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Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less
likelihood of injury at a rate for which it was designed.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit
towards you.
• Do not overreach, take extra care when working on
steep slopes or inclines. Always keep proper footing
and balance.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating.
Keep a firm grip on both the front and rear handle or
grips.
• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all
moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the blade
when it is rotating. Do not operate without guards in
place.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed
needed to do the job. Do not run the engine at high
speed when not in use.
• Always stop the engine/motor
when operation is
delayed or when walking from one location to another.
• Stop the engine/motor
for maintenance, repair, to
install or remove the blade. The unit must be stopped
and the blade no longer turning to avoid injury.
• The blade may become very sharp from use. Always
wear heavy gloves when handling, removing, installing
or cleaning the blade.
• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object,
stop the engine/motor
immediately and check for
damage. Have any damage repaired before attempting
further operations. Do not operate unit with a bent,
cracked or dull blade. Discard blades that are bent,
warped, cracked or broken.
• Stop the unit IMMEDIATELY if you feel excessive
vibration. Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect
thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage before
continuing. Repair or replace affected parts as
necessary.
• Stop and switch the unit to off for maintenance, repair,
or for changing add-ons or other attachments.
• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They
may become lodged between the blade and gearbox
or guard.
A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to
spin after the unit is stopped. Maintain proper control
of the unit until the blade has completely stopped
rotating.
Use only genuine MTD replacement
parts and
accessories for this unit. These are available from
your authorized service dealer. Use of any non-MTD
parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the
user or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE
• Allow the unit to cool before storing or transporting.
Be
sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a locked up and dry or high and dry
place to prevent unauthorized use or damage, out of
the reach of children.
• Clean the blade with a hose and water. Wipe the blade
with a light machine oil to prevent rust.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
Clean after each use.
Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use
them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
unit, also loan them these instructions.
Only qualified personnel should perform any repairs
or maintenance procedures that are not described
in this manual.
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.
Inside a building store the machine away from ignition
sources. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
Always refer to the Operator's Manual instructions for
important details if the cultivator is to be stored for an
extended period.
Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you have
the proper tools, and instructions for disassembly and
repair of the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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