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• Allow the motor to cool off before storing it in any
enclosed space.
• To reduce risk of fire, keep the storage area for
the machine, tail pipe and gasoline free of any
vegetation or excess lubricant.
• Replace any worn or damaged parts as a measure
of safety.
• If the fuel tank must be drained, it must be done
outdoors. Handle fuel in an environmentally safe
manner.
• The fuel tank must be drained every time the tiller
is moved.
• To reduce the effects of machine vibrations, wear
protective gloves when operating it.
• Be sure to take breaks after every 30-minute
period of work to avoid Hand Arm Vibration
Syndrome.
PRELIMINARY MEASURES:
When working, always wear stable shoes and long
pants.
Never operate the machine when barefoot or when
wearing light sandals.
Inspect the entire terrain on which you will be
operating the equipment and remove any objects
that could be thrown by the machine.
CAUTION!
– Gasoline is extremely flammable!
Store gasoline only in containers that are designed
for this purpose. Fill it up only in the open air and do
not smoke when filling it.
Fill the tank with gas before starting the motor. Do
not open the gas tank closure plug or fill it with
gasoline while the motor is operating, or when the
motor is hot.
If the gasoline overflows, do not attempt to start up
the motor for any reason.
Instead, remove the equipment from the area
where the gas has been spilled. Then, avoid all
attempts to start up the machine until all gasoline
vapors have evaporated
Replace any damaged tailpipes.
Before use, always visually inspect for worn or
damaged parts. If there are any worn or damaged
parts, or fastening bolts, the entire set must be
replaced.
HANDLING:
The engine must not be operated in enclosed
areas in which carbon monoxide, a dangerous
substance, could become concentrated.
Operate this machine only in daylight or with
proper lighting. Be sure that you keep the unit
balanced on its stands.
Do not operate the machine faster than you can
walk.
For wheeled machines: Work transversely relative
to the slope, never when climbing or descending.
Pay particular attention when you are changing
direction on a slope.
Be especially careful when you are making a
U-turn with the machine or when you are pulling it
towards you.
Never change the motor base adjustment or make
it run too quickly.
Use caution when starting up the motor, in
compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions
and be sure to keep a sufficient distance between
your feet and the tool or tools.
Never put your hands or feet on or under rotating
parts.
Never lift or carry a machine when its motor is
running.
Always shut off the motor before filling the fuel
tank with gasoline. When the motor is running
unloaded, be sure to close the flow restrictor.
If the machine has a gasoline shutoff valve, it must
be closed after any intervention
For safety reasons, the motor rotation speed must
not exceed the data indicated on the power plate.
Always use two persons to transport or store the
power tiller. Do not carry it all by yourself.
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