RMT55H
20195 South Diamond Lake Road, STE 100
Rogers, MN 55374
800.621-2789
15
2.5
Training
1.
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the tines quickly.
2.
Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the
equipment without proper instructions.
3.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.
4.
Always stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate unit
when fatigued.
5.
Understand the use of all tiller controls.
2.6
Preparation
1.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign
objects.
2.
Disengage the idler before starting the engine (motor).
3.
Always wear substantial footwear and long pants. Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
4.
Wear ear and eye protection. Eye protection must meet applicable CE requirements. To
avoid hearing damage, we recommend hearing protection be worn whenever using the
equipment.
5.
Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
6.
Use an approved fuel container.
7.
Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
8.
Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
9.
Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before starting.
10.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine (motor) is running.
2.7
Operation
1.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
2.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
3.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor) by turning the ON/OFF switch to
OFF
, thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the tiller.
4.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
5.
If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally or make unusual noise, stop the engine
(motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
6.
Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating position.
7.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended. Disengage the tines,
and stop the engine by turning the ON/OFF switch to
OFF
.
