Important Safety Information
Safety Definitions
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Safety Alert Symbols
The following symbols are used on the product and in this manual to alert the operator of potential safety hazards. Read them carefully, and understand their meaning.
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| Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. |
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| Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. |
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| Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor/moderate injury or |
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The following symbols can be found on your tiller. Carefully read and understand their meaning.
Safety Warning Symbols
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| Wear eye protection complying with ANSI |
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| Read operator’s manual before operating this |
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| Disconnect spark plug wire when not in use |
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| machine. Failure to follow directions could |
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| or before servicing, cleaning, or performing |
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| maintenance on the unit. |
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| Thrown objects. Remove all rocks, stones, |
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| Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, |
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| and foreign objects which could be thrown by |
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| an odorless and deadly gas. NEVER run unit |
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| indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. |
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| Do not use if children or bystanders are present. |
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| Do NOT touch hot muffler or cylinder. These |
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| parts are extremely hot from operation and | |
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| may remain hot for a short time after operation. |
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| Rotating parts can cause serious injury. Keep |
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| To reduce risk of fire, clean spilled gas and |
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| oil and keep unit free from debris. Gasoline is | |
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| hands, feet and clothing away. |
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| extremely flammable. Allow machine to cool |
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| before refueling. |
Control and Operating Symbols
Oil Fill Location | Choke Lever |
Do Not Overfill | Move the lever “choke” for cold start- |
| ing move the lever to “fast” to increase |
| engine speed. Move the lever to “slow |
| to decrease engine speed. Move lever |
| to “stop” to turn off unit. |
Clutch Lever
Depressing the lever engages the tines.
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