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SPARK ARRESTERWARNINGTO RESIDENTSOFCALIFORNIAAND SEVERALOTHERSTATES
Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operatean
internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest, brush, hay, grain, or grass
covered land;or land covered by anyflammable agricultural crop without an engine spark arrester in
continuous effective working order.
The engineon the unit is an internal combustion engine which burns gasoline,a hydrocarbon fuel, and must be equippedwith a
spark arrester muffler in continuous effective working order. The spark attester must beattached to the engine exhaust system in
such a manner that flames or heatfrom the system will not ignite flammable material. Failureof the owner/operator of the unit to
comply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law (and other states) and may also bea violation of other state
and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinancesor codes. Contactyour localfire marshal or forest servicefor specific information
about which regulationsapply in your area.
Training
1. Carefully readthis
Owner's Manual,the
separateEngineOwner's
Manual,and any other literature you may
receive. Bethoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper useof the tiller
and its engine. Know howto stop the unit
and disengagethe controls quickly.
2. Neverallow children to operate the
tiller. Neverallow adults to operatethe
tiller without proper instruction.
3. Keepthe area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly children and pets.
4. Keepin mind that the operator or user
is responsiblefor accidents or hazards
occurring to other people,their property,
andthemselves.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
tiller is to be usedand removeall foreign
objects.
2. Besure all tiller controls are released
and both wheelsare in the WheelDrive
position before starting the engine.
3. Do not operatethe tiller without
wearing adequateouter garments. Avoid
loose garments or jewelry that could get
caught in moving parts.
4. Do not operatethe tiller when barefoot
or wearing sandals,sneakers,or light
footwear. Wear protectivefootwear that
will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
5. Do not till near underground electric
cables, telephonelines, pipes or hoses. If
in doubt, contact your telephoneor utility
company.
6. Warning: Handlefuel with care; it is
highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive. Besure to takethe following
precautions:
a. Store fuel in containers specifically
designedfor this purpose.
b. The gascap shall never be removed
or fuel addedwhile the engine is
running. Allow the engineto cool
for several minutes beforeadding
fuel.
c. Keepmatches,cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, openflames, and sparks
awayfrom the fuel tank and fuel
container.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Neverfill fuel tank indoors.
Useafunnel or spout to prevent
spillage.
e. Replaceall fuel tank and container
caps securely.
I. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine, but movethe
machineawayfrom the areaof
spillage and avoidcreating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors
havedissipated.
7. Nevermakeadjustments whenengine
is running (unless recommendedby
manufacturer).
Operation
1. Do not put hands or feet nearor under
rotating parts. The tines begin to rotate
once the engine starts and the Forward
Clutch Bail (or ReverseClutch Control) is
engaged.
2. Exerciseextreme caution when on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
Stay alertfor hidden hazardsor traffic. Do
not carry passengers.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, remove the wire from the spark
plug and prevent it from touching the
spark plug, thoroughly inspect the
machinefor any damage,and repair the
damage beforerestarting and operating
the machine.
4. Exercisecaution to avoid slipping or
falling.
5. If the unit should start to vibrate abnor-
mally, stop the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug, and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
6. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching
the spark plug wheneveryou leavethe
operating position, before unclogging the
tines, or when making any repairs,adjust-
ments or inspections.