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SAFETY RULES
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CAUTION:
ALWAYS
DISCONNECT
SPARK
PLUG WIRE AND PLACE
WIRE WHERE
IT
CANNOT
CONTACT
SPARK
PLUG TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
WHEN
SET-
TING UP, TRANSPORTING,
ADJUSTING
OR MAKING
REPAIRS.
u
TRAINING
1. Carefully read this Owner's Manual
and anyother literature you may receive
before operating this equipment. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the tiller and its.engine.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
2. Never allowchildrento operatethe
tiller. Neverallowadults to operatethe
tiller without proper instruction.
3. Keepthe area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly children and pets.
Keep bystanders at least 25 feet from
area of operation.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people, their property,
and themselves.
5. Familiarizeyourself with all of the
safetyand operatingdecals on this"
equipifiedt and on any of its attachments
or accessories.
6. Do not run engine in an enclosedarea.
Engine exhaust containscarbon monox-
ide gas, a deadly poison that is odorless,
colorless, and tasteless. Do not operate
this equipmentnear buildings, windows,
or air conditioners.
7. Do not allow hands or any other part
of the body or clothing near the rotating
tines or near any other moving part. The
tines begin to rotate backward once the
engine starts, and either the Forward
Clutch or the
ReverseClutch
Lever is engaged
(the Wheel Gear
Lever mustalways
be moved to EN-
GAGEbefore the
engine is started).
8. Before inspecting or servicing any
part of the equipment, shut off the
engine, wait for all moving parts to come
to a complete stop, disconnect the spark
plug wire from the spark plug, and move
the wire away from the spark plug.
g. Do not operate this equipment if you
are under the influence of alcohol, medi-
cation,or when tired or ill.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where
the tiller is to be used and remove all for-
eign objects.
2. Be sure all control levers are released
andthe Wheel GearLever is in ENGAGE
before starting the engine.
3. Do not operate the tiller without wear-
ing adequateouter garments. Avoid
loose garments or jewelry that could get
caught in moving parts of tiller or engine.
4. Do not operatethe tiller when barefoot
or wearing sandals,sneakers,or light
footwear. Wearprotectivefootwear that
will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
5. Do not till near underground electricca-
bles, telephonelines, pipes or hoses. If in
doubt, contact your telephoneor utility
company.
6. Warning: Handlefuel with care; it is
highlyflammable and its vapors are explo-
sive. Takethe following precautions:
a. Store fuel in containers specifically
designedfor this purpose.
b. The gas cap shall never be re-
moved or fuel added while the en-
gine is running. Allow the engine
to coo[ for several minutes before
adding fuel.
c. Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, open flames, and sparks
away from the fuel tank and fuel
container.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Neverfill fuel tank indoors.
Use a funnel or spout to prevent
spillage.
e. Replaceall fuel tank and container
capssecurely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine,but move the
machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
7. Nevermake adjustments when engine
is running (unless recommended by
manufacturer).
OPERATION
1. Do not put hands or feet near or un-
der rotating parts.
2. Exerciseextreme caution when on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
Stay alert for hidden hazardsor traffic.
Do not carry passengers.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug wire
and prevent it from touching the spark
plug, carefully inspect the tiller for any
damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operatLngthe tiller.
4. Exercisecaution to avoid slipping or
falling.
5. If the unit should start to vibrate abnor-
mally,stop the engine. Disconnectthe
spark plug wire and preventit from touch-
ing the spark plug, and check immediately
for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.
6. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching
the spark plug whenever you leavethe
operating position, before unclogging the
tines, or when making any repairs, ad-
justments or inspections.
7. Takeall possible precautions when
leavingthe machine unattended. Stop the
engine. Disconnect spark plug wire and
move it away from the spark plug. Move
Wheel Gear Leverto ENGAGE.
8. Beforecleaning, repairing, or inspect-
ing,stop the engine, and make certain all
moving parts havestopped. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug to prevent acci-
dental starting.
9. Always keepthe tiller tine hood flap
down.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL
TO POINT
OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS-ATTENTIONH[
BECOME
ALERTIH
YOUR SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
© Sears,
Roebuck and Co.
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