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General Safety Instructions

Work Safely

This machine operates at very high speeds and has the potential to do serious damage if misused, abused or mishandled. To reduce the risk of injury, you must maintain control at all times, and observe all safety precautions during operation. Never permit a person without training or instruction to operate this machine!

WARNING!	WARNING!
Never make unauthorized	Never operate power
attachment installations.	equipment of any kind if you
	are tired or if you are under the
Stay Alert	influence of alcohol, drugs, medi-
	cation or any other substance
You must be physically and mentally fit to
	that could affect your ability or
operate this unit safely.
	judgement.

Be Aware of the Working Enviroment

■■Be careful when operating on a	■■If the tines jam, switch the engine	■■Maintain a shallow working angle
slope or on slippery terrain, espe-	OFF, disconnect the spark plug	and avoid steep angles of opera-
cially during rainy weather.	lead, and inspect the tines, axles	tion. A steep working angle risks
■■Never operate this machine around	and gearcase for damage.	loss of control of the machine.
buried electrical cables!	■■Never operate the tiller/cultivator	■■Transport the machine with the
■■Do not operate the tiller/cultivator	around vines or roots that could	engine OFF.
in standing water.	tangle in the tines and cause loss
	of control.
	WARNING!
	Minimize the Risk of Fire

■■STOP engine before refueling.

■■ALWAYS allow the engine to cool before refueling!

■■Wipe all spilled fuel and move the engine at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling point and source before restarting!

■■NEVER start or operate this unit if there is a fuel leak.

■■NEVER start or operate this unit if the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank and/or fuel tank cap are damaged.

■■NEVER smoke or light any fires near the engine or fuel source!

■■NEVER place any flammable material near the engine muffler!

■■NEVER operate the engine without the muffler and spark arrester in good working condition.

Safety Labels

READ THE

OPERATOR’S MANUAL.

WEAR HEARING AND ANSI Z87.1

APPROVED EYE PROTECTION.

KEEP AWAY FROM

ROTATING TINES.

Shindaiwa Inc.

IMPORTANT!

Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.

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