DR PILOT 2, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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California Proposition 65:
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Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and
other reproductive harm.
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This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other
reproductive harm.
Safe operation of the DR PILOT 2 Cycle Tiller/Cultivator is necessary to prevent or minimize the risk of minor or moderate
injury
. Unsafe operation can create a number of hazards for you. Always take the following precautions when operating this
machine:
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The DR PILOT 2 Cycle Tiller/Cultivator is a powerful tool and not a plaything. When using this machine, exercise extreme
caution at all times. The design of this machine is to till soil. Do not use it for any other purpose.
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Do not cultivate above underground utilities, including water lines, gas lines, electric cables, or pipes. Do not
operate the machine on terrain/soil with large rocks and foreign objects which can damage the equipment.
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The tines of the cultivator should not rotate when the engine is idling. If it does rotate when engine is idling, contact DR
Power Equipment for instructions.
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The operator or user of the DR PILOT 2 Cycle Tiller/Cultivator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people, their property, and themselves.
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In an emergency, to quickly stop the machine, simply release the Throttle Lever and shut off the Engine.
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Do not transport the DR PILOT 2 Cycle Tiller/Cultivator from one place to another with the Engine running.
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If the machine should make an unusual noise or vibration during use, shut off the DR PILOT 2 Cycle Tiller/Cultivator
Engine. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Wait five (5) minutes for the DR PILOT 2 Cycle Tiller/Cultivator
Engine to cool, disconnect the Spark Plug wire and then inspect the machine for clogging, damaged Tines, or loose
Engine mounting bolts. Clear any obstructions and repair and/or replace damaged parts.
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Always keep the machine in good safe operating condition. Always make certain nuts and bolts are tight and always use
the supplied self-locking hardware. Do not use substitute hardware.
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Always shut off the DR PILOT 2 Cycle Tiller/Cultivator Engine, wait five (5) minutes to cool, and disconnect the spark plug
wire before attempting to clear any obstructions.
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If the DR PILOT 2 Cycle Tiller/Cultivator Engine should stall, raise the Tines out of the soil by pushing down on the
Handlebars. Never squeeze the Throttle Lever when the Tines are already in the ground.
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Never leave the DR PILOT 2 Cycle Tiller/Cultivator unattended with the Engine running.
California Proposition 65
A Note to All Users
No list of Warnings and Cautions can be all-inclusive. If situations occur not covered by this manual, the operator must apply
common sense and operate the DR PILOT 2 Cycle Tiller/Cultivator in a safe manner. Visit our website at www.DRpower.com
or call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
Under California law, and the laws of some other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion Engine using
hydrocarbon fuels without an Engine Spark Arrester. This also applies to operation on US Forest Lands. We provide all DR
PILOT 2 Cycle Tiller/Cultivators shipped to California and Washington State with Spark Arresters. Failure of the owner/operator
to maintain this equipment in compliance with state regulations is a misdemeanor under California law and may be in violation
of other state and/or Federal regulations. Contact your local Fire Marshal, Forest Service, State Park Association, or the
appropriate State organization for specific information in your area.