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safety
This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8
- 1996, which is sponsored
by the Outdoor Power
Equipment
Institute,
Inc., and is published
by the
American National Standards Institute.
Safety Alert Symbol
_
his is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this
manual and on the unit to alert you to potential
hazards. When you seethis symbol, read and
obey the messagethat follows it. Failureto
obey safety messagescould result in personal
injury or property damage.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
TRAINING
1. Carefully read this
Owner's Manual, the sepa-
rate Engine Owner's
Manual, and any other literature you may
receive.Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the tiller
and its engine. Know how to stop the unit
and disengagethe controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operatethe
tiller. Never allow adults to operatethe
tiller without proper instruction.
3. Keepthe area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly children and pets.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people,their property
and themselves.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
tiller is to be used and remove all foreign
objects.
2. Be sure all controls are releasedand
the Wheel Gear Lever is in ENGAGE
before starting the engine.
3. Do not operate the tiller without
wearing adequateouter garments. Avoid
loose garments or jewelry that could get
caught in moving parts.
4. Do not operatethe tiller when barefoot
or wearing sandals,sneakers,or light
footwear. Wear protectivefootwearthat will
improvefooting on slippery surfaces.
e.
f.
5. Do not till near undergroundelectric
cables,telephonelines, pipesor hoses.If in
doubt, contact your telephoneor utility
company.
6. Warning: Handlefuel with care; it is
highly flammableand its vapors are explo-
sive. Takethe following precautions:
a. Store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose.
b. The gas cap shall never be removed
or fuel added while the engine is
running. Allow the engine to cool
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.
Replaceall fuel tank and container
caps securely.
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.
OPERATION
1. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
2. Exerciseextreme caution when on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do
not carry passengers.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine (and remove the ignition key on
electric start models), 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 operating
the tiller.
4. Exercisecaution to avoid slipping or
falling.
5. If the unit should start to vibrate abnor-
mally,stop the engine (and removethe
ignition key on electric start models). Dis-
connect the spark plug wire and prevent it
from touching the spark plug,and check
immediatelyfor the cause.Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
6. Stop the engine (and remove the igni-
tion key on electric start models), discon-
nect the spark plug wire and prevent it
from touching the spark plug whenever
you leavethe operating position, before
7. Never make adjustments when engine
unclogging the tines, or when making any
is running (unless recommended by
repairs, adjustments or inspections.
manufacturer).
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