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SAFETY SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind
Powered Rotary Tillers and Hand Supported Cultivators
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.
Preparation
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. Do not operate the equipment without wearing
adequate outer garments. Wear protective footwear
that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
4. Warning: Fuel is highly flammable.
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.
5. Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine is running.
6. Have multiple ABC class fire extinguishers nearby.
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 till above or near any electrical
cables, gas pipes, or any other utility lines.
Contact your local utility company
before using the Front Tine Tiller.
12. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
Front Tine Tiller 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.
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