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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation
Practices for Walk-Behind
Powered Rotary Tillers
TRAINING
• Read the operating and service instruction manuai care-
fully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment, Know howto stop the unit
anddisengage the controls quickly.
• Never allow children to operate the equipmenL Never
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
, Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,particu-
larly small children, and pets.
PREPARATION
, Thoroughly inspect theareawhere the equipment is to be
used and remove all foreign objects.
. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
startingthe engine (motor).
. Do not operate the equipment withoutwearing adequate
outer garments. Wear footwear that will improvefooting
on slipperysurfaces.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highlyflammable.
•
Use an approved fuel container°
•
Never add fuel to a runningengine or hot engine.
•
Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care, Never fill
fue! tank indoors.
•
Replace gasolinecap securely and clean up spilled
fuel before restarting.
• Use extensioncords and receptaclesas specified by the
manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or
electric starting motors.
• Never'attemptto make any adjustments whilethe engine
(motor) is running (except where specifically recom-
mended by manufacturer).
OPERATION
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts,
• Exercise extreme cautionwhen operatingon or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers_
• After strikinga foreign object, stop the engine (motor),
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughlyinspect
the tiller for any damage, and repair the damage before
restartingand operating the tiller.
• Exercise caution to avoid slippingor falling.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause.
Vibrationis generally a warning of trouble_
, Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating
position.
• Take all possibleprecautionswhen leaving the machine
unattended_ Disengage the power take-off, lower the
attachment, shift into neutral, stop the engine, and
remove the key.
• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the
engine and make certain all movingparts have stopped.
Disconnectthe spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting.Disconnect
the cordon electricmotors_
• Do not runthe engine indoors; exhaust fumes are dan-
gerous.
• Nevel"operate the tillerwithout proper guards, plates,or
other safety protective devices in place.
• Keep children and pets away
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to tiU
too deep at too fast a rate
• Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery
surfaces Look behind and use care when backing,
• Never allow bystanders near the unit
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer
of the tiller (such as wheel weights,
counterweights, cabs, and the like)
• Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light,
• Be careful when tilling in hard ground The tines may
catch inthe ground and propel the tiller forward If this
occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the
machine
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
, Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe
working condition,
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, and other
bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition,
• Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside
a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot
water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure
• Always refer to the operator's guide instructions for
important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended
period
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Cautions, tmportants, and Notes are a means of attracting attention to important or critical information in this manual
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