Important Safety Information
Safety Decals
Safety labels on the tiller are to remind you of important
information while you are operating the unit. Make sure all
safety warning decals are attached and in readable condition.
Replace missing or defaced decals. Contact Dirty Hand Tools
at
1-877-487-8275
for replacement decals.
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• Read the Operator’s Manual before operating.
• Know the location and function of all controls.
• Keep all shields and guards in place and in
good condition while in operation.
• Never allow children to operate the tiller.
• Wear approprate clothing and footwear.
• Never wear loose clothing that can become
entangled in rotating parts.
• Wear protective goggles or eyewear.
• Wear protective noise reduction head gear.
• Carefully inspect the area to be tilled.
Remove rocks and other obstacles.
• Check for underground utility lines including
electrical, water, gas and other pipes
before beginning operation.
• STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT
THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE
REMOVING DEBRIS OR SERVICING.
• SHUT THE ENGINE OFF WHEN LEAVING
THE TILLER FOR ANY REASON.
• WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO STOP.
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AVOID SERIOUS INJURY
• Never start or operate the tiller with the
wheels in the Free-Wheel position. Make sure
wheel lockouts are engaged through wheel
hubs and axle.
• Wheels act as brakes to keep the tiller
at a controlled speed. Disengage wheel
lockouts
ONLY
when the engine has stopped.
WHEELS ACT AS BRAKES
OPERATION
REFER TO OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR
DETAILED OPERATION AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TO START:
1. Move drive control lever to neutral position.
2. Lower the drag stake so that the tines
do not touch the ground.
3. Check position of wheels and wheel lockouts.
4. Slide choke control to choke position.
5. Move throttle control lever to the fast position.
6. Pull starter rope.
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DANGER
•
Tines and wheels rotate
when drive control lever
is pulled toward the
handle bar.
•
Releasing the drive control
lever stops the wheels and
tines from rotating.
AVOID INJURY FROM
ROTATING TINES!
KEEP HANDS, FEET
AND CLOTHING AWAY!
DO NOT START ENGINE UNLESS
THE BELT COVER IS ATTACHED
TO THE TILLER.
KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY
FROM MOVING BELTS AND PULLEYS.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY.
SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE
OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
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