• Do not overreach - Keep firm footing and balance. Overreaching can result in
loss of balance.
• Do not use tool if bail bar does not turn it on or o. Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the bail bar is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect battery pack - Disconnect battery pack from the appliance before
storing, servicing, or changing accessories such as tines. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and accessories. Use of
any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
• Check for damaged parts - Before further use of the tool, 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 conditions that may
aect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service dealer.
• Never operate the machine without proper guards, plates, or other safety
protective devices in place.
• Keep all fasteners tight to be sure the tiller is in safe working condition.
• Use only the manufacturer’s replacement tines. Do not use any other cutting
attachment, for example, metal wire, rope etc. Installing any other brand of tines
to this tiller can result in serious personal injury.
• Never operate unit without the tines shield in place and in good condition.
Maintain a firm grip on both handles while tilling.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
• Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
• Store idle appliances indoors - When not in use, tiller should be stored indoors in
a dry, locked place out of the reach of children.
• Inspect area to be tilled. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string,
etc.) which can be thrown by tines.
• Be extremely careful when tilling in hard ground. The equipment may unexpect-
edly bounce upward or jump forward if the tines should strike buried obstacles
such as large stones, roots, or stumps.
• Keep the air vents clean and free of debris to avoid overheating the motor. Clean
after each use.
• Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
• Rotating tines can cause severe injury; do not allow hands, feet, or any other
part of the body or clothing near the rotating tines or any other moving part. The
tines begin to rotate once the safety button depressed and bail bar is pulled. The
tines continue to rotate until the bail bar is released.
• Do not operate the machine without wearing adequate outer garments. Avoid
loose garments or jewellery that could get caught in moving parts of the machine
or its engine.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under tines.
• Always refer to the operator’s manual for important details if the tiller is to be
stored for an extended period.
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