Safety Decals - Mantis 7262 Operator's & Parts Manual

III. Safety Decal Information
P/N 400620
IF THE TILLER IS USED IMPROPERLY OR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED,
THE USERS RISK SERIOUS INJURY TO THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS TILLER.
IV. Warnings - Do's
Read and understand the
Operator/Parts manual. Pay particular
attention to all sections regarding safety.
1. Always keep a firm grip on both
handles while the tines are moving
and/or the engine is running. BE
AWARE!! The tines may coast after
throttle trigger is released. Make sure
tines have come to a complete stop
and engine is off before letting go
of the tiller.
2. Always maintain a firm footing and
good balance. Do not overreach while
operating the tiller. Before you start to
use the tiller, check the work area for
obstacles that might cause you to lose
your footing, balance or control of
the machine.
3. Thoroughly inspect the area where
equipment is to be used and remove
all objects, which can be thrown by
the machine.
4. Always keep area clear of children, pets,
and bystanders.
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Classic 4-Cycle Tiller Operator/Parts Manual
An important part of the safety system incorporated in this tiller are the
warning and information decals found on various parts of the tiller. These
decals must be replaced in time due to abrasion, etc. It is your responsibility to
replace these decals when they become hard to read. The location and part
CUTTING H Z RD; KEEP
FEET ND H NDS
FROM ROT TING TINES.
P/N 400609
C UTION: WHEN
SSEMBLING THE H NDLES,
M KE SURE FUEL T NK F CES
W Y FROM OPER TOR. THIS
IS THE RE R OF THE TILLER,
REFER TO SSEMBLY
INSTRUCTION ON P GE 7.
WARNING • DANGER
!
5. Always stay alert. Watch what you are
doing and use common sense. Do not
operate unit when fatigued.
6. Always dress properly. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry, they might get
caught in moving parts. Use sturdy
gloves. Gloves reduce the transmission
of vibration to your hands. Prolonged
exposure to vibration can cause
numbness and other ailments.
7. While working, always wear
substantial footwear and long trousers.
Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
8. Always wear ear and eye protection.
Eye protection must meet ANSI Z 87.1.
To avoid hearing damage, we
recommend hearing protection be worn
whenever using the equipment.
9. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine,
and petrol/gas storage area free of
vegetative material and excessive grease.
10. Start the engine carefully, according to
the manufacturer's instructions and
with feet well away from tool(s).
numbers (P/N) of these decals are illustrated below.
DO NOT C RRY THE TILLER
W Y IN THIS POSITION.
INCORRECT SSEMBLY.
11. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to
12. Use extreme caution when reversing
13. Work only in daylight or good
14. Always be sure of your footing on
15. Exercise extreme caution when
16. Always keep a safe distance between
17. Always inspect your unit before each
18. Always maintain and examine your
19. Always store tiller in a sheltered area
RE D OWNER'S M NU L DON'T FUEL, REFUEL, OR
BEFORE USING TILLER, OR
CHECK FUEL WHILE
PERFORMING NY REP IR
SMOKING, OR NE R N
OR M INTEN NCE. KEEP OPEN FL ME OR OTHER
OWNERS M NU L IN
IGNITION SOURCE.
S FE PL CE.
WE R E R ND EYE
PROTECTION.
!
be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
or pulling the machine towards you.
artificial light.
slopes.
changing direction on slopes.
two or more people when working
together.
use and ensure that all handles, guards
and fasteners are secure, operating, and
in place.
Tiller with care. Follow maintenance
instructions given in manual.
(a dry place), not accessible to
children. The tiller as well as fuel
should not be stored in a house
.