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SECTION 1: SAFETY
This machinemeetsvoluntarysafetystan-
dardB71.8-1996, whichis sponsored bythe
OutdoorPowerEquipmentInstitute,Inc.,
and is publishedbythe AmericanNational
StandardsInstitute.
WARNING
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct c ontains
chemicalsknownto theState ofCaliforniato
causecancer,birthdefectsor otherreproduc-
tive harm.
Recoil
Rope
Starter
Reverse Clutch
ForwardClutchLever
WheelGearLever
Forward Cl!tchLever
Regulator
Lever
Safety Alert Symbol
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This is a safety alert symbol• It is usec
in this manual and on the unit to alert
you to potential hazards. When you
see this symbol, read and obey the
message that follows it. Failure to obey
safety messages could result in
personal injury or property damage.
Figure 1-1
Counter R otating Tines
Training
3. Do not operatethe tiller without weadng
e. Replaceall fuel tank and container
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adequateouter garments• Avoid loose gar-
caps securely•
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ments or jewelry that could get caught in
f. If fuel is spilled do not attempt to
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moving parts,
start the engine, but move the ma-
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and any other literature you may receive,Be
4. Do not operate the tiller whenbarefootor
chine away from the area of spillage
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
weadngsandals,sneakers, o r light footwear,
and avoid creating any source of igni-
the nroner use of the tiller and its ermine
Wearprotective footwearthat will improve
tion until fuel vapors havedissipated.
Knowh_wtoosopt theunit anddsei n_gage
footing on slipperysurfaces.
7 Never make adjustments when eng ne s
runmng (unless recommended by manu
the controls quickly
5 Donott nearundergrounde ectrc cab es,
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facturer).
telephonehnes, p Lpes or hoses If in doubt,
2. Neverallow children to operatethe tiller•
Neverallowadultsto operatethetillerwith-contactyourtelephoneorutilitycompany.
Operation
out properinstruction
6. Warning:Handlefuel with care;it is highly
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3. Keepthe area of operation clear of all
flammableand its vaporsareexplosive,Take
rotatingparts.
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thefollowingprecautions:
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2. Exercise extreme caution when on or
a Store fuel in containers specifically
4. Keepin mind that the operator or user is
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crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
desLgnedfor this purpose
responsible for accidents or hazards occur-
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Stay a err for h dden hazards or traff c Do
ringto other people their property, and
h. Tbegascapshall never be removed
not'carry passengers
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themselves•
or rue_ addeo wn _e the eng ne s run-
ning. Allow the engine to cool for
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the
Preparation
several minutes before adding fuel• engine,
remove the wire from the ,spark
c. Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars,
plug wire andpreven! 1!fromtouching the
1. Thoroughly inspectthe area where the
tiller is t0 be used and remove all foreign
pipes,open flames, and sparks away
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objects,
from the fuel tank and fuel container.
2.Be sure a ll c ontroi levers are reieased
Fill fuel tank o utdoors
with extreme
foreresta ing
and o perating
the machine.
and the Wheel Gear Lever is in ENGAGE no
care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Use
4• Exercisecaution to avoid slipping or fall-
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a funnel or spout to prevent spillage
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s_ton before start ng the eng ne.
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