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• Avoid accidental
starting. Beinthestarting position whenever pulling
the starter rope. The operator and unit m ust beinastable p osition
while s tarting. See Starting/Stopping
Instructions.
Use theright t ool. Only use this tool f orthe purpose intended.
Use extreme caution when r eversing orpulling t he unit t owards you.
Donotoverreach.
Always keep proper footing a nd balance. Take
extra c are when w orking onsteep slopes orinclines.
Always hold theunit w ithboth hands when o perating. Keep a firm
grip onthe grips.
Keep h ands, face, and feet a tadistance from allmoving parts. Do
not t ouch ortrytostop thetines w hen t hey arerotating.
Donottouch the engine ormuffler. These p arts get e xtremely
hot
from operation,
even after t he unit i sturned o ff.
Donotoperate theengine faster than the speed n eeded tocultivate.
Donotrun theengine athigh speed w hen y ouare notcultivating.
Always stop theengine when cultivating isdelayed orwhen w alking
from one cultivating location toanother.
Ifyou strike o rbecome entangled
with aforeign object, stop the engine
immediately
and check f ordamage. Donot o perate before repairing
damage. Donot o perate the unit w ith loose o rdamaged parts.
Stop theunit, switch t he engine tooff, a nd disconnect
the spark p lug
formaintenance
orrepair.
Use only o riginal equipment
manufacturer
replacement
parts a nd
accessories
forthis unit. These are available
from your authorized
service
dealer. Use ofany unauthorized
parts o raccessories
could l ead to
serious injury tothe user, ordamage tothe unit, and void your w arranty.
Keep u nit c lean o fvegetation
and other materials.
They m ay become
lodged between the tines and guard.
Toreduce fire hazard, replace faulty m uffler and spark a rrestor, keep
theengine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive
grease or
carbon b uild up.
AFTER USE
= Clean tines with a household cleaner to remove any gum buildup. Oil
the tines with machine oil to prevent rust.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
Never store a fueled unit inside a building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to
secure the unit while transporting.
Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent
unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach of children.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use, see
Cleaning and Storage instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan
them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
" SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL
SYMBOLS
"
This operator's
manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs
that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's
manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance
and repair information.
SYMBOL
MEANING
SYMBOL
MEANING
_lll_
' SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
A. L
Indicates danger, warning or cauti0nl Maybe Used in
conjunction
with Other symbols or pictographSl
O
m WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the operator's manual(s) and follow all warnings
and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in
serious injury to the operator and/or bystandersl
o WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
ThroWn
0bjects and i0ud noise can cause
severe eye injury and hearing!oss. Wear eye prot_tion
meeting ANSI Z87:1_1989standards and ear protection when
operating thisunit. Use a fullface shield when needed.
AlwaYS Use Clean, fresh unleaded fuel
ON,OFF
STOP CONTROL
ON / START/RUN
, ON!OFF STOP C ONTROL
QFF0r
STOP
A
= THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Small objects can be propelled at high
speed, causing injury. Keep away from the rotating rotor.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
Keep all bystanders, especially children
and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the operating area.
_,HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get
burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation.
When turned off they remain hot for a short time.
• OIL
Refer to operator s manual for the proper type of oil.
' PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times.
• GARDEN CULTIVATORS - ROTATING TINES CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Stop the engine and allow the tines to
stop before installing or removing tines, or before
cleaning or performing any maintenance.
Keep hands
and feet away from rotating tines.
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