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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended. Disengage the power take-off,
lower the attachment, shift into neutral, stop the motor, and remove the key (if applicable).
■ Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the motor and make certain all moving parts have
stopped.
■ Never operate the machine 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 transport speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.
■ Never allow bystanders near the unit.
■ Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the machine (such as
wheel weights, counterweights, and the like).
■ 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.
■ Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you.
■ Switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the tines.
■ Never pick up or carry a machine while the motor is running.
■ Do not operate the tiller while under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
Maintenance and Storage
■ Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe working condition.
■ Check shear bolts, and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
■ Always refer to the operator’s manual for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended
period.
■ Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for safe loading, unloading, transport, and storage of
machine.
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