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OPERATION
Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and
hoods in place.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating
parts. Keep clear of tiller tines at all times.
Tines rotate when tiller is engaged in forward-- in
forward, tines rotate when the drive safety control
lever is pulled down. Releasing the drive safety
control lever to neutral stops the tines.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
the wire from the spark plug and secure, thoroughly
inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the tiller.
If vegetation clogs the tines, STOP THE ENGINE
AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE
before removing vegetation by hand.
Engine muffler will be hot from operation. Do not
touch it with bare skin or a severe burn may result.
If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to till too deep at too fast a rate.
Never allow bystanders near the unit.
Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage drive control lever,
stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
make certain guards and shields are in place.
When leaving the operating position for any reason:
- shut off the engine.
- wait for all moving parts to stop.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe
working condition.
Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, and other
bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug before performing
tiller maintenance.
Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
deadly.
Always allow muffler to cool before filling fuel tank.
Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside
a closed building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing
in any building.
Always refer to the operator's guide instructions for
important details if the tiller is to be stored for an
extended period.
SAFETY RULES