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TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY: Before any use be
sure everyone using this product reads and understands
all safety instructions and other information contained in
this manual.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing
protection during use. Under some conditions and
duration of use, noise from this product may contribute
to hearing loss.
Save these instructions and review frequently prior to
use and in instructing others.
WARNING: When using electric appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including
the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
GENERAL SAFETY
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AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING—Don’t carry tiller
when key is inserted or the battery is installed. Be sure
key is removed when installing battery.
DO NOT FORCE TILLER - It will perform better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
DON’T OVERREACH - Guide the tiller at a walking
pace only. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
LIGHTING - Only operate your tiller in daylight or good
artificial light.
STORE IDLE UNIT INDOORS-When not in use, the
tiller should be stored indoors in a dry area out of
children’s reach.
MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE-Keep clean for best
performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil.
Do not operate the tiller on a slope that is too steep for
safe operation. When on slopes, slow down and make
sure you have good footing.
Before starting the tiller make sure the tines are not
touching any object and are free to move.
DANGER: RISK OF CUT- Wear gloves and use
caution when cleaning or performing maintenance on
the tiller/cultivator.
Always remove the switch key and the battery pack and
wait until the tines come to a complete stop before
carrying out any maintenance or repairs.
WARNING: Do not operate the tiller/cultivator near
underground electrical cables, telephone lines, pipes or
hoses.
If the tiller strikes a foreign body, turn it off immediately,
wait for the tines to stop and check for damage. If
necessary, repair before restarting.
If the tiller starts to vibrate abnormally, turn it off
immediately and check for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS - Before further use of
the product, any part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other condition that
may affect its operation. Any part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced. For assistance
call our customer service help line at 1-800-313-5111.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS - Don’t use
this product in rainy or stormy conditions. Do not operate
in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these
products normally spark, and the sparks might ignite
fumes.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors, children and pets
should stay at a safe distance from the work area.
DRESS PROPERLY- Don’t wear loose clothing or
jewelry and wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber
gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when
working outdoors.
USE SAFETY GLASSES - Wear safety glasses with
side shields or goggles that are marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this product.
Grip the bail wire firmly with both hands. Never operate
the tiller/cultivator with one hand.
WARNING: Keep hands away from moving parts.
Tines do not stop immediately after the tiller/cultivator is
turned off. Do not put hands, feet or any body part or
clothing near the rotating tines.
REMOVE THE BATTERY from the tiller when not in
use or when servicing or cleaning. Do not leave
unattended.
CAUTION: The tiller/cultivator may bounce upward
and/or jump forward if the tines strike extremely hard
packed soil, frozen ground, or buried obstacles such as
large stones, roots or stumps.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use this product for
any job except that for which it is intended.
STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the tiller when you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
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