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~ WARNING ~
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To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personal injury.
1.It is suggested that this manual be read in its
entirety before attempting to assemble or operate this unit. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2.Your tiller is a precision piece of power equip- ment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise ex- treme caution at all times.
14.Do not walk in front of the tiller while the engine is running.
15.Check the fuel before starting the engine. Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Do not fill gasoline tank indoors, when the engine is running, or while the engine is still hot. Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.
3.Read this Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
4.Never allow children to operate a power tiller. Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your tiller.
5.No one should operate this unit while intoxi- cated or while taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions.
Keep the area of operation clear of all per- sons, particularly small children and pets.
7.Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substan- tial footwear.
8.Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught on the tiller.
9.Do not start the engine unless the shift lever is in the neutral (N) position.
10.Do not stand in front of the tiller while starting the engine.
11.Do not place feet and hands on or near the tines when starting the engine or while the engine is running.
12.Never attempt to make a wheel or depth bar adjustment while the engine is running.
Do not leave the tiller unattended with the engine running.
16.Do not run the engine while indoors. Exhaust gases are deadly poisonous.
17.Be careful not to touch the muffler after the engine has been running. It is hot.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous.
19.Before any maintenance work is performed or adjustments are made, remove the spark plug wire and ground it on the engine block for added safety.
20.Use caution when tilling near buildings and fences. Rotating tines can cause damage or
injury.
21.Before attempting to remove rocks, bricks and other objects from tines, stop the engine and be sure the tines have stopped completely.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground to prevent accidental starting.
Check the tine and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness.
23.Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condi- tion.
24.Never store the equipment with gasoline in
the tank inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the
engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
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