Specific Safety Rules - Yardworks 060-3801-2 Owner's Manual

Specific Safety Rules

• Do not use the tiller near underground electric cables, telephone lines, pipes, or hoses. When
in doubt, contact your utility company or telephone company in order to locate underground
services.
• Verify that your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to
use one that is heavy enough to carry the current that your product will draw. A wire gauge size
(AWG) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord that is up to 50' (15 m) in length.
The use of a cord that is longer than 100' (30 m) is not recommended. When in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. An undersized cord
will cause a drop in line voltage, which will result in a loss of power and overheating.
• When starting the tiller, follow the instructions carefully, take up a normal operating position,
and keep all body parts well away from the tines.
• If the tiller strikes a foreign object, stop the motor, thoroughly inspect the tool for any damage,
and repair any damage before restarting and operating the tiller.
• Never leave the operating position while the motor is running.
• Unplug the tiller before unclogging the tines and before carrying out any repairs, adjustments,
or inspections.
• Do not overload the capacity of the tiller by cultivating too deep in a single pass or at too fast
a speed.
• Be aware that the tiller may unexpectedly bounce upward or jump forward if the tines strike
buried obstacles such as large stones, roots, or stumps.
• Never operate the tool on a slope.
• Use extreme caution when pulling the tiller toward you.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently, and use them to instruct others in the proper
use of this tiller.
WARNING: Dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive abnormalities. Some examples of these chemicals include:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
The risk of exposure to these chemicals varies according to how often you do this type of
work. In order to reduce exposure to these chemicals, work in a well ventilated area, and
use approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
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