Engine & Fuel Warnings - Mantis Tiller/Cultivator Owner's Manual

V. Warnings - Don'ts
Don't use tiller with one hand.
Keep both hands on handles with
fingers and thumbs encircling
the handles, while tines are
moving, and engine is running.
Don't overreach. Keep a good
footing at all times.
Don't run with the machine,
walk.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CARE, IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. FUELING A HOT ENGINE OR NEAR AN IGNITION
SOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
VI. Engine/Fuel Warnings - Do's
Always use fresh gasoline in
the fuel mixture. Stale gasoline
can cause damage.
Always store fuel in
containers specifically designed
for this purpose.
Always pull starter cord
slowly until resistance is felt.
VII. Engine/Fuel Warnings - Don'ts
Don't fuel, refuel or check fuel
while smoking, or near an open
flame or other ignition source.
Stop engine and be sure it is cool
before refueling.
Don't leave the engine running
while the tiller is unattended. Stop
engine before putting the tiller
down or while transporting from
one place to another.
Don't refuel, start or run this
tiller indoors or in an improperly
ventilated area.
Don't run engine when
electrical system causes spark
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Don't work on excessively
steep slopes.
Don't attempt to clear tines
while they are moving. Never try
to remove jammed material
before switching the engine off
and making sure the tines have
stopped completely.
Don't allow children or
incapable people to operate this
tiller.
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WARNING • DANGER
Then pull cord rapidly to avoid
kickback and prevent arm or
hand injury.
Always operate engine with
spark arrestor installed and
operating properly. The use of
spark arrestor mufflers is
required by law.
outside the cylinder. During
periodical checks of the spark
plug, keep plug a safe distance
from cylinder to avoid burning of
evaporated fuel from cylinder.
Don't check for spark with
spark plug or plug wire removed.
Use an approved tester.
Don't crank engine with spark
plug removed unless spark plug
wire is disconnected. Sparks can
ignite fumes.
Don't run engine when the
odor of gasoline is present or
other explosive conditions exist.
The spark ignition system meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Don't operate while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Don't attempt to repair this
tiller. Have repairs made by a
qualified dealer or repairman.
See that only original MANTIS
parts are used.
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Stop the engine whenever you
leave the machine.
Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
If the fuel tank needs to be
drained, this should be done
outdoors.
Don't operate the unit if
gasoline is spilled. Clean up spill
completely before starting engine.
Don't operate your tiller if
there is an accumulation of debris
around the muffler, and cooling
fins.
Don't touch hot mufflers,
cylinders or cooling fins as
contact may cause serious burns.
Don't change the engine
governor setting or over speed the
engine.