SECTION1: SAFETY
This machine meets voluntary safety stan- dard
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WARNING
The engine exhaust from this productcontains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc- tive harm.
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SafetyAlert Symbol
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1. Carefully readthis Own-
Training
er'sManual,the separate EngineOwner'sManual,
andany other literatureyou may receive.Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the tiller and its engine. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
2.Neverallow children to operatethe tiller. Neverallow adultsto operatethe tiller with- out proper instruction.
3.Keepthe area of operation clear of all persons, particularly children and pets.
4.Keepin mind that the operator or user is responsiblefor accidents or hazardsoccur- ring to other people,their property, and themselves.
Preparation
1.Thoroughly inspect the areawhere the tiller is to be usedand removeall foreign objects.
2.Besure all control leversare released andthe Wheel GearLever is in ENGAGEpo- sition before starting the engine.
3.Do not operatethe tiller without wearing adequateouter garments. Avoid loose gar- ments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts.
4.Do not operatethetiller whenbarefootor wearingsandals,sneakers,or light footwear. Wearprotectivefootwearthat will improve footingonslipperysurfaces.
5.Donot till nearundergroundelectriccables, telephonelines,pipesor hoses.If in doubt, contactyour telephoneor utilitycompany.
6.Warning:Handlefuelwith care;it is highly flammableandits vaporsareexplosiveTake. thefollowingprecautions:
a.Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
b.Thegas capshall neverberemovedor fuel addedwhile the engine is run- ning. Allow the engineto cool for sev- eral minutes before adding fuel.
c.Keepmatches, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, openflames, and sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container.
d.Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Neverfill fuel tank indoors. Use a funnel or spout to prevent spillage.
e. Replaceall fuel tank and container caps securely.
f.If fuel is spilled, do not attemptto start the engine, but move the machine awayfrom the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
7.Nevermakeadjustments when engineis running (unless recommended by manu- facturer).
Operation
1.Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
2.Exerciseextreme caution when on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazardsor traffic. Do not carry passengers.
3.After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug, thoroughly inspectthe machine for any damage,and repairthe damagebe- fore restarting and operating the machine.
4.Exercisecautionto avoid slipping or fall- ing.
