Important Safety Precautions; Preparation - MADER HHGT-001B Manual Del Usuario

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING!
You must read, understand and comply with all safety and operating instructions in
this manual before attempting to setup and operate your tiller.
Failure to comply with all safety and operating instructions can result in loss of
machine control, serious personal injury to you and/or bystanders, and risk of
equipment and property damage. The triangle in the text signifies important
cautions or warnings which must be followed.
Please read this section carefully.
Operate the tiller according to the safety instructions and recommendations outlined here and
inserted throughout the text. Anyone who uses this tiller must read the instructions and be familiar
with the controls. Your tiller is equipped with a safety device that enables you to stop the wheels and
tines quickly in an emergency.
Learn how the drive safety control lever operates and how to control the tiller at all times.
This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could
endanger your personal safety. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this equipment.
Do not allow children to operate this tiller. Keep small children away from the area being tilled. Do
not allow adults to operate the tiller without proper instruction.

PREPARATION

• Dress appropriately when operating the tiller. Always wear sturdy footwear. Never wear sandals,
sneakers, or open shoes, and never operate the tiller with bare feet. Do not wear loose clothing
that might get caught in moving parts.
• Carefully inspect the area to be tilled and remove all foreign objects. Do not till above
underground water lines, gas lines, electric cables, or pipes. Do not operate the tiller in soil with
large rocks and foreign objects which can damage the equipment.
• Disengage all clutches and leave all control levers in the neutral position before starting the
engine.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
- Use an approved fuel container.
- Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
- Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
- Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before restarting.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running.
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