operate the tiller/cultivator at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.
FUEL SAFETY
● After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor). Remove the wire from the spark plug, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly inspect the tiller/cultivator for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller/cultivator.
●If the tiller/cultivator should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine ( motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
●Stop the engine (motor ) whenever you leave the operating position. Also, disconnect the spark plug wire before unclogging the tines and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
●When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut- off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
●Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running (except when specifically recommended by the manufacturer).
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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