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This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8
- 1996, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power
Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by the
American National Standards Institute.
SafetyAlert Symbol
_ his isa safety alert symbol. It is used in this
manual and on the unit to alert you to potential
hazards. When you seethis symbol, readand
obey the messagethat follows it. Failureto
obey safety messagescould result in personal
injury or property damage.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
TRAINING
1. Carefullyreadthis
Owner's Manual,the sepa-
rate EngineOwner's
Manual,and any other literatureyou may
receive.Bethoroughly familiar with the
controls andthe proper use ofthe tiller
and its engine. Know how to stop the unit
and disengagethe controls quickly.
2. Neverallow children to operatethe
tiller. Neverallow adults to operatethe
tiller without proper instruction.
3. Keepthe areaof operation clear ofall
persons, particularly children and pets.
4. Keepin mind that the operator or user
is responsiblefor accidents or hazards
occurring to other people,their property
and themselves.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the areawhere the
tiller is to be usedand removeall foreign
objects.
2. Besure all controls are releasedand
the Wheel GearLever is in ENGAGE
before starting the engine.
3. Do not operate thetiller without
wearing adequateouter garments. Avoid
loose garments or jewelry that could get
caught in moving parts.
4. Donot operatethe tiller when barefoot
or wearing sandals,sneakers,or light
footwear.Wearprotectivefootwearthat will
improvefooting on slipperysurfaces.
e.
f.
5. Donottill nearundergroundelectric
cables,telephonelines, pipesor hoses.If in
doubt, contactyourtelephoneor utility
company.
6. Warning: Handlefuel with care; it is
highlyflammableand itsvaporsareexplo-
sive. Takethefollowing precautions:
a. Storefuel in containersspecifically
designedfor this purpose.
b. Thegas cap shall neverbe removed
or fuel added while the engine is
running. Allow the engineto cool
for severalminutes before adding
fuel.
c. Keepmatches,cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, open flames, andsparks
awayfrom the fuel tank andfuel
container.
d. Fillfuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Neverfill fuel tank indoors.
Usea funnel or spout to prevent
spillage.
Replaceall fuel tank and container
caps securely.
If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine,but move the
machine awayfrom the area of
spillageand avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors
havedissipated.
OPERATION
1. Donot put handsor feet near or under
rotating parts.
2. Exerciseextremecaution when on or
crossing graveldrives, walks, or roads.
Stayalert for hidden hazardsor traffic. Do
not carry passengers.
3. After striking aforeign object, stop the
engine (and removethe ignition key on
electric start models), disconnect the
spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug, carefully inspect
the tiller for any damage,and repair the
damagebeforerestarting and operating
the tiller.
4. Exercisecaution to avoid slipping or
falling.
5. Ifthe unitshould start to vibrateabnor-
mally,stop the engine(andremovethe
ignition keyon electricstartmodels). Dis-
connectthespark plugwire andpreventit
from touchingthe spark plug,and check
immediatelyfor thecause.Vibration is
generallya warning of trouble.
6. Stopthe engine (and removethe igni-
tion keyon electric start models), discon-
nectthe spark plug wire and prevent it
from touching thespark plug whenever
you leavethe operating position, before
7. Nevermakeadjustments when engine unclogging thetines, or when making any
is running (unless recommended by repairs, adjustments or inspections.
manufacturer).