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.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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 tines can cause serious injury. Keep
hands, feet, and clothing away.
Control and Operating Symbols
Oil Fill Location
Do Not Overfill
Clutch Lever
Depressing the upper lever engages
the tines and drive wheels for the till-
ing operation. Depressing the lower
engages the tines and drive wheels for
reversing the tiller.
Throttle Control
Move throttle lever to the left to in-
crease engine speed. Move throttle
lever to the right to decease engine
speed.
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.
Fuel ON/OFF Valve
Move Fuel Valve lever to the right to
operate the tiller.
Choke Lever
Move Choke Lever to the left for cold
engine starting. Move Choke Lever to
the right once engine is started or for
warm engine starting.
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