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WARNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed, could
endangerthe personal
safetyand/or property
of yourself and others.
Readand follow all
instructionsinthis man-
ual before attempting to
operatethis machine.
Failureto complywith
these instructions
may result in personal
injury.When you see
i this symbol, HEED ITS
WARNING!
WARNING: Engine Exhaust,some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle compo-
nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto State of Californiato cause cancer and
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machinewas built to be operated according to the rules for safe operationin this
manual.As with any type of power equipment,carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury.This machine is capable of amputatinghands andfeet and throwing objects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsonthemachine
and in the manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand
operate.Keepthis manualina safeplaceforfuture and
regularreferenceand for orderingreplacementparts.
2. Befamiliar withall controlsand their properoperation.Know
howtostopthe machine.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14 yearsold to operatethis
machine.Children14yearsold and overshouldreadand
understandthe operationinstructionsand safetyrules in
this manualandshould betrainedand supervisedby a
parent.
4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
5. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenat least75 feet
fromthe machinewhile it isin operation.Stop machineif
anyoneentersthe area.
Preparation
1. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawheretheequipmentis to be
used.Removeallstones,sticks,wire,and otherforeign
objects whichcouldbe trippedover andcausepersonal
injury.
2 Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand closefitting
slacksand shirt. Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycan be
caughtin movableparts.Neveroperatethis machinein bare
feet or sandals.
3. Disengageclutchleversand shift (if provided)intoneutral
("N")beforestartingthe engine.
4. Neverleavethis machineunattendedwiththe engine
running.
5. Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhile engineis
running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe
operator'smanual.
6. Toavoid personalinjury orpropertydamageuseextreme
care in handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable
and thevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occur whengasolineis spilled onyourselforyour clothes
which canignite.Washyourskin andchangeclothes
immediately.
7. Useonly anapprovedgasolinecontainer.
8. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersourcesof
ignition.
9. Neverfuel machineindoors.
10.Neverremovegascapor addfuel whiletheengineis hot or
running.
11.Allowengineto cool at leasttwo minutesbefore refueling
12.Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltankto no morethan Y2inch
belowbottomof filler neck to providespacefor fuel
expansion.
13. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
14. Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineand
equipment.Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait5
minutesbeforestartingthe engine.
15. Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainerinsidenearan
openflame,sparkor pilotlight (e.g.furnace,wateror
space heater,clothesdryer,etc.).
16. Allowmachineto cool 5 minutesbeforestoring.
Operation
1. Do notput handsor feetnear rotatingparts.Contactwith
the rotatingpartscan amputatehandsandfeet.
2. Do notoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcohol
or drugs.
3. Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibility or light.
Alwaysbe sureof yourfootingand keepafirm hold on the
handles.
4. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,and childrenat least 75feet
fromthe machinewhile itis inoperation.Stopthe machineif
anyoneentersthe area.
5. Becarefulwhentillingin hardground.Thetines maycatch
in the groundand propelthe tiller forward.Ifthis occurs,let
goof the handlebarsanddo notrestrainthe machine.
6. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon or crossing
gravelsurfaces.Stayalert for hiddenhazardsor traffic.
7. Neveroperatethe machineat hightransport speedsonhard
or slipperysurfaces.
8. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingorfalling.
9. Lookdownand behindand usecare whenin reverseor
pullingmachinetowardsyou.
10.Startthe engineaccordingto the instructionsfoundin this
manualandkeepfeet well awayfromthetinesat alltimes.
11.Afterstrikinga foreignobject, stoptheengine,disconnect
the sparkplugwire and groundagainstthe engine
Thoroughlyinspectthe machinefor any damage.Repairthe
damagebeforestarting andoperating.
12.Disengageall clutchlevers(if fitted)and stopenginebefore
youleavetheoperatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait
until thetines come to a completestopbefore unclogging
thetines, makinganyadjustments,orinspections.
13.Neverrun anengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand
deadlygas.
14.Mufflerand enginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Do
nottouch.
15.Use cautionwhentilling nearfences,buildingsand
undergroundutilities. Rotatingtinescan cause property
damageor personalinjury.
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