Tiller Safety; Important Safety Information - Honda FJ500 Owner's Manual

TILLER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Honda tillers are designed to cultivate earth outdoors. Other uses can
result in injury to the operator or damage to the tiller and other
property.
Most accidents can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this
manual and on the tiller. The most common hazards are discussed
below, along with the best way to protect yourself and others.
For your safety and the safety of others, pay special attention to these
precautions:
Honda tiller is designed to give safe and dependable service
if operated according to instructions.
Read and understand the Owner's Manual before operating
the tiller. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause loss of
consciousness and may lead to death.
If you run the tiller in an area that is confined, or even
partially enclosed area, the air you breathe could contain a
dangerous amount of exhaust gas.
Never run your tiller inside a garage, house or near open
windows or doors.
The rotating tines are sharp and they turn at high speed.
Accidental contact can cause serious injury.
Keep your hands and feet away from the tines while
engine is running.
Stop the engine and disengage the tines clutch before
inspection or maintenance of tines.
Disconnect the spark plug cap to prevent any possibility
of accidental starting. Wear heavy gloves to protect your
hands from the tines when cleaning the tines or when
inspecting or replacing the tines.
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