STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate the tiller/cultivator
when you are tired or under the influence of drugs
or medication.
WARNING:
Do not operate the tiller/cultivator
near underground electrical cables, telephone
lines, pipes or hoses.
If the tiller/cultivator strikes a foreign body, turn it off
immediately, wait for the tines to stop and check for
damage. If necessary, repair before restarting.
If the tiller/cultivator starts to vibrate abnormally,
turn it off immediately and check for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
DANGER: RISK OF CUT -
Wear gloves and use
caution when cleaning or performing maintenance
on the tiller/cultivator.
Always turn off the tiller/cultivator, disconnect from
the power supply and wait until the tines come to a
complete stop before carrying out any maintenance
or repairs.
CAUTION:
Tines do not stop immediately after
the tiller/cultivator is turned off.
CAUTION:
Risk of injury. Do not put hands, feet
or any body part or clothing near the rotating tines.
WARNING: California Proposition 65:
This product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING:
Some dust and debris created by
the use of this tool could contain chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
- chemicals in fertilizers
- compounds in insecticides, herbicides, and
pesticides
- arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber
Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies,
depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated
area and with approved safety equipment such as
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the circuit or outlet
to be used for the tiller/cultivator. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protection and may
be used.
DISCONNECT UNIT from the power supply when
not in use or when servicing or cleaning. Do not
leave unattended.
DON’T ABUSE CORD - Never carry this product
by the cord or yank the cord to disconnect from the
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use this product
for any job except that for which it is intended.
DON’T OVERREACH - Guide the tiller/cultivator at a
walking pace only. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
LIGHTING - Only operate your tiller/cultivator in
daylight or good artificial light.
STORE IDLE UNIT INDOORS-When not in use, the
tiller/cultivator should be stored indoors in a dry area
out of children’s reach.
MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE-Keep clean for best
performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Inspect
extension cord periodically and replace if damaged.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil.
POLARIZED PLUGS-To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this product has a polarized plug. Polarized
connections will fit together only one way. Make
sure that the receptacle end of the extension cord
has large and small blade slot widths. If the plug
does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, obtain a suitable extension
cord. If the extension cord does not fit fully into the
outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the plug on the tool or
the extension cord in any way.
Do not operate the tiller/cultivator on a slope that is
too steep for safe operation. When on slopes, slow
down and make sure you have good footing.
Before starting the tiller/cultivator make sure the
times are not touching any object and are free to
move.
Grip the guide bar firmly with both hands. Never
operate the tiller/cultivator with one hand.
CAUTION:
The tiller/cultivator may bounce up-
ward and/or jump forward if the tines strike extreme-
ly hard packed soil, frozen ground, or buried obsta-
cles such as large stones, roots or stumps.
GENERAL SAFETY
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