−
4
To ensure safe operation
Operator responsibility
Read the owner’s manual carefully. Be familiar with the controls
and their proper use of the tiller.
Before transporting or hoisting the tiller, make sure that the engine
is stopped.
When taking backward steps during operation, pay special attention
to people and obstacles behind the operator.
Walk, never run during operation.
Avoid operating the tiller at night or in a bad weather of poor
visibility, because there is much possibility of accident.
When starting the engine, keep your feet away from the tines.
Start the engine carefully according to the instructions in this
manual, keeping your feet away from the tines.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine.
Be sure drag bar is in place and properly adjusted.
Keep all persons and pets away from the tilling area.
Be alert. Operating this tiller when you are tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs may result in serious injury.
Dress sensibly. Loose clothing may get caught in moving parts,
increasing your risk of injury.
Wear sturdy, full-coverage footwear. Operating this tiller barefoot or
with open toe shoes or sandals increases your risk of injury.
Allowing anyone to operate this tiller without proper instruction
may result in injury.
Keep your hands and feet away from the tines while the engine is
running.
Keep in mind that the owner or user is responsible for accidents or
damage, occurring to other people or their property.
In the event of hire use, be sure that operational explanations are
given in the presence of the user.
Before each use, visually inspect the tiller including parts for any
wear, damage and looseness. If necessary, replace the damaged
parts as an assembly.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with this owner’s manual
to use the tiller. Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
Use the tiller for the purpose it is intended that is, cultivating the soil.
Any other use could be dangerous or damage the equipment,
especially never use it to cultivate soil containing rocks, stones,
wires and any other hard materials.
08/08/06 08:09:02 32V19600_006
