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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation
Practices
for Walk-Behind
Powered
Rotary
Tillers
TRAINING
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Read the Owner's Manual carefuNy. Be thorougNy
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment: Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly_
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Never al!ow children to operate the equipment, Never
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
o
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particu-
larly small children, and pets°
PREPARATION
.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all foreign objects.
.
Disengage all ctutches and shift into neutral before
starting the engine (motor).
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Do not operate the equipment
without wearing ad-
equate outer' garment&
Wear footwear that will im-
prove footing on slippery surfaces.
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Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
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Use an approved fuel containerv
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Never add fuei to a running engine or hot engine.
o
Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel
tank indoors.
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Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spiIled
fuel before restarting..
o
Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by
the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors
or electric starting motors.,
o
Never attempt to make any adjustmertts
while the
engine (motor) is running (except where specifically
recommended
by manufacturer)
OPERATION
o
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross-
ing grave! drives, walks, or roads Stay alert for hidden
hazards or' traffic. Do not carry passengers.
.
After stdking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly in-
spect the tiller for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the tiller.
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Exercise caution to avoid s_ipping or falling_
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If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine (motor) and check immediately for' the cause
Vibration is generally a warning of troubte.
o
Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating
position.
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Take art possible precautions
when leavir_g the ma-
chine 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
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Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are
dangerous_
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Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates,
or other safety protective devices in place.
o
Keep children and pets away.
°
Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
till too deep at too fast a rate
o
Never' operate the machine at high speeds on slippery
surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing°
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Never atlow bystanders near the unit,
o
Use only attachments and accessories
approved by
the manufacturer of the tiller (such as wheel weights,
counterweights,
cabs, and the like).
o
Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
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Be careful when tilling in hard ground° The tines may
catch in the ground and propel the titler forward. If this
occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the
machine..
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE
.
Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe
working condition.
o
Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts and other
be ts at frequent interva s for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
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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
enciosure
.
Always refer to the operator's guide instructions
for
important
details if the tiller is to be stored for an
extended period.
- IMPORTANT-
CAUTIONS, 1MPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS
OF ATTRACTING
ATTENTION
TO IMPORTANT
OR
CRITICAL _NFORMATION iN THIS MANUAL.
IMPORTANT:
USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE ISA
POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT.
NOTE:
Gives essential information that will aid you to
better understand, incorporate, or execute a particular set
of instructions
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Look for this symbol
to point out im-
portant
safety precautions,
It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOME ALERT[t!
YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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CAUTION:
Always
disconnect
spark
plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug in order to pre-
vent accidental
starting
when setting
up, transporting,
adjusting
or making
repairs,
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WARNING
The engine
exhaust
from
this
product
con-
tains
chemicals
known
to the State of Califor-
nia to cause
cancer,
birth defects,
or other
reproductive
harm.
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