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SAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind
Powered Rotary Tillers and Hand Supported Cultivators
WARNING! Read all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in fire, serious injury and/or DEATH.
The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution
are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Set up Precautions
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
2. Disengage all clutches and shift into
neutral before starting the engine.
3. Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable, and
potentially explosive. Take the following precautions:
a. Store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose.
b. Refuel outdoors only and do not
smoke while refueling.
c. Add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while
the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
d. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any source
of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
e. Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
4. Have multiple ABC class fire extinguishers nearby.
5. Do not operate the equipment without
wearing adequate protective clothing.
Wear protective footwear that will improve
footing on slippery surfaces.
6. Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine is running.
7. Operation of this equipment may create sparks that
can start fires around dry vegetation.
A spark arrestor may be required. The operator
should contact local fire agencies for laws or
regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.
8. Set up and use only on a flat, level,
well-ventilated surface.
9. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, heavy-duty
work gloves, and dust mask/respirator during set up.
10. Use only lubricants and fuel recommended
in the Specifications chart of this manual.
11. NEVER operate above or near any
electrical cables, gas pipes, or any other
utility lines. Contact your local utility
company before using the Cultivator.
12. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
Cultivator is to be used. Beware of possible
buried obstacles such as cable, conduit, irrigation
lines, and landscape fabric. Remove all large
sticks, stones, wires, or other foreign objects.
Training
1. Read the operating and service instruction manual
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to
stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the
equipment. Never allow adults to operate
the equipment without proper instruction.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people, their property, and themselves.
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