GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail- ure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly famil- iar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this tool has a po- larized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Wa- ter entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
Use outdoor extension cords marked
Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury. Use face mask if operation is dusty.
Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your applica- tion. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
Do not operate the cultivator while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Do not put hands or feet near or under tines.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over- reaching can result in loss of balance.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the switch trigger is not engaged before plugging in. Do not carry cultivator with finger on switch trigger.
Never pick up or carry a machine while the tines are turn- ing or the motor is running.
Keep machine in good working condition.
Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
Keep the unit free of grass, leaves, or grease to reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is danger- ous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, unplug the culti- vator and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Never spray water directly into the motor compartment of the cultivator.
Service on the cultivator must be performed by qualified repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to the product.
Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the cultivator. Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of serious injury to the user, or damage to the product.
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