Gardeo GMTBT50HP55BS Manual page 48

If the machine should start to make an unusual
noise or vibration, immediately shut off the
engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and
check for the cause. Unusual noise or vibration
is generally warning of trouble.
Use only attachments and accessories
approved by the manufacturer. Failure to do so
can result in personal injury.
Maintain the machine. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
machine's operation. If damaged, have the
machine repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained equipment.
Keep the engine and muffler free of grass,
leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up to
reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or
any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and
free from debris. Clean after each use.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations
for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
Store idle machine out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
machine or these instructions to operate it.
Machine is dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Service
Before cleaning, repair, inspecting, or
adjusting, shut off the engine and make certain
all moving parts have stopped. Always make
sure the engine's throttle control is in its
"STOP" position. Disconnect the spark plug
wire, and keep the wire away from
the plug to prevent accidental starting.
Have your machine serviced by a qualified
repair personnel using only identical
replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the machine
maintained.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Thoroughly inspect the area to be tilled, and
remove all debris and hard or sharp objects
such as stones, sticks, glass, wire, bones, etc.
Do not operate tiller in soil with large rocks and
foreign objects which can damage the
machine.
Do not till above underground electric cables,
telephone lines, water lines, gas lines, pipes,
or hoses. If in doubt, contact your utility or
telephone company to locate underground
services.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least
23m (75 feet) away. If you are approached,
stop the unit immediately.
This unit has a clutch. Squeeze the clutch
control lever and check that it returns
automatically to the neutral position. If it does
not, have unit adjusted by a qualified repair
personnel.
Disengage clutch lever before starting the
engine.
Start the engine carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the
tines.
The tines remain stationary when the clutch is
disengaged. If it does not, have unit adjusted
by a qualified repair personnel.
Always operate the machine from behind,
never pass or stand in front of the machine
when the engine is running.
Always hold the unit with both hands when
operating. Keep a firm grip on the grips. Be
aware that the machine may unexpectedly
bounce upward or jump forward if the tines
should strike buried obstacles such as large
stones, roots, or stumps.
If the unit strikes a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the machine for any damage, and
repair the damage before restarting and
operating the machine.
Use extreme caution when in reverse or pulling
the machine towards you.
Do not overload the machine capacity by tilling
too deep in a single pass or at too fast a rate.