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• Use an approved fuel container.
• Never add fuel toa running engine or hot
engine.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and clean
up spilled fuel before restarting.
• Use extension cords and receptacles
as specified by the manufacturer for all
units with electric drive motors or electric
starting motors.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments
whilethe engine (motor) is running (except
where specifically recommended by
manufacturer).
OPERATION
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic. Do not carry passengers.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine (motor), remove the wire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspect the tiller
for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the tiller.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or
falling.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnor-
mally, stop the engine (motor) and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the
operating position.
• Take all possible precautions when leav-
ing the machine unattended. Disengage
the tines, shift into neutral, and stop the
engine.
• 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. Disconnect the cord on electric
motors.
• Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
• Never operate the tiller without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices in place.
• Keep children and pets away.
• Do not overload the machine capacity
by attempting to till too deep at too fast
a rate.
• Never operate the machine at high speeds
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use
care when backing.
• Never allow bystanders near the unit.
• Use only attachments and accessories
approved bythe manufacturer of the tiller.
• Never operate the tiller without good
visibility or light.
• Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The
tines may catch in the ground and propel
the tiller forward. If this occurs, let go of
the handlebars and do not restrain the
machine.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Keep machine, attachments, and
accessories in safe working condition.
• Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts,
and other bolts at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
• Never store the machine with fue! in the
fuel tank inside a building where ignition
sources are present, such as hot water
and space heaters, clothes dryers, and
the like. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
• Always refer to the operator's guide
instructions for important details ifthetiller
is to be stored for an extended period.
_l_Look for this symbol to point out important
safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!!
BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED.
_,CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug
wire and place wire where it cannot contact
spark plug in order to prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs.
,4_WARNING: Engine exhaust, some
of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm.
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