• Use extension
cords and receptacles
as specified
by the manufacturer
for all
units with electric
drive motors or elec-
tric starting
motors.
.
Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine
(motor) is running
(ex*
cept where specifically
recommended
by manufacturer),
OPERATION
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating
part&
• Exercise
extreme
caution
when operat-
ing on or crossing
gravel
drives, walks,
or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or traffic° Do not carry passengers.
• After striking
a foreign
object,
stop the
engine
(motor),
remove the wire from
the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect
the
tiller for any damage,
and repair the
damage
before restarting
and operating
the tiller_
• Exercise
caution to avoid slipping
or fall-
ing,
• If the unit should start to vibrate
ab-
normally,
stop the engine
(motor) and
check immediately
for the cause. Vibra-
tion is generally
a warning
of trouble.
• Stop the engine
(motor) when
leaving
the operating
position.
• Take all possible
precautions
when leav-
ing the machine
unattended.
Disengage
the tines, shift into neutral,
and stop the
engine.
• Before cleaning,
repairing,
or inspecting,
shut off the engine
and make certain all
moving parts have stopped,
Disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent
accidental
starting.
Disconnect
the cord on electric
motors.
• Do not run the engine
indoors;
exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
• Never operate
the tiller without
proper
guards,
plates,
or other safety protective
devices
in place.
• Keep children
and pets away.
• Do not overload
the machine
capacity
by attempting
to till too deep at too fast
a rate,
• Never operate
the machine
at high
speeds
on slippery
surfaces,
Look be-
hind and use care when backing.
• Never allow bystanders
near the unit.
• Use only attachments
and accessories
approved
by the manufacturer
of the
tiller_
• Never operate
the tiller without
good vis-
ibility or light.
• Be careful
when tilling in hard ground,
The tines may catch in the ground
and
propel the tiller forward,
If this occurs,
let go of the handlebars
and do not
restrain the machine.
MAINTENANCE
AND
STORAGE
• Keep machine,
attachments,
and ac-
cessories
in safe working
condition,
• Check
shear pins, engine mounting
bolts, and other bolts at frequent
inter-
vals for proper tightness
to be sure the
equipment
is in safe working
condition.
• Never store the machine
with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building
where ignition
sources
are present,
such as hot water
and space heaters,
clothes
dryers,
and
the like. Aliow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
• Always
refer to the operator's
guide
instructions
for important details if the
tiller is to be stored for an extended
period.
_Look
for this symbol
to point out
important safety precaution&
It means
CAUTIONI!I
BECOME
ALERTII!
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
,I(_CAUTION:
Always
disconnect
spark
plug wire and place wire where
it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent
acci-
dental starting
when setting
up, transport-
ing, adjusting
or making
repairs.
•OILWARNING.
Engine exhaust,
some of its
constituents,
and certain vehicle
compo-
nents contain
or emit chemicals
known to
the State of California
to cause cancer and
birth defects
or other reproductive
harm.