Villager VTB 842 PRIME, Original Owner'S Manual, Page: 35 / 156

Villager VTB 842 PRIME (GB)
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Thrown Object Hazard
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Objects hit by the rotating tines can be thrown from the tiller with great force
and may cause severe injury.
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Before tilling clear the tilling area of sticks large stone wire glass etc.
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Till only in daylight.
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Pieces thrown from worn or damaged-tines can cause serious injury. Always
inspect the tines before using the tiller.
To ensure safe operation
Fire and Burn Hazard
Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode.
Take extreme care when handling gasoline. Keep gasoline out of reach of children.
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Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
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Allow the engine to cool before refueling. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may be
ignited.
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The engine and exhaust system become very hot during operation and remain
hot for a while after stopping. Contact with hot engine components can cause
burn injuries and can ignite some materials.
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Avoid touching a hot engine or exhaust system.
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Allow the engine to cool before performing maintenance or storing the tiller
indoors.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
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Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas.
Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death.
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If you run the engine in an area that is confined or even partially enclosed, the
air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of exhaust gas. To keep
exhaust gas from building-up, provide adequate ventilation.
Operation on Slope
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When tilling on slopes, keep the fuel tank less than half full to minimize fuel
spillage.
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Till across the slope (At equally spaced intervals) rather than up and down it.
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Be very careful when changing the direction of the tiller on a slope.
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Do not use the tiller on a slope of more than 10°