1320/1620 Owner’s-Operator’s Manual
8/30/18
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW (continued)
Avoid inclines if at all possible.
WARNING
: Navigating on any incline increases the danger of the tiller losing traction or
rolling over, especially if the surface is wet. If you lose control get out of the way immediately
to avoid personal injury. Navigation on inclines should be especially slow and turns very
gradual.
A 20° maximum incline is allowed. Honda engines have an Oil Alert system that will automatically stop
the engine if tipped more than 20°.
Do not operate tiller near any source of flammable dust or vapors.
WARNING
: Sparks from the engine exhaust can cause an explosion or fire in a flammable or
explosive atmosphere. Fuel fumes can catch fire or explode.
Do not operate tiller near flames or sparks.
WARNING
: Fuel fumes can catch fire or explode.
Shut off engine and allow it to cool before refueling.
WARNING
: Fuel fumes can catch fire or explode. Do not smoke when refueling. Do not refuel
near a source of flames or sparks.
Do not touch the engine, muffler, or any of the hydraulic components until cool.
WARNING
: Muffler and engine get hot enough to cause serious burns. For the safety of
yourself and others, allow enough time for the engine, muffler, and the hydraulic fluid to cool
completely before performing any cleaning or maintenance.
Avoid contact with hydraulic fluid.
WARNING
: When machine is operating, hydraulic fluid is under extreme pressure and can get
under skin and burn or poison.
Keep others away. If the job site is near a road or pedestrian path, warn and divert both motorized traffic
and pedestrians. As appropriate, use traffic flag personnel, signs, cones, and lighting devices to insure
safety.
Never allow anybody to ride on the tiller.
Never lift the tiller over any person at any time.
WARNING
: If tiller should fall it would crush anybody under it.
We recommend having a fire extinguisher suitable for petrol fires in the operating area.
Attachments can change the center of mass and machine operations. Use only Barreto attachments.
