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Safety Rules & Warnings
V. WARNINGS - DONT'S
Don't use tiller with one hand. Keep
both hands on handles with fi ngers and
thumbs encircling the handles, while
tines are moving, and engine
is running.
Don't run with the machine, walk.
Don't work on excessively steep slopes.
Don't attempt to clear tines while they
Handle fuel with care, it is highly fl ammable. Fueling a hot engine or near an ignition source can
cause a fi re and result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
VI. ENGINE/FUEL WARNINGS - DO'S
2-Cycle Always
use fresh gasoline in
the fuel mixture. Stale gasoline can cause
damage.
4-Cycle Always
use fresh gasoline.
Always store fuel in containers
specifi cally designed for this purpose.
Always add fuel before starting
the engine.
VII. ENGINE/FUEL WARNINGS - DON'TS
Never pick up or carry a machine while
the engine is running.
Don't fuel, refuel or check fuel while
smoking, or near an open fl ame 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 the engine when
carrying out maintenance and cleaning
operations, when changing tools and
when being transported by means other
than under its own power.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or
add petrol while the engine is running or
when the engine is hot.
Don't refuel, start or run this tiller indoors
or in an improperly ventilated area.
Don't run engine when electrical system
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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 people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the
machine. Local regulations can restrict
the age of operator.
Always replace all fuel tank and
container caps securely.
Always pull starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt to avoid kickback and
prevent arm or hand injury.
Always operate engine with spark
arrestor installed and operating properly.
causes spark 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.
Do not attempt to start the engine if
petrol is spilled, but move the machine
away from the area of spillage and avoid
creating any source of ignition until petrol
vapors have dissipated.
Deluxe 2-Cycle & 4-Cycle Tiller Operator's Manual
Don't operate while under the infl uence
of alcohol or drugs.
Don't attempt to repair this tiller. Have
repairs made by a qualifi ed dealer or
repairman. See that only original Mantis
parts are used.
Stop the engine whenever you leave
the machine and before refueling. Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure. Replace worn or damaged
parts for safety.
If the fuel tank needs to be drained, this
should be done outdoors.
Don't operate your tiller if there is an
accumulation of debris around the
muffl er, and cooling fi ns. To reduce the
fi re hazard, keep the engine and petrol
storage area free of vegetative material
and excessive grease.
Don't touch hot muffl ers, cylinders
or cooling fi ns as contact may cause
serious burns.
Don't change the engine governor
setting or over speed the engine.
Don't attempt to remove spark plug while
engine is hot. Removing a spark plug
from a hot engine can cause irreparable
damage to the engine and will void your
warranty.
Don't use starter fl uids as they will cause
permanent engine damage.
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