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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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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| 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 tines 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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Control and Operating Symbols
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| Oil Fill Location |
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| Fuel ON/OFF Valve |
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| Do Not Overfill |
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| Move Fuel Valve lever to the right to |
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| operate the tiller. |
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| Clutch Lever |
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| Choke Lever |
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| Depressing the upper lever engages |
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| Move Choke Lever to the left for cold |
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| the tines and drive wheels for the till- |
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| engine starting. Move Choke Lever to |
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| ing operation. Depressing the lower |
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| the right once engine is started or for |
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| engages the tines and drive wheels for |
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| warm engine starting. |
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| reversing the tiller. |
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| Throttle Control |
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| Move throttle lever to the left to in- |
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| crease engine speed. Move throttle |
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| lever to the right to decease engine |
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