TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
Before any use be sure
everyone using this product reads and understands all safety
instructions and other information contained in this manual.
CAUTION:
Wear appropriate personal hearing protection
during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise
from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
Save these instructions and review frequently prior to
use and in instructing others.
WARNING:
When using electric gardening appliances,
basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
GENERAL SAFETY
REPLACEMENT PARTS
When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
POLARIZED PLUGS
- To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this product has a polarized plug. Polarized 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 the extension cord, reverse the plug.
If it 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.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS
- Don’t use this
product in rainy, stormy, damp or wet locations. Do not
operate in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these
products normally spark, and the sparks might Ignite fumes.
Don’t use in rain.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
- All visitors, children and pets
should stay at a safe distance from the work area.
DRESS PROPERLY
- Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry and
wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. They can be
caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial
footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
USE SAFETY GLASSES
- Wear safety glasses with side
shields or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1
standard when operating this product. Use face or dust mask if
environment is dusty.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE
- Do not use this product for any job
except that for which it is intended.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)
protection
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.
It is possible to tie the extension
cord and power cord in a knot to
prevent them from becoming
disconnected during use. Make the
knot as shown, then connect the
plug end of the power cord into the
receptacle end of the extension
cord. This method can also be used
to tie two extension cords together.
Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining straps or
connectors described in this manual.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
Ampere Rating
More
Not More American wire Gage
Than Than
0 - 6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended
Avoid Unintentional Starting
– Don’t carry plugged-in
appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with
an extension cord
intended for outdoor use, such as an
extension cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A,
SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A. or SJTOW-A.
DON’T ABUSE CORD
- Never carry this product by the
cord or yank the cord to disconnect from the receptacle.
Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
DON’T FORCE APPLIANCE
– It will do the job better
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for
which it was designed.
EXTENSION CORD
. Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord be sure it is heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw. An
undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table
shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
STAY ALERT
- Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the appliance when you are tired
or under the influence of drugs or medication.
DISCONNECT APPLIANCE
– Disconnect the appliance
from the power supply when not in use, before servicing,
when changing accessories such as blades, and the like.
Do not leave unattended.
STORE IDLE UNIT INDOORS -
When not in use, the
appliance
should be stored indoors in a dry area out of
children’s reach.
DON’T OVERREACH
- Guide the appliance at a walking
pace only. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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Model DT71212
