Safety Definitions - Powermate PRTT212 Operator's Manual

Safety Definitions

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Safety Alert Symbols
The following symbols are used on the product and in this manual to alert the operator of potential safety hazards . Read them
carefully, and understand their meaning .
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury .
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury .
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor/moderate injury .
NOTICE
Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage .
The following symbols may be found on your tiller . Carefully read and understand their meaning .
Safety Warning Symbols
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions . It means: Attention! Become Alert!
Your Safety Is Involved.
Read operator's manual before operating this machine. Failure to follow directions could result in
serious injury .
Thrown objects . Remove all rocks, stones, and foreign objects which could be thrown by machine .
Do not use if children or bystanders are present .
Rotating tines can cause serious injury . Keep hands, feet, and clothing away .
Wear eye protection complying with ANSI Z87 .1 and hearing protection .
Disconnect spark plug wire when not in use or before servicing, cleaning, or performing maintenance on the unit .
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas . NEVER run unit indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area .
Do NOT touch hot muffler or cylinder . These parts are extremely hot from operation and may remain hot for a short time
after operation .
To reduce risk of fire, clean spilled gas and oil and keep unit free from debris . Gasoline is extremely flammable . Allow
machine to cool before refueling .
Control and Operating Symbols
Oil Fill Location: Do Not Overfill .
Clutch Lever: Depressing the upper lever engages the tines and drive wheels for the tilling operation .
Depressing the lower engages the tines and drive wheels for reversing the tiller .
Throttle Control: Move throttle lever to the left to increase engine speed . Move throttle lever to the right
to decrease engine speed .
Fuel ON/OFF Valve: Move fuel valve lever to the right to the ON position to operate the tiller .
Choke Lever: Move choke lever to the left for cold engine starting . Move choke lever to the right once engine is
started or for warm engine starting .
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