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SAFETY RULES
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE A
IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING
WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS
iMPORTANT
SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MfNIMIZETHE RISK OF INJURY YOUR
MINI TILLER/CULTIVATOR 1S EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEATTHE FUNCTION
OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
BEFORE USE
Read the owner's manual carefuJty Be thoroughly famiF
tar with the controts and the proper use of the mini tiller/
cultivator ..Know how to stop the mini tilter/cultivator and
disengage the controls quickly.
Do not operate the mini tiller/cultivator without wearing
adequate outer garments. Wear footwear that will im-
prove footing on slippery surfaces
@ Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particu-
larly small children and pets
@ Thoroughly inspect the area where the mini rifler!cultiva-
tor is to be used and remove al! foreign objects
FUEL SAFETY
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable
¢_ Use an approved container
Check fue! suppty before each use, allowing space for
expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can
cause fuet to expand
e Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel
tankindoors Replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up
spilled fuel
Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running
or hot engine
@ Never store fuel or mini tiller/cuitivator wilh fuel in the
tank inside a buitding where fumes may reach an open
flame.
OPERATING SAFETY
O Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the
mini tilter/cultivator Keep them away while it is operat-
ing. Never allow adults to operate the mini tiller/cultivator
without proper instruction.
O Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during opera-
tion or while performing an adjustment or repair to
protect your eyes from foreign objects that may be
thrown from the mini tiller/cultivator
6, Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts
@ Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic
® Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling
@ Never operate the mini tiller/cultivator without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in
place,
@ Never operate the m{ni tiller!cultivator at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care
when backing
@ Never allow bystanders near the mini tilter/cultivator
O Keep children and pets away while operating
O Never operate the mini tiller/cultivator without good
visibility or light
@ Do not run the engine indoors The exhaust fumes are
dangerous (containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an
ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS)
6, Take ali possibie precautions when leaving the mini tilier/
cultivator unattended Stop the engine
@ Do not overload the mini tilter/cultivator capacity by
attempting to tilt too deep at too fast a rate
SAFE STORAGE
O Always refer to the owner's manual instructions for
important details if the mini tiller/cultivator is to be stored
for an extended period
O Never store the mini tiller/cultivator with fuel in the fueI
tank inside a building where ignition sources are present
such as water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and
the like Allow the engine to cool before s_oring in any
enclosure
@ Keep the mini tiller/cultivator in safe working condition
Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness
REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY
O After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor)
Remove the wire from the spark plug, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Thor-
oughty inspect the mini titlerlcuftivator for any darnage,
and repair the damage before restarting and operating
the mini tiller/cultivator
Q If the mini tiller/cultivator should start to vibrate abnor-
mally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for
the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble
6, Stopthe engine (motor) whenever you leave the operat-
ing position Also, disconnect the spark plug wire before
unclogging the tines and when making any repairs,
adjustments, or inspections
O When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shutoff the
engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped
@ Never attempt to make any adjustments while the en-
gine is running (except when specifically recommended
by the manufacturer)
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS,, 1T MEANS--
ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED,
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