• Use extension
cords and receptacles
as specified
by the manufacturer
for all
units with electric
drive motors or elec-
tric starting
motors.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine
(motor) is running
(ex-
cept where specifically
recommended
by manufacturer),
OPERATION
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts,
• Exercise
extreme
caution when operat-
ing on or crossing
gravel drives, walks,
or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or traffic, Do not carry passengers.
• After striking a foreign
object, stop the
engine (motor),
remove the wire from
the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the
tiller for any damage,
and repair the
damage
before
restarting
and operating
the tiller.
• Exercise
caution to avoid slipping
or fall-
ing.
° If the unit should
start to vibrate ab-
normally,
stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately
for the cause. Vibra-
tion is generally
a warning
of trouble,
• Stop the engine (motor) when leaving
the operating
position.
• Take all possible
precautions
when
leaving the machine
unattendedr
Dis-
engage the tines, shift into neutral, and
stop the engine.
• Before cleaning,
repairing,
or inspecting,
shut off the engine and make certain all
moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent acci _
dental starting.
Disconnect
the cord on
electric
motors.
, Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
. Never operate the tiller without
proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices
in place.
• Keep children
and pets away,
• Do not overload
the machine
capacity
by attempting
to till too deep at too fast
a rate.
• Never operate the machine
at high
speeds on slippery
surfaces° Look be-
hind and use care when backing,.
• Never allow bystanders
near the unit.
• Use only attachments
and accessories
approved
by the manufacturer
of the
tiller.
° Never operate
the tiller without
good
visibility
or lighL
• Be careful when tilling in hard ground,
The tines may catch in the ground and
propel the tiller forward.
If this occurs,
let go of the handlebars
and do not
restrain the machine.
MAINTENANCE
AND
STORAGE
• Keep machine,
attachments,
and ac-
cessories
in safe working
condition,
• Check shear pins, engine mounting
bolts, and other bolts at frequent
inter-
vals for proper tightness
to be sure the
equipment
is in safe working
condition.
• Never store the machine
with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building where
ignition
sources
are present,
such as hot water
and space heaters,
clothes
dryers, and
the like. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
• Always
refer to the operator's
guide in-
structions
for important
details if the tiller
is to be stored for an extended
period,
_Look
for this symbol to point out
important
safety precautions,
It means
CAUTION!![
BECOME
ALERT!!!
Y©UR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
,_CAUTION:
Always
disconnect
spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent acci-
dental starting
when setting
up, transport.-
ing, adjusting
or making
repairs.
_I_WARNII'.IG:
Engine exhaust,
some of its
constituents,
and certain vehicle
compo-
nents contain
or emit chemicals
known to
the State of California
to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm,
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