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1.2.4 Precautions at Start of Operation
Do not use the cultivator in water.
* Otherwise, it could cause you to slip and fall, resulting in a serious or fatal injury.
The cultivator must only be started and operated by one person.
* Operation by more than one person increases the likelihood of mishandling and
resulting injury.
1.2.5 Precautions for Operation
Do not operate the cultivator on insecure footings including a ladder, tree, back
of the truck.
* You could fall off the footing, drop the cultivator or contact the blade by inappropriately
handling it, resulting in serious injury or death.
Do not operate the cultivator using just one hand.
* You could drop the cultivator or contact the blade by mishandling, potentially leading to
serious injury or death.
If the blade starts moving while idling, do not use the cultivator.
Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a clear, odorless gas that can injure or kill
you. Only use in well ventilated locations.
Always concentrate on your work when using the cultivator.
If you need to do other work or talk to others, stop the engine first.
* Failure to properly concentrate could result in mishandling and resultant injury.
Always use the harness when operating the cultivator.
* Failure to use the harness increases the likelihood of mishandling and resultant injury.
If the cultivator becomes entangled and stops, stop the engine and make sure
the blade is not moving before untangling the cultivator.
* Failure to fully stop the engine and blade could result in cuts to or amputation of fingers,
hands or arms.
Do not touch hot surfaces such as the gear case during or immediately after
the operation.
* Failure to observe the instruction could result in burns because the gear case could be
very hot.
Note
● Be sure to use blades and the other parts specified by the manufacturer.
If any blade other than that specified is used, the blade could be damaged or it could come off, resulting
in injury of the operator and/or bystanders.