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Safety, performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of your petrol cultivator
INTENDED USE
The product is only intended for use outdoors by a standing
operator walking with the product. For safety reasons,
the product must be adequately controlled by using two-
handed operation at all times.
The product is designed for cultivating or loosening soil
in an open domestic garden area. The maximum working
depth of the product is 19.68 cm.
The product should never be operated with the wheels off
the ground. It should not be ridden on. The product should
only be used as described in this manual and should not be
used for any other purpose.
WARNING
When using the product, the safety rules must be
followed. For your own safety and that of bystanders,
please read these instructions before operating the
product. Please keep the instructions safe for later use.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure
to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
TRAINING
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use
of the equipment. Know how to stop the machine and
disengage the controls quickly.
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Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
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Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.
PREPARATION
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all foreign objects.
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Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting the engine (motor).
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Do not operate in shorts or open toed shoes. Wear
proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all
times, such as gloves, proper footwear, and eye
protection.
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Safe handling of gasoline:
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
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Use only an approved gasoline container.
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Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running.
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Allow engine to cool before refueling.
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Never refuel the machine indoors.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as
on a water heater or on other appliances.
●
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
●
Remove gas powered equipment from the truck
or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock open device.
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If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
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Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and
tighten securely.
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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.
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Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by
the manufacturer for all machines with electric drive
motors or electric starting motors.
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Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor) is running (except where specifically
recommended by the manufacturer).
OPERATION
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Do not allow hands, feet, or other body parts or clothing
near the rotating tines or any other moving part. The
tines begin to rotate once the engine/motor is started
and the activating device is engaged. The tines may
momentarily rotate after the activating device is
released.
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Exercise extreme caution when crossing gravel
surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),
remove the wire from the spark plug (or disconnect
the cord for electric products), thoroughly inspect the
machine for any damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the machine.
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Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
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If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine (motor) and check immediately for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning sign of trouble.
■
Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating
position, before unclogging the tines, and when making
any repairs, adjustments, and inspections.
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Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the machine
unattended.
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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 operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
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Never operate the machine without proper shields and
guards or other safety protective devices in place.
■
Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
till or cultivate too deep at too fast a rate.
■
Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on
hard or slippery surfaces.
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Never allow bystanders near the machine, especially
small children.
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