SECTION1: SAFETY

Thismachinemeetsvoluntarysafetystan-
dardB71.8-1996, whichissponsoredbythe
OutdoorPowerEquipmentInstitute,Inc.,
andis publishedbythe AmericanNational
StandardsInstitute.

WARNING

Theengine exhaust from this productcontains
chemicals known to the State of California to
causecancer, birthdefects or otherreproduc-
SafetyAlertSymbol
This is a safety alert symbol. Itis used
in this manual and on the unit to alert
you to potential hazards. When you
see this symbol, read and obey the
message that follows it. Failu re to obey
safety messages could result in
persona t injury orproperty damage.
ForwardClutchB_ ReverseClutchControl
(Models634F/634B)
DepthRegulator
TineHoodFlap
/
(SRT)
Figure1-1:Tillerfeaturesandcontrols.SeeseparateEngineOwner'sManualto
identifyenginecontrols.
Training
1. Carefullyreadthis Own-
er's Manual.the separate
EngineOwner'sManual
andany other literature you mayreceive.
Bethoroughly familiarwith the controls
andthe proper use ofthe tiller andits en-
3.Do not operatethetiller withoutwearing
adequateoutergarments. Avoid loose gar-
mentsor jewelry that could getcaught in
moving parts.
4. Do not operatethe tiller whenbarefoot
orwearing sandals,sneakers, or light foot-
wear.Wearprotective footwear thatwi
gine.Know how to stop the unitanddlsen- improvefooting onslippery surfaces.
gagethe controls quickly.
2.Neverallow children to operatethe tiller.
Neverallow adults to operatethetiller
without proper instruction.
3.Keep thearea of operation clear of all
persons,particularly children and pets
4.Keep in mind that the operatoror useris
responsiblefor accidents or hazardsoc-
curringto otherpeople,their property,and
themselves.
Preparation
1.Thoroughly inspect the area where the
tiller is to beusedand removeallforeign
objects.
2. Be sure all tiller controls are released
andboth wheelsare in the Wheel Drive po-
sition beforestarting the engine.
e. Replaceallfuel tank and container
capssecurely.
f. If fuel is spilled, donot attempt to
startthe engine, but movethe ma-
chineaway from the areaof sp_llage
andavoid creating any source of ig-
lit{on until fuel vapors have dissi-
pated.
5. Do not till near underground electric ca- 7.Nevermake adjustments whenengine _s
bles.telephone lines, pipes or hoses.If in running {unlessrecommended oy manu-
doubt contact your telephone or utility facturer).
company.
6. Warning:Handlefuel with care: itis Operation
highlyflammable and its vaporsareexplo-
sive.Takethe following precautions:
a. Storefuel in containersspecifically
desLgnedfor this 3urpose.
I].The gascapshallneverbe removedor
fueladdedwhiletheengineisrunning.
Allowthe engineto coolfor several
m_nutesbeforeaddingfuel.
#. Keepmatches,cigarettes, cigars,
ptpes,openflames and sparksaway
fromthe fueltankand fuel container.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoorswith extreme
care.Neverfill fueltank indoors. Use
afunnel or spou[ topreventspillage.
1.Do notput hands or feet nearor under
rotating parts
2. Exerciseextremecaution when on or
crossinggravel drives, walks, or roads.
Stayalertfor hidden hazardsor traffic. Do
notcarry passengers.
3.Nter striking aforeign object, stop the
engine,removethe wire from the spark
plugwire andpreventitfrom touching the
sparkplug. Thoroughly inspectthema-
chinefor anydamageand repair the dam-
agebefore restarting and operating the
machine.