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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTION
WARNING:
When using petrol tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to the unit. Read all the instructions
before operating this product and retain these instructions for future reference.
WARNING:
This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation. This field may under
some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their physician and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this machine.
Training
1. Before using the tiller read the instructions carefully. Familiarise yourself with the controls and pay
particular attention in learning how to stop the machine in an emergency.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the tiller. Local regulations
can restrict the age of the operator.
3. Never operate while people, especially children or pets are nearby.
4. Never use the tiller if the operator is taking medicine or substances that could affect or impair his
ability to react or concentrate.
5. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
Before you start
1. While operating the tiller, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open toed sandals.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which can
damage or be thrown by the machine.
3. WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable.
- Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
- Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling; add fuel before starting the engine.
- Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine
is hot.
- If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine, but move the machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated.
- Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
4. Replace faulty silencers.
5. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blade, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not
worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
Operation and Caution
1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect, refuel outdoors only.
2. Operate only in daylight or in good artificial light.
3. Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible.
4. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
5. Walk, never run, always be in control of the tiller and never allow yourself to be pulled along.
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
7. Do not operate on excessively steep slopes of more than 20°
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Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the tiller towards you.
9. Never operate the tiller with defective guards, covers or without safety devices in place.
10. Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine.
11. Before starting the engine disengage the cultivator blade and drive clutches.
12. Keep your feet well away from the blade when starting the engine and in accordance with the
instructions.
13. Do not tilt the tiller when starting the engine and always start on a flat surface.
14. Never put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
15. Always ensure the engine is fully switched off before picking up/carrying the tiller.
16. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, make sure that all moving parts have come to
a complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove the key, make sure engine has had time to cool.
