RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

•If extension cord is damaged in any manner while plugged in, disconnect extension cord from house receptacle.

WARNING: Do not change the plug on the cultivator in any way.

•Inspect cultivator cord periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cord periodically and replace if damaged.

•Dress properly. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals. Use of rubber gloves is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

•Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Such protective equipment is available from your authorized service dealer or retailer.

•Use the right tool. Do not use cultivator for any job except that for which it is intended.

•Grounding Instructions—The cultivator should be grounded while in use to reduce the risk of electric shock to the operator. The cultivator is equipped with a three-conductor cord and a three-prong grounding plug to fit the proper grounding receptacle. The green (or green and yellow) wire conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the green (or green and yellow) wire to a live terminal. Your cultivator has a plug as illustrated in Fig. A. An adapter, illustrated in Fig. C, is available for connecting plugs as illustrated in Fig. B to two-prong receptacles. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like, must be connected to a permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box.

Cover of Grounded Outlet Box

Grounding Pin

Rigid Ear/

Metal Screw

A

CB

Adapter

•Use only three-wire outdoor extension cords that have three-prong grounding plugs and grounding receptacles that accept the cultivator’s plug.

•Keep handle dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

•Fuses—The cultivator should be operated on a 15 or 20 AMP circuit. If difficulty in starting is experienced with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker or the cultivator’s built-in overload protection switch frequently trips, contact your nearest authorized service location. Do not use a higher rated fuse without consulting your power company.

•Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the cultivator. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

•Never attempt to make any adjustments while motor is running.

OPERATION

•Avoid dangerous environment. Don’t use cultivator in damp or wet locations.

•Don’t use the cultivator in the rain.

•Do not operate cultivator on excessively steep slopes.

•Avoid unintentional starting. Don’t carry plugged-in cultivator with your hands/fingers on the motor starting controls.

•Do not abuse cord. Never pull or carry the cultivator by cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

•If extension cord is damaged in any manner while plugged in, disconnect extension cord from house receptacle.

•Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate fingers, hands, and feet.

•Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Only operate cultivator in daylight or good artificial light. Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance and a firm hold on the handle at all times.

•Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate cultivator when you are tired.

•Don’t force cultivator. It will do a better job and with less likelihood of a risk of injury if operated at the rate for which it was designed

•Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 50 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

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