Safety - EarthQuake 5040 Operator's Manual

SAFEtY

oWnER'S RESPonSiBiLitY
Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the roto-
tiller is the owner's responsibility.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
• Maintain the tiller according to directions and sched-
ule included in this Earthquake operator's manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses the tiller is familiar with
all controls and safety precautions.
SPECiAL mESSAGES
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to
potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful
operating and servicing information. Please read all the
information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.
note: General information is given throughout
the manual that may help the operator in the
operation or service of the machine.
imPoRtAnt SAFEtY PRECAutionS
Please read this section carefully. Operate the tiller according
to the safety instructions and recommendations outlined
here and inserted throughout the text. Anyone who uses
this tiller must read the instructions and be familiar with
the controls. Your tiller is equipped with a safety device
that enables you to stop the wheels and tines quickly in
an emergency. Learn how the drive safety control lever
operates and how to control the tiller at all times.
this symbol points out important safety instructions
which if not followed could endanger your personal
safety. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this equipment.
• Do not allow children to operate this rototiller. Keep small
children away from the area being tilled. Do not allow
adults to operate the tiller without proper instruction.
PREPARAtion
• Dress appropriately when operating the tiller. Always wear
sturdy footwear. Never wear sandals, sneakers, or open
shoes, and never operate the tiller with bare feet. Do not
wear loose clothing that might get caught in moving parts.
• Carefully inspect the area to be tilled and remove
all foreign objects. Do not till above underground
water lines, gas lines, electric cables, or pipes. Do not
operate the tiller in soil with large rocks and foreign
objects which can damage the equipment.
• Disengage all clutches and leave all control levers in
the neutral position before starting the engine.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
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