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SECTION1: SAFETY
Thismachinemeetsvoluntarysafetystan-
dardB71.8-1996, whichis sponsoredbythe
OutdoorPowerEquipmentInstitute,Inc.,
andis publishedbythe AmericanNational
StandardsInstitute.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this productcontains
chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
SafetyAlertSymbol
This is a safety alert symbol. It is used
in this manual and on the unit to alert
you to potential hazards. When you
see this symbol, read and obey the
message that follows it. Failu re to obey
safety messages could result in
persona t injury or property damage.
ForwardClutchB_
ReverseClutchControl
(Models634F/634B)
DepthRegulator
TineHoodFlap
/
(SRT)
Figure1-1: Tillerfeaturesandcontrols.SeeseparateEngineOwner'sManualto
identifyenginecontrols.
Training
1. Carefullyreadthis Own-
er's Manual.the separate
EngineOwner'sManual
andany other literature you may receive.
Bethoroughly familiar with the controls
andthe proper use ofthe tiller and its en-
3. Donot operatethetiller without wearing
adequateoutergarments. Avoid loosegar-
ments or jewelry that could getcaught in
moving parts.
4. Do not operatethe tiller when barefoot
or wearingsandals,sneakers,or light foot-
wear.Wearprotective footwear that wi
gine.Know howto stop the unitand dlsen- improvefooting on slippery surfaces.
gagethe controls quickly.
2. Neverallow childrento operatethetiller.
Neverallow adults to operatethe tiller
without proper instruction.
3. Keepthearea of operation clearof all
persons,particularly children and pets
4. Keepin mindthat theoperatoror useris
responsiblefor accidents or hazardsoc-
curring to other people,their property,and
themselves.
Preparation
1.Thoroughly inspectthe area wherethe
tiller isto be usedand removeall foreign
objects.
2. Be sure all tiller controls are released
andboth wheelsare in theWheelDrive po-
sition beforestarting the engine.
e. Replaceall fuel tank and container
caps securely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine,but movethe ma-
chine awayfrom the areaof sp_llage
and avoidcreating any sourceof ig-
lit{on until fuel vapors havedissi-
pated.
5. Donottill near underground electricca- 7. Nevermakeadjustmentswhenengine_s
bles. telephonelines, pipes or hoses.If in running {unless recommended oy manu-
doubt contact your telephoneor utility facturer).
company.
6. Warning: Handlefuel with care: itis Operation
highly flammableand its vaporsare explo-
sive.Takethe following precautions:
a. Storefuel in containersspecifically
desLgnedfor this 3urpose.
I]. Thegascapshallneverberemovedor
fueladdedwhiletheengineisrunning.
Allow theengineto coolfor several
m_nutesbeforeaddingfuel.
#. Keepmatches,cigarettes,cigars,
ptpes,openflames and sparksaway
from the fueltank and fuel container.
d. Fillfuel tank outdoors with extreme
care.Neverfill fueltank indoors. Use
a funnel or spou[ to preventspillage.
1. Do not put hands or feet nearor under
rotating parts
2. Exerciseextremecaution when on or
crossing gravel drives,walks, or roads.
Stayalertfor hidden hazardsor traffic. Do
not carry passengers.
3.Nter striking a foreign object, stop the
engine,removethe wire from the spark
plug wire and preventitfrom touching the
spark plug. Thoroughly inspectthe ma-
chinefor any damageand repairthe dam-
agebefore restarting and operatingthe
machine.