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Table of Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Pre-Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Planning Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hardware Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Care, Cleaning and Storage
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Safety Information
GENERAL SAFETY
Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before
attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand,
and follow all instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before operation. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
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DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT:
Indicates operation or maintenance
information which is important but not hazard-related.
NOTICE:
Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which,
if not avoided, may result in property damage.
Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use
of this machine before operating it.
This machine is a precision piece of power equipment.
Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times.
Regularly inspect the tiller. Make sure parts are not bent,
damaged, or loose.
Use this equipment for its intended purpose only.
Operate the unit only with guards, shields, and other safety
items in place and working correctly.
Service the unit only with authorized or approved replacement
parts.
Complete all unit maintenance and adjustments according to
the instructions in this manual.
To prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug
wire.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use
of the tiller before starting. Know how to stop the engine
quickly.
To help avoid tiller tines contact or a thrown object
injury, stay in operator zone behind handles and keep
children, bystanders, helpers and pets at least 75 feet from
tiller while it is in operation. Stop machine if
anyone enters area.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during
operation and while performing an adjustment or repair
to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can
cause serious injury to the eyes.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting
pants and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms
and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never
operate this machine while barefoot, in sandals, slippery
or lightweight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
