8.Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
9.Always keep the tiller’s rear tine shield down.
10.Never use the tiller unless proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices are in place.
11.Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless.
12.Keep children and pets away.
13.Be aware that the tiller may unexpectedly bounce upward or jump backward if the tines should strike extremely hard packed soil, frozen ground, or buried obstacles like large stones, roots, or stumps. If in doubt about the tilling conditions, always use the following operating precautions to assist you in maintaining control of the tiller:
a.Walk behind and to one side of the tiller, using one hand on the handlebars. Relax your arm, but use a secure hand grip.
b.Use slower engine speeds.
c.Clear the tilling area of all large stones, roots and other debris.
d.Avoid using downward pressure on handlebars. If need be, use slight upward pressure to keep the tines from digging too deeply.
e.Before contacting hard packed soil at the end of a row, reduce engine speed and lift handlebars to raise tines out of the soil.
f.In an emergency, stop tines and wheels by releasing the Wheel Engagement Handle.
Do not attempt to restrain the tiller.
15.Do not overload the tiller’s capacity by attempting to till too deeply at too fast a rate.
16.Never operate the tiller at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing up.
17.Do not operate the tiller on a slope that is too steep for safety. When on slopes, slow down and make sure you have good footing. Never permit the tiller to freewheel down slopes.
18.Never allow bystanders near the unit.
19.Only use attachments and accessories that are approved by
20.Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
21.Never operate the tiller if you are tired, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
22.Operators shall not tamper with the engine- governor settings on the machine; the governor controls the maximum safe operating speed to protect the engine and all moving parts from damage caused by overspeed. Authorized service shall be sought if a problem exists.
23.Do not touch engine parts which may be hot from operation. Let parts cool down
24.Please remember: You can always stop the tines and wheels by releasing the Wheel Engagement Handle.
25.Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you.
26.Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the tines.
27.Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is running.
Maintenance and Storage
1.Keep the tiller, attachments and accessories in safe working condition.
2.Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
3.Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.). Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
4.To reduce the chances of a fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
5.Store gasoline in a cool,
6.Refer to the storage instructions in the Maintenance section of this Manual and the separate Engine Owner’s Manual for instructions if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.
7.If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
WARNING: YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
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