Note:Thearrowonthetinesmustpoint
inthepointthedirectionofforwardrotation
(counterclockwise,whenviewedfromtheleft
side).
•Fora40.6cm(16inch)tillingwidth,install
theoutertineswiththeshortendofthetine
pipefacingtowardthecenterofthemachine.
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1.Boltandlocknut(2)
•Fora53.3cm(21inch)tillingwidth,install
theoutertineswiththeshortendofthe
tinepipefacingtowardtheoutsideofthe
machine.
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1.Boltandlocknut(2)
4.Securetheoutertinesusingthe2boltsand2
locknuts.
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;hearingprotection;andgloves.Tieback
longhairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Keepyourhands,feet,otherbodyparts,and
clothingawayfromrotatingtinesandmovingparts
ofthemachine.Thetinesbeginrotatingwhen
youstarttheengineandmaycontinuetorotate
momentarilyafteryoushutofftheengine.
•Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoinstructions
inthisOperator’sManualandwithyourfeetwell
awayfromthetines.
•Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpulling
themachinetowardyou.T oavoidgettingpinned
againstastructure,allowenoughdistanceto
reversedirectionnearawallorfence.
•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Keep
smallchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder
thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultwhois
notoperatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.
•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives
areinneutralandyouareintheoperatingposition.
•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
•Donotattempttoadjustthemachinewhilethe
engineisrunning.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate
abnormally,immediatelyshutofftheengine,wait
forallmovingpartstostop,anddisconnectthe
wirefromthesparkplugbeforeexaminingthe
machinefordamage.Vibrationisoftenawarning
signoftrouble.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore
resumingoperation.
•Donotoperatethemachineathightransport
speedsonhardorslipperysurfaces.
•Lookbehindanddownandusecarewhen
reversing.
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