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. 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 parts.
• 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. Allow
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.
A(_Look for this symbol
to point
out
important
safety
precautions.
It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOME
ALERT!H
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
_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.
,_WARNING:
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.
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