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IV. Warnings - Do's
Read and understand the owner's
manual. Pay particnlar attention to aIl
sections regarding safety'.
1. Always keep a firm grip o13both
handles while the tines are moving and/or
the engine is running. BE AWARE!! The
tines may coast after throttle trigger is
released. Make sure tines have come to a
complete stop and engine is oil betore
letong go of the tiller.
2. Always maintain a firm tboting and
good balance Do not overreach while
operating the tille> Betbre you start to use
the tiller check the work area for obstacles
that might cause you to lose your tboting_
balance or control of the machine.
3, Thormaghly inspect the area where
equipment is m be used and remove all
objects, which can be thrown by the
machine.
4. Mways keep area clear of children,
pets, and bystanders.
5. Always stay alert. Watch what yon
V. Warnings - Don'ts
Don't use tiIler with one hand. Keep
both hands on handles with fingers and
thumbs encircling the handles, while tines
are moving, and engine is running.
Don't overreach. Keep a good _boting at
all times,
are doing and use CO/T_moHsense. Do not
operate unit when faOgued.
6° Always dress properly. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry, they might get
caught in moving parts. Use sturdy gloves.
Gloves reduce the transmission of vibration
to your hands. Prolonged exposure to
•dbration can cause numbness and other
ailments.
7. "_qafleworkhug, always wear
substantial tbotwear and lomg trousers. Do
not operate the equipmem when bareloot
or wearing open sandaIs
8, Always wear ear and eye protection.
Eye protection nmst meet ANSI Z 87.1. _o
avoid hearing damage, we recommend
hearing protec0on be worn whenever using
the equipment.
9. To reduce life hazard, keep the
engine, and petrob_gasstorage area t)'ee of
vegetative material and excessive grease.
1O, Start d-mengine carefull> according
to the manulacmrer's instructions and with
leer well away trom tool(s),
11, Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tght
Don't run with the machine, walk.
Don't work on excessively steep slopes.
Don't attempt to clear tines while they
are moving. Never try to remove jammed
material betbre switching the engine off
and making sure the Ones have stopped
completd>
En#ne/Fuel Warnings - Do's
to be sure the equipment is in sate working
condioon.
12. Use *_\me caution when reversing
or pulling the machil_e towards you,
13, W'brk only in daylight or good
artificial light.
14. Always be sum of your footing on
slopes
15. Exercise exuvme cannon when
changing direction on slopes.
16, Always keep a safe distmqce
between two or more people when
working together.
17, Always inspect your unit before
each use and ensure that N1 handles,
guards and fasteners are secunL operating,
and in place.
18, Always maintain and examine your
Tiller with care. Fotlow maintenance
instructions given in manua!.
19. Always store tiller in a shehered
area (a dry, place), not accessible m
children, The tiller as well as tSael should
not be stored in a house
Don'l allow children or incapable
people to operate this tiller_
Dofft operate while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Don't attempt m repair this tiller. Have
repairs made by a qualified dealer or
repairman. See that only original MANTIS
parts are used.
Always use flesh gasoline in the fuel
mixture. Stale gasoline can cause damage.
Always store fuel in containers
specifically designed tk_rthis purpose.
Always D_ll starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt, Then pull cord rapidly to
avoid kickback and prevent arm or hand
injm7¢
Always operate engine with spark
arrestor installed and operating properly:
The use of spark arrestor mufflers is
required by law in the state of California
(Section 4442 o[ the Calitomia Public
Resources Code), as well as in other states
or municipalities_ Federal laws apply on
[kdeml lands.
Stop the engine whenever you leave the
machine.
Allow the engine to cool before storing
in any enclosure,
If the fuel tank nee& to be &ained, this
should be done outdoors°
Engine/Fuel Warnings - Don'ts
Don't fi_el, refud or check fuel while
smoking, or near an open flame or other
ignition source Stop engine and be sure it is
cool bd0re refueling.
Don't leave the engine running while the
tiller is unattended. Stop engine betore
putting the tiller down or while transporting
from one place to anothe>
Don't refi, el, start or run this Oiler
indoors or in an improperly ventilated area.
Don't run engine when electrical system
causes spark outside the cylinder, During
periodical checks of the spark plug, keep
plug a safe distance from cylinder to avoid
burning of evaporated fuel t?om cylinder:
Don't check lor spark with spark plug or
ping wire removed, Use an approved tester.
Don't crm3kengine with spark plug
removed unless spark plug wire is
disconnected, Sparks can ignite fumes.
Don't run engine when the {_.torof gasoline
kspre:-_ntor odmr explosivecondition,se>_t.
Don't operate the unit if gasoline is
spilled. Clean up spill completely before
starting engine.
Don't operate your _ilier if there is art
accmnulation of debris anmnd the muffler
and cooling fins.
Don't touch hot runners, cylinders
or cooling fins as contact may cause
serious bums_
Don't change the engine governor
setting or over speed the engine.
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