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SECTION1: SAFETY
This machine meets voluntary safety stan-
dard B71.8-1996, which is sponsored bythe
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc.,
and is published by the American National
Standards Institute.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this productcontains
chemicals known to the State of California 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. Failure to obey
safety messages could result in
personal injury or property damage.
ForwardClutchBail
ReverseClutchControl
(Models644A)
DepthRegulator
TineHoodFlap
Standard-Rotating-Tines
(CRT)
DrivePin
Figure 1-1: Tiller featuresand contre/s. See separateEngineOwner'sManua/ to
identifyenginecontre/s.
Training
1. Carefully readthis Own-
er's Manual,the separate
Engine Owner'sManual,
and anyother literature you may receive.
Bethoroughly familiar with the controls
andthe proper useofthe tiller and its en-
gine. Knowhowto stop the unit and disen-
gagethe controls quickly.
2. Neverallow childrento operatethe tiller.
Neverallow adults to operatethe tiller
without proper instruction.
3. Keepthe area of operationclear of all
persons, particularly children and pets.
4. Keepin mindthat theoperatoror useris
responsible for accidents or hazardsoc-
curring to otherpeople,their property,and
themselves.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the areawherethe
tiller is to be usedand removeall foreign
objects.
2. Be sure all tiller controls are released
and bothwheels arein the WheelDrive po-
sition beforestarting the engine.
3. Donot operatethetiller without wearing
adequateoutergarments. Avoid loosegar-
ments or jewelry that could get caught in
moving parts.
4. Donot operatethe tiller when barefoot
or wearingsandals,sneakers,or light foot-
wear.Wear protective footwear that will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
5. Donottill nearunderground electricca-
bles,telephone lines, pipes or hoses.If in
doubt, contact your telephone or utility
company.
6. Warning: Handlefuel with care; it is
highly flammableand its vapors areexplo-
sive.Takethe following precautions:
a. Storefuel in containers specifically
designedfor this purpose.
b. Thegascapshall neverberemovedor
fueladdedwhiletheengineis running.
Allowthe engineto coolfor several
minutesbeforeaddingfuel.
c. Keepmatches,cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, openflamesand sparksaway
from thefueltank and fuel container.
d. Fillfuel tank outdoors with extreme
care.Neverfill fueltank indoors. Use
a funnelor spout to preventspillage.
e. Replaceall fueltank and container
caps securely.
f. If fuel isspilled, do not attempt to
start the engine,but move the ma-
chineawayfrom the areaof spillage
and avoidcreating any source of ig-
nition until fuel vapors havedissi-
pated.
7. Nevermakeadjustments whenengineis
running (unless recommendedby manu-
facturer).
Operation
1. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
2. Exerciseextremecaution when on or
crossing gravel drives,walks, or roads.
Stayalert for hiddenhazardsor traffic. Do
not carry passengers.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine,removethe wire from the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching the
spark plug. Thoroughly inspect the ma-
chine for any damageand repairthe dam-
agebefore restarting and operatingthe
machine.