ELECTRIC TILLER SAFETY
1. GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)
pro-
tection 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.
2. DISCONNECT UNIT
from the power supply when not
in use or when servicing or cleaning. Do not leave unat-
tended.
3. DON’T ABUSE CORD
- Never carry this product by the
cord or yank the cord to disconnect from the receptacle.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
4. USE RIGHT APPLIANCE
- Do not use this product for
any job except that for which it is intended.
5. DON’T OVERREACH
- Guide the tiller/cultivator at a
walking pace only. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
6. LIGHTING
- Only operate your tiller/cultivator in day-
light or good artificial light.
7. STORE IDLE UNIT INDOORS
- When not in use, the
tiller/cultivator should be stored indoors in a dry area out
of children’s reach.
8. MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE
- Keep clean for best
performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Inspect ex-
tension cord periodically and replace if damaged. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil.
9. POLARIZED PLUGS
- To reduce the risk of elec-
tric shock, this product has a polarized plug. Polar-
ized 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 extension cord, reverse the plug. If i 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.
10. Do not operate the tiller on a slope that is too steep
for safe operation. When on slopes, slow down and
make sure you have stable footing.
11. Before starting the tiller make sure the tines are not
touching any object and are free to move.
12. Grip the guide bar firmly with both hands. Never op-
erate the tiller/cultivator with one hand.
13. STAY ALERT
- Watch what you are doing. Use com-
mon sense. Do not operate the tiller/cultivator when you
are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication
14. If the tiller strikes a foreign body, turn it off immedi-
ately, wait for the tines to stop and check for damage. If
necessary, repair before restarting.
15. If the tiller starts to vibrate abnormally, turn it off im-
mediately and check for the cause. Excessive vibration is
generally a sign of a malfunction or damaged part.
16. Before carrying out any maintenance or repairs, al-
ways 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.
ELECTRIC TILLER SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING!
Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and
the warning labels.
CAUTION!
The electric tiller may bounce
upward or jump forward if the tines strike extremely
hard packed soil, frozen ground, or buried obstacles
such as large stones, roots or stumps.
WARNING!
Do not operate the tiller near
underground electrical cables, telephone lines, pipes
or hoses.
DANGER!
RISK OF CUT - Wear gloves and use
caution when cleaning or performing maintenance
on the tiller/cultivator.
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