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Safe Handling of Gasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecare in
handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableand the vaporsare
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilled
on yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyour skin and
changeclothesimmediately.
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Use onlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
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Neverfill containersinside a vehicleor on a truckor trailerbed
with a plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the groundaway
fromyour vehiclebeforefilling.
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Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthe truck
or trailerand refueliton the ground.If this is notpossible,then
refuelsuchequipmenton a trailerwith a portablecontainer,rather
thanfrom a gasolinedispensernozzle.
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Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rimof the fuel tank or
containeropeningat all times untilfuelingis complete.Do not use
a nozzlelock-opendevice.
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Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesand other sourcesof
ignition.
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Neverfuel machineindoors.
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Neverremovegas capor add fuel whilethe engineishot or run-
ning.Allowengineto cool at leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
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Neveroverfill fueltank. Fill tankto no morethan1/2 inchbelow
bottomof filler neck to allowspacefor fuel expansion.
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Replacegasolinecapand tighten securely.
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If gasolineisspilled,wipe itoff theengineand equipment.Move
unitto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine.
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To reducefire hazards,keepmachinefreeof grass, leaves,or
otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanup oil or fuel spillageand removeany
fuel soakeddebris.
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Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinside wherethereis an
openflame,spark or pilotlightas on a water heater,space heater,
furnace,clothesdryer or othergas appliances.
OPERATION
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Do not puthandsor feet near rotatingparts.Contactwith the
rotatingpartscan amputatehandsand feet.
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Do notoperatemachinewhileunder the influence o f alcoholor
drugs.
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Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgood visibilityor light.Always
be sureof yourfootingand keepa firm hold on the handles.
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Keepbystandersawayfrom the machinewhileit isinoperation.
Stopthe machineif anyoneentersthe area.
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Be carefulwhentilling in hard ground.Thetines maycatchin the
groundand propelthe tillerforward.If this occurs,let go of the
handlebarsand do not restrainthe machine.
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Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon or crossinggravel
surfaces.Stayalert for hiddenhazardsor traffic. Do notcarry
passengers.
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Neveroperatethe machineat hightransportspeedson hard or
slipperysurfaces.
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Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling.
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Lookdownand behindand usecare whenin reverseor pulling
machinetowardsyou.
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Start the engineaccordingto the instructionsfoundinthis manual
and keepfeet well awayfromthe tines at all times.
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After strikinga foreignobjector ifyour machineshouldstart mak-
ingan unusualnoiseor vibration,immediately shut the engineoff.
Disconnectthe sparkplug wire,ground itagainstthe engineand
performthe followingsteps:
a.
Inspectfor damage.
b.
Repairor replaceanydamagedparts.
c.
Checkfor anyloose partsand tightento assurecontinued
safe operation.
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Disengage all clutchlevers(if fitted)and stopengine beforeyou
leavethe operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait until
the tines cometo a completestop beforeuncloggingthe tines,
makingany adjustments, o r inspections.
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Neverrun an engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas.
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Mufflerand enginebecomehot and cancause a burn.Do not
touch.
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Usecautionwhentillingnear fences,buildingsand underground
utilities. Rotatingtines can causepropertydamageor personal
injury.
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Donot overloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto till soil too
deep at too fastof a rate.
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If the machineshouldstart makingan unusualnoiseor vibration,
stop the engine,disconnectthe spark plugwire and groundit
againstthe engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingand operating.
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Keepall shields,guards,and safetydevicesin placeand operat-
ing properly.
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Neverpick up or carry machinewhilethe engineis running.
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Useonly attachments and accessoriesapprovedby the manu-
factureras listedin the PartsList pagesof this operator'smanual.
Failureto do so can resultin personalinjury.
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If situationsoccur whichare notcoveredinthis manual,use care
and good judgement.ContactCustomer Supportat 1-800-4MY-
HOMEfor assistanceand the nameof thenearestservicedealer
MAINTENANCE
& STORAGE
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Keepthe machine,attachments and accessoriesin safeworking
order.
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Allowthe machineto coolat leastfive minutesbeforestoring.
Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation
regularly.
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Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessat frequentintervals
to keepthe machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually
inspect m achineforany damage.
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Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting, s top the engineand
makecertain thetines and all movingparts havestopped.
Disconnect t he sparkplug wireand grounditagainstthe engineto
preventunintendedstarting.
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