1320/1620 Owner’s-Operator’s Manual
8/30/18
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW
READ SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING!
USE COMMON SENSE AND PLENTY OF IT!
The CLUTCH LEVER on the left handlebar is for the operator’s protection. All motion stops when the
lever is released.
DO NOT TAPE THE CLUTCH LEVER UP or otherwise by-pass this
safety
feature
!
Call before you dig.
If you do not call, you may cause an accident; suffer injuries or death; cause
interruption of services; damage the environment; and/or incur project delays. Expect to be held liable
for any damages caused, if you fail to call.
DANGER
: Buried electric cables or gas lines can cause serious injury or death if struck with
tines. Always determine location of utilities before tilling.
WARNING
: Fiber optic cables convey laser light that can injure your eyesight.
STAY CLEAR of moving parts on the tiller.
Wear safety goggles and a hard hat while operating or observing!
WARNING
: The tines may throw stones and debris.
Wear adequate hearing protection while operating or observing.
WARNING
: Exposure to loud noise is cumulative and may permanently
damage your hearing.
Wear safety boots and gloves. Wear close-fitting clothing. Contain long hair.
Do not wear jewelry. Wear reflective clothing if working near traffic.
Only operate outdoors and avoid breathing engine exhaust and fumes.
WARNING
: Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas that is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and death.
Adequate lighting is required, daylight or artificial, for safe operation of the tiller.
Allow adequate side and overhead clearances between tiller and buildings, fences, and trees.
WARNING
: Contact with the tines while in operation will cause serious injury or even death.
Keep away from tires to avoid getting crushed.
WARNING
: Getting run over by the tiller will cause injury.
Always leave tiller parked on a level surface.
WARNING
: Do not park on incline. Move the tiller to a level surface.
Do not leave tiller unattended with the engine running.