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ELECTRIC TILLER
SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING: When using elec- tric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
WARNING: This product con- tains chemicals known to the State of California to cause can- cer or birth defects, or other re- productive harm.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING TILLER
1.Do not operate tiller near underground electric cables, telephone lines, pipes, or hoses. If in doubt contact your util- ity company to locate underground ser- vices. You may also contact the Na- tional One Call referral number,
2.Watch what you are doing. Use com- mon sense. Do not operate tiller when you are tired.
3.Only
4.Do not use the tiller for any job except that for which it is intended.
5.Use only electrical voltage noted on model plate of tiller.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with an extension cord intended for out- door use, such as an extension cord of cord type
6.Extension Cord - Make sure your exten- sion cord is in good condition. When us- ing an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized exten- sion cord will cause a drop in line volt- age resulting in loss of power and over- heating. The table below shows the cor-
rect size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. To reduce the risk of disconnection of tiller cord from the extension cord dur- ing operation use the cord hitch and belt clip described in this manual.
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7.Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) for use with this tiller. Receptacles are available with
8.Avoid Dangerous Environments. Do not operate tiller
•while under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs.
•in rain or in damp or wet areas.
•where highly flammable liquids or gases are present.
•if tiller is damaged, or not fully and securely assembled.
9.Always wear eye protection which meets or exceeds the requirements of ANSI Z87.1.
10.Always use face or dust mask if oper- ating tiller in dusty conditions.
11.Always dress properly. Wear the fol- lowing clothing while using tiller:
•Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended.
•Wear protective hair covering to con- tain long hair.
•Avoid wearing loose clothing or jew- elry that could get caught in the ro- tating tines.
12.Thoroughly inspect area where the tiller is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
WHILE OPERATING TILLER
1.Stay alert. Use common sense while operating tiller.
2.Be aware of extension cord while oper- ating tiller. Be careful not to trip over cord. Keep cord away from tines at all times.
3.Keep all children, animals, and by- standers away from tiller and extension cord. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons and pets.
4.Grip handlebar firmly with both hands. Never operate tiller with one hand.
5.Be aware that tiller may unexpectedly bounce upward or jump forward if the tines should strike extremely hard, packed soil, frozen ground, or buried obstacles such as large stones, roots, or stumps.
6.Do not over reach. Maintain proper footing and balance at all times.
7.Do not operate tiller on a slope that is too steep for safe operation. When on slopes, slow down and make sure you have good footing.
8.IMPORTANT: you can stop the tines by releasing the trigger lever.
9.Before starting tiller, make sure tines are not touching foreign objects.
10.Do not allow hands or any body part or clothing near the rotating tines.
11.Move tiller from one place to another
•with tiller stopped and unplugged.
•by rolling on attached wheel assem- bly in the down “transport” position.
•by holding carrying handle. Never use handlebars, tines, tine shaft, or fender to carry tiller.
12.Do not abuse power cord. Never carry tiller by power cord or yank it to dis- connect from receptacle. Keep power cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
13.Do not force tiller. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
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