• Do not use near underground electric cables, telephone lines, pipes, or hoses. If
in doubt, contact your utility or telephone company to locate underground
services.
• If the unit strikes a foreign object, stop the motor, disconnect the battery pack,
thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the machine.
• If the tiller should start to vibrate abnormally or become noisy, stop the motor
and check immediately for the cause. Abnormal noise is generally a warning of
trouble.
• Stop the motor and disconnect the battery pack before unclogging the tiller and
when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by tilling too deep in a single pass or at
too fast a rate.
• Be aware that the equipment may unexpectedly bounce upward or jump forward
if it should strike buried obstacles such as large stones, roots, or stumps.
• After extended periods of use, the tiller gearbox may become hot. To avoid
burns, do not touch the gearbox until it has had time to cool down.
• Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the
manufacturer of this product.
• Never operate the equipment on a slope.
• Use extreme caution when pulling the machine towards you.
• Start the unit carefully according to instructions from a normal operating
position and with feet well away from the tines, do not force tiller. It will do the job
better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was
designed.
• Maintain tiller with care. Keep tines clean for best performance and reduce the
risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories. Inspect
tines periodically and, if damaged, have them replaced. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from grease and lubricant.
• Never use a hose, water, or any liquids to clean or rinse o the tiller. Corrosive
liquids, water, fertilizers, and chemicals can enter the tiller and/or battery
compartment and damage electronic components and/or the battery pack, which
can result in a short circuit, increased risk of fire, and serious personal injury.
• Remove any buildup of dirt and debris on or around the tiller housing and/or
underneath the tiller. Wipe the tiller clean with a dry cloth occasionally.
• Check damaged parts. Before further use of this tiller, a guard or other 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
aect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated
elsewhere in this manual.
• If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
• Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not in use. Carry the unit
with the start key and battery packs removed.
• Store out of the reach of children.
• Do not hang unit so that the bail bar is depressed. Battery tools do not have to
be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating
5140-014
14” 40V MAX CORDLESS
& BRUSHLESS GARDEN TILLER
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