Safety
1
Section
3
TRAINING
• Read this Owner’s Manual and the sepa-
rate Engine Owner’s Manual very carefully
before operating this equipment. Be com-
pletely familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment. Know how
to stop the unit and disengage the controls
quickly. A replacement Manual is available
by contacting your authorized dealer or the
Factory.
• Never allow children or untrained adults
to use this equipment. Let adults operate
the unit only if instructed properly.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children and
pets. Keep bystanders at least 25 feet
from the area of operation.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people, their property
and themselves.
• Familiarize yourself with all of the safety
and operating decals on this equipment
and on any attachments or accessories.
• Do not run engine in an enclosed area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide
gas, a deadly poison that is odorless, col-
orless, and tasteless. Do not operate this
equipment near buildings, windows, or air
conditioning equipment.
• Do not allow hands or any other part of
the body or clothing near the rotating tines
or near any other moving part. The tines
begin to rotate forward once the engine is
started and the Throttle/Tines Control
Lever is squeezed. The tines continue to
rotate until the operator releases the
Throttle/Tines Control Lever.
• Before inspecting or servicing any part
of the equipment, shut off engine, make
sure all moving parts have come to a com-
plete stop, then disconnect spark plug
wire from spark plug and move wire away
from the plug.
• Do not operate this equipment if you are
under the influence of alcohol, medication,
or when you are tired or ill.
PREPARATION
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all
foreign objects.
• Make sure that the Throttle/Tines Con-
trol Lever is disengaged and is in the neu-
tral position before you begin to start the
engine.
• Do not operate the machine without
wearing adequate outer garments. Avoid
loose garments or jewelry that could get
caught in moving parts of the machine or
its engine.
• Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or when wearing sandals,
sneakers, or similar lightweight footwear.
Wear protective footwear that will protect
your feet and improve footing on all
surfaces.
• Wear approved safety glasses when
operating this equipment. The operation
of any powered machine can result in for-
eign objects being thrown by high-speed
rotating parts.
• Do not till near underground electric
cables, telephone lines, pipes, or hoses. If
in doubt, contact your utility or telephone
company to locate underground services.
• Handle fuel with care. It is highly
flammable and has explosive vapors. Take
these precautions:
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Add fuel before starting the engine.
Never remove the cap of the fuel
tank or add fuel while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot.
Operators shall not smoke.
c. Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, open flames, and sparks away
from the fuel tank and fuel container.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoors and with
extreme caution. Never fill fuel tank
when indoors. Use a funnel or spout
to prevent spillage.
e. Replace all fuel tank and fuel con-
tainer caps securely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine, but move the
machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
• Never make adjustments to your equip-
ment when the engine is running or spark
plug wire is connected (unless specifically
recommended in Owner’s Manual).
OPERATION
• The correct operator’s position is when
you are standing behind and gripping the
handlebar, facing forward toward the
engine. Do not leave this position while
using the engine Throttle/Tines lever.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
A
E
F
B
C
D
G
H
A - Handlebar
B - Throttle/Tines Control Lever
C - Engine On/Off Switch
D - Carrying Handle
E - Handlebar Height Adjust Knob
F - Tilling Depth Adjust Knob
G - Tine Cover
H - Tines
LEFT and RIGHT sides of the tiller are
from the operator’s position behind the
handlebars (unless noted otherwise).
RIGHT SIDE
LEFT SIDE