Oreck SF600 Owner's Manual page 9

Caution during operation
During operation, tines and belts are hidden by a cover, be sure to keep hands and feet well
away. Touching these parts can cause serious injury such as the severing of hands and feet.
During operation, the rotating tines come right to the edge of the tine cover. Absolutely
do not put your feet inside the cover. Not taking precautions can cause injury.
Before removing entangled grass or other foreign objects from the tines, be sure to stop
the engine and remove the spark plug cord. Check that the tines have stopped moving
before carefully removing any entangled material.
Be sure that there are no people, animals or vehicles close by. When operating this machine,
always maintain a distance of 100 FEET between you and bystanders. If people or animals
come near, release the clutch and switch off the engine. Not taking precautions can cause
injury and accidents.
For safety reasons, do not make sudden starts/stops or sharp turns.
Take care to move and turn the machine gently, and stop the tines when not tilling
Not taking precautions can cause injury and accidents
The operater should always be behind the machine during use (handlebar side).When this
machine's engine is running, do not stand in front of the path where you are tilling.
Not taking precautions can cause injury and accidents.
If you notice any strange noises, smells, heat, or vibrations during the operation of this machine,
switch off the engine immediately, remove the spark plug cord and ensure that all movable
parts have completely stopped. Be sure to have the machine inspected for damage and
obstructions and have any damaged parts repaired.
Watch for holes in the ground and protruding tree roots. Also look out for obstructions
that could be buried in ground. The handlebars can be taken from your control, causing
injury and accidents.
Be careful when approaching blind corners, bushes, and trees which block your line of sight.
Such obstructions can hide children and animals from view.
Do not operate this machine in the direction of rivers and drop-offs, people and buildings.
Accidents can be caused by falls and collisions.
When moving the machine backwards, check that there are no people or obstacles behind
you and that you have a secure foothold. When reversing, there is a danger of being trapped
between the machine and a wall or falling from drop-offs.
Exercise caution when operating the machine alongside fences, buildings and trees.
The machine's handlebars can be taken from your control if you come into contact with
obstacles, possibly causing injury and accidents.
Do not leave the machine unattended with the engine running. When leaving the machine
unattended, park on a flat surface with the engine switched off, put the drive clutch lever in
[OFF]. Injury and accidents can be caused if the machine moves while unattended
When operating the machine close to buildings, or trees, take care not to cause
accidents and damage by crashing into them. If you do hit something, switch off the engine
immediately. Confirm that the tines have stopped moving and then check them for damage
such as bending and cracking. Check all areas of the machine for damage and have parts
repaired or replaced if necessary