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OPERATION:
1. NEVER allow bystanders near the unit.
2. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
3.
Exercise extreme caution
when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards of traffic. DO NOT carry passengers.
4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
5. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces.
6.
Do not overload the machine’s capacity by attempting to till TOO DEEP at too FAST a rate.
7. Be careful when tilling in hard soil or frozen ground. Certain soil conditions require the engine to be run at a
reduced speed or the tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward. If this occurs, release clutch
lever to stop forward motion.
8. If the tiller strikes a foreign object, STOP the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug, and thoroughly
inspect the tiller for any damage before restarting and operating the machine.
9. If the unit should start to VIBRATE abnormally, STOP the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
10. STOP the engine (motor) when leaving the operating position. Disconnect the spark plug wire before
unclogging the tines, and when making any repairs, adjustments, and inspections.
11. Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended. Release the clutch lever and stop the
engine.
12. Periodically check tines and remove any vines or garden debris that may be wrapped around tine shaft.
BEFORE
cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
13. DO NOT run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
14. NEVER operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.
15. Use only attachments and accessories APPROVED by the manufacturer of the tiller.
16. Never operate the tiller without good visibility and light.
