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6
Operator's Manual
VECTOR
™
Compact Tiller
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Never smoke while refilling engine fuel tank or while
operating machine.
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Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors. Fuel
and fuel vapors are highly explosive.
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Never pour fuel from engine fuel tank.
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Never siphon fuel by mouth to drain fuel tank.
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Always have an adult fill the fuel tank and never allow
children to fill the engine.
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Never allow an adult or anyone under the influence of
drugs or alcohol to fill engine.
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When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in the
tank, store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters
or other appliances that have a pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite gasoline
vapors.
Burns and Fires
The muffler, muffler guard and other parts of the engine
become extremely hot during the operation of the engine.
These parts remain extremely hot after the engine has
stopped.
Prevention of Burns and Fires
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Never remove the muffler guard from the engine.
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Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely
hot and will cause severe burns.
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Never touch parts of the engine that become hot after
operation.
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Always keep materials and debris away from muffler
guard and other hot parts of the engine to avoid fires.
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This engine is designed to operate using a catalytic
converter which contributes to the engine’s
compliance with the EPA.
Children and bystanders
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children and/or bystanders. Never assume that
others will remain where you last saw them.
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Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
especially small children and pets. Keep children
under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
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Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the
area.
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Before and while moving backwards, look behind and
down for small children.
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Never allow children to operate the machine.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
Service
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Always stop the engine whenever you leave the
equipment, before cleaning, repairing or inspecting
the unit. Engine should be turned off and cool, spark
plug wire must be removed from spark plug before
any repairs or adjustments are attempted. Never make
adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Remove
the ignition key if equipped with an electric start.
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Always wear eye protection when you make
adjustments or repairs.
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Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in
good condition.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
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When servicing or repairing the machine, do not tip the
machine over or up unless specifically instructed to do
so in this manual. Service and repair procedures can be
done with the machine in an upright position. Some
procedures will be easier if the machine is lifted on a
raised platform or working surface.
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To reduce fire hazard, keep machine free of grass,
leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.
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Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an
object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
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Clean and replace safety and instruction decals as
necessary.
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To guard against engine over-heating, always have
engine debris filter mounted and clean.
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Inspect machine before storage. When not in use,
disconnect spark plug lead and store indoors in a dry
place locked or otherwise inaccessible to children.
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Use only original equipment parts from
Earthquake
,
including all nuts and bolts.
