16.Do notoverloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto till soilto
deepat toofast of a rate.
17.Ifthe machineshouldstart makinganunusualnoiseor
vibration,stopthe engine,disconnectthe spark plugwire
and groundit againstthe engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor
damage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperating.
18.Keepallshields,guards,andsafetydevicesin placeand
operatingproperly.
19.Neverpick upor carrymachinewhiletheengineis running.
20.Use onlyattachmentsand accessoriesapprovedbythe
manufacturer.Failureto doso can resultin personalinjury.
21. Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthis manual,use
care andgoodjudgment.Contactyour dealerortelephone
1-800-800-7310for assistanceandthe nameof your
nearestservicingdealer.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.
2. Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessat frequent
intervalsto keepthe machineinsafe workingcondition.
Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor anydamage.
3. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stopthe engine
and makecertainthe tinesand all movingpartshave
stopped.Disconnectthe spark plugwire andgroundit
againstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.
4. Do notchangethe enginegovernorsettings orover-speed
the engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafe
operatingspeedofthe engine.
5. Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as
necessary.
6. Followthis manualfor safeloading,unloading,transporting,
and storageofthis machine.
7. Neverstorethemachineor fuelcontainerinsidewhere
there isanopenflame,spark orpilot lightsuchas a water
heater,furnace,clothesdryer,etc.
8. Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor properinstructions
on off-seasonstorage.
9. Ifthe fueltank hasto bedrained,dothis outdoors.
10.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas,oil,
etc.to protectthe environment.
Your Responsibility
1. Restrictthe useofthis power machineto personswhoread,
understand,andfollowthe warningsand instructionsinthis
manualand onthe machine.
2. Thesafetylabelsonthetiller are showninthe "Safety
Labels"section.Toensuresafeoperationof the tiller,follow
theinstructionsonall labelsclosely.
5
ces
WARNING
This symbol points
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
not followed,could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
ofyourself and others.
Readandfollow all
instructions inthis man-
ual beforeattemptingto
operate this machine.
Failureto complywith
these instructions
may result in personal
njury.When you see
this symbol, HEED ITS
WARNING!