Safety Definitions
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Safety Alert Symbols
The following symbols are used on the product and in this manual to alert the operator of potential safety hazards. Read them
carefully, and understand their meaning.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor/moderate injury or
CAUTION
equipment/property damage.
The following symbols can be found on your tiller. Carefully read and understand their meaning.
Safety Warning Symbols
Indicates WARNING, DANGER, or CAUTION.
Read operator's manual before operating this
machine. Failure to follow directions could
result in serious injury.
Thrown objects. Remove all rocks, stones,
and foreign objects which could be thrown by
machine
Do not use if children or bystanders are present.
Rotating parts can cause serious injury. Keep
hands, feet and clothing away.
Control and Operating Symbols
Oil Fill Location
Do Not Overfill
Clutch Lever
Depressing the lever engages the
tines.
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
Wear eye protection complying with ANSI
Z87.1 and hearing protection.
Disconnect spark plug wire when not in use
or before servicing, cleaning, or performing
maintenance on the unit.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odorless and deadly gas. NEVER run unit
indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Do NOT touch hot muffler or cylinder. These
parts are extremely hot from operation and
may remain hot for a short time after operation.
To reduce risk of fire, clean spilled gas and
oil and keep unit free from debris. Gasoline is
extremely flammable. Allow machine to cool
before refueling.
Choke Lever
Move the lever "choke" for cold start-
ing move the lever to "fast" to increase
engine speed. Move the lever to "slow
to decrease engine speed. Move lever
to "stop" to turn off unit.
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