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Important Safety Information
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WARNING
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts .
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads . Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic .
WARNING
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling . Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk;
never run . Never operate the tiller at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces .
• Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light .
DANGER
• Do not run the engine indoors or inside a closed area . The exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing CARBON
MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS .
• Never leave the tiller unattended when the engine is running . Stop the engine and make sure all moving parts have
stopped . Remove the wire from the spark plug .
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, or other rough ground . Tall grass can hide obstacles .
• Always look behind and down and use caution when using reverse or pulling the tiller towards you .
• Never attempt to start the tiller unless both wheels are in the locked position . This acts as a brake for the tiller .
Always start the tiller on the level surface .
WARNING
• Disengage clutch lever and stop engine before leaving the tiller in operating position . Wait until the tines come to a
complete stop before removing debris or making any adjustments to the tiller .
CAUTION
• Do not attempt to till hard soil, till too deep or till at too fast a rate that can overload the tiller .
• If the tiller should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug . Check immediately for the cause . Vibration is generally a warning of trouble .
Fuel Safety
WARNING
• Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapors can explode if ignited . Handle with care .
• Use an approved container .
• Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel
to expand .
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care . Never fill fuel tank indoors .
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running . Allow engine to cool before refueling .
WARNING
• Do not smoke while refueling .
• After refueling, replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel .
• Never store fuel or tiller with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame .
• Never fill gasoline containers or the tiller fuel tank inside of a vehicle or in a truck bed . Accidental electrical static
discharge can ignite fuel vapors which could result in serious injury or death .
Storage Safety
• Always refer to the operator's manual instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.
• Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as water
heaters, space heaters, clothes dryers, etc .
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