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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-
tive harm.
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.
Recoil
Rope
Starter
Wheel GearLever
ReverseClutch Control_ I
ForwardClutch Lever
/
ForwardClutchLever
Depth
Regulator
Lever
Figl/re 1-1
CounterRotatingTines
Training
1. Carefully readthis Own-
er's Manual,the separate
EngineOwner's Manual,
andany other literatureyou may receive.Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use ofthe tiller and its engine.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
2. Neverallow children to operatethetiller.
Neverallow adultsto operatethe tiller with-
out proper instruction.
3. Keepthe area of operationclear of all
persons, particularly children and pets.
4. Keepin mind that the operatoror useris
responsiblefor accidents or hazardsoccur-
ring to other people,their property, and
themselves.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the areawherethe
tiller is to be usedand removeall foreign
objects.
2. Besure all control leversare released
andthe Wheel GearLever isin ENGAGEpo-
sition before starting the engine.
3. Do not operatethe tiller without wearing
adequateouter garments. Avoid loosegar-
ments or jewelry that could get caught in
moving parts.
4. Do notoperatethetillerwhenbarefootor
wearingsandals,sneakers,or light footwear.
Wearprotectivefootwearthat will improve
footingonslipperysurfaces.
5. Donot till nearundergroundelectriccables,
telephonelines,pipesor hoses.If in doubt,
contactyourtelephoneor utilitycompany.
6. Warning:Handlefuelwith care;itis highly
flammableandits vaporsareexplosive.Take
thefollowingprecautions:
a. Store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose.
b. Thegas capshall neverberemovedor
fuel addedwhile the engine is run-
ning. Allow theengineto cool for sev-
eral minutes beforeadding fuel.
c. Keepmatches, cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, openflames, and sparksaway
from the fuel tank and fuel container.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Neverfill fuel tank indoors. Use
a funnel or spout to prevent spillage.
e. Replaceall fuel tank and container
caps securely.
f. If fuel isspilled, do notattemptto start
the engine, but move the machine
awayfrom the area of spillageand
avoid creating any source of ignition
until fuel vapors havedissipated.
7. Nevermakeadjustments when engineis
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.
Stay alertfor hidden hazardsor traffic. Do
not carry passengers.
3. After striking a foreign object,stop the
engine, remove thewire from the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching the
spark plug,thoroughly inspectthe machine
for any damage,and repairthe damagebe-
fore restarting and operatingthe machine.
4. Exercisecautionto avoidslipping or fall-
ing.