Thrown Object Hazard
Objects hit by the rotating tines can be thrown from the tiller with
great force and may cause severe injury.
Before tilling, clear the tilling area of sticks, large stones, wire, glass,
etc.
Till only in daylight.
Pieces thrown from worn or damaged tines can cause serious injury.
Always inspect the tines before using the tiller.
WARNING
To ensure safe operation
Fire and Burn Hazard
Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor is explosive.
Take extreme care when handling gasoline. Keep gasoline out of reach
of children.
∙Refuel in a well‐ventilated area with the engine stopped.
∙Allow the engine to cool down before refueling. Fuel vapor or spilled
fuel may be ignited.
∙The engine and exhaust system become very hot during operation and
remain hot for a while after stopping. Touch the hot engine components
can cause burn injuries and can ignite some materials.
∙Avoid touching a hot engine or exhaust system.
∙Allow the engine to cool down before performing maintenance or
storing the tiller indoors.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless
gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness, even lead to
death.
∙If you run the engine in an area that is confined or even partially
enclosed, the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of
exhaust gas .To keep exhaust gas from building‐up, provide adequate
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