Engine/Fuel Warning Dos; Engine/Fuel Warning Don'ts; Assembly - Mantis 7990 Operator's & Parts Manual

Safety Rules & Warnings
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 run with the machine, walk.
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.
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 - DOS
Always use fresh gasoline. Stale gasoline
can cause damage.
Always store fuel in containers
specifically designed for this purpose.
Always add fuel before starting
the engine.
Always replace all fuel tank and
container caps securely.
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 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 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 fuel 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
6
Don't allow children or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the
machine. Local regulations can restrict
the age of operator.
Don't let others operate tiller without
proper training.
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.
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.
The use of spark arrestor mufflers is
required by law in the state of California
(Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code), as well as in other
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
fuel is spilled, but move the machine
away from the area of spillage and avoid
creating any source of ignition until fuel
vapors have dissipated.
Operator's Manual
Don't overreach. Keep a good footing at
all times.
Don't stand in front of tiller when tines
are rotating.
Don't operate tiller with tines having the
3 rods extending from end without having
second set of tines attached. Failure
to have tines in place will damage tine

assembly.

Do not reach your fingers and\or hands
in between the tine blades.
Do not attempt to remove the inner tines
before removing the outer tines.
states or municipalities. Federal laws
apply on federal lands.
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
muffler, and cooling fins. To reduce the
fire hazard, keep the engine and fuel
storage area free of vegetative material
and excessive grease.
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.
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 fluids as they will cause
permanent engine damage.