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• Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent
it from touching the spark plug whenever you leave the equip-
ment, before unclogging the tines, or when making any repairs,
adjustments or inspections.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unat-
tended. Always stop the engine. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and prevent it from touching the plug.
• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine and
make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug to
avoid accidental starting.
• Never operate equipment without proper guards, plates, or
other protective safety devices in place.
• Do not run the engine in an enclosed area. The exhaust
fumes from the engine contain extremely dangerous carbon
monoxide gas. This gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless and
deadly poisonous.
• Keep children and pets away.
• Be aware that the equipment may unexpectedly bounce up-
ward or jump forward if the tines should strike extremely hard
packed soil, frozen ground, or buried obstacles such as large
stones, roots or stumps. If you are in doubt about the tilling
conditions, always use the following operating precautions to
assist you in maintaining control of the equipment:
a. Stand behind the equipment, using both hands on the
handlebars. Relax your arms, but use a secure hand grip.
b. Start tilling at shallow depths, working gradually deeper
with each pass.
c. Clear the tilling area of all large stones, roots, and other
debris.
d. In an emergency, stop the tines by releasing the engine
throttle lever on the handlebar. To stop the engine, move
the engine On-Off switch to OFF.
• Do not overload the machine’s capacity by attempting to till
too deeply at too fast a rate.
• Never operate the equipment on slippery surfaces. Look
behind and use care when backing up.
• Do not operate the equipment on a slope that is too steep for
safety. When on slopes, slow down and make sure you have
good footing.
• Never allow bystanders near the unit.
• Only use attachments and accessories that are factory-
approved.
• Never operate the equipment without good visibility or good
light.
• Never operate the unit if you are tired, or under the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Do not tamper with the engine governor settings on the
machine; the governor controls the maximum safe operating
speed and protects the engine and all other moving parts from
damage caused by engine overspeed. Authorized service shall
be sought if a problem exists.
• Do not touch engine parts which may be hot from operation.
Allow parts to cool before inspecting, cleaning or repairing.
• Remember: you can stop the tines by releasing the engine
throttle lever. Move the engine On-Off switch to OFF to shut the
engine off.
• Never transport this machine when the engine is running.
• Terminals and non-insulated electrical parts shall be protect-
ed against shorting during normal servicing, refueling or
lubrication.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine
toward you.
• Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with
feet well away from the tines.
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE
• Keep the tiller, attachments and accessories in safe working
condition.
• Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to be sure equipment is in safe working
condition.
• Never store equipment with fuel in fuel tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or spark (hot water and
space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors,
etc.).
• Allow the engine to cool before storing the equipment.
• Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or grease to reduce the
chance of a fire hazard.
• Store gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away
from any spark- or flame-producing equipment. Store gasoline
in an approved container, safely away from the reach of
children.
• Never perform maintenance when engine is running or spark
plug wire is connected unless instructed to do so.
• If fuel tank must be drained, do so outdoors.
• Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for safe loading,
unloading, transport and storage of machine.
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SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.