SAFETY RULES
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F–041306C
Safe Operation Practices for Cultivator
WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means: “Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.”
WARNING: To prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting–up,
transporting, adjusting or mak-
ing repairs, always disconnect spark
plug wire and put wire where it cannot
contact the spark plug .
IMPORTANT: Safety standards require opera-
tor presence controls to minimize the risk of in-
jury. Your cultivator is equipped with such
controls. Do not attempt to defeat the function
of the operator presence control under any cir-
cumstances.
Before Use
SRead the owner’s manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the cultivator. Know how
to stop the cultivator and disengage the
controls quickly.
SDo not operate the cultivator without wear-
ing adequate outer garments. Wear foot-
wear that will improve footing on slippery
surfaces.
SKeep the area of operation clear of all per-
sons, particularly small children and pets.
SThoroughly inspect the area where the cul-
tivator is to be used and remove all foreign
objects.
SKeep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occur-
ring to other people, their property, and
themselves.
SDisengage all clutches and shift into neu-
tral before starting the engine (motor).
Fuel Safety
SHandle fuel with care; it is highly flam-
mable.
SUse an approved container.
SCheck fuel supply before each use, allow-
ing space for expansion as the heat of the
engine and/or sun can cause fuel to ex-
pand.
SFill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Do not smoke while refueling. Never fill fuel
tank indoors. Replace fuel tank cap se-
curely and wipe up spilled fuel.
SIf fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from
the area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors have dis-
sipated.
SNever remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel
to a running or hot engine.
SNever store fuel or cultivator with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame.
Operating Safety
SNever allow children or young teenagers to
operate the cultivator. Keep them away
while it is operating. Never allow adults to
operate the cultivator without proper in-
struction.
SDo not operate this machine if you are tak-
ing drugs or other medication which can
cause drowsiness or affect your ability to
operate this machine.
SDo not use this machine if you are mentally
or physically unable to operate this ma-
chine safely.
SAlways 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 cultivator.
SDo not put hands or feet near or under ro-
tating parts.
SExercise extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic.
SExercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
SNever operate the cultivator without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices in place.
SUse only attachments and accessories ap-
proved by the manufacturer of the machine