SECTION1: SAFETY
Thismachinemeetsvoluntarysafetystan,
dardB71.8-1996, whichissponsoredbythe
OutdoorPowerEquipmentInstitute,Inc.,
andispublishedbythe AmericanNational
StandardsInstitute.
WARNING
Theengineexhaustfromthisproductcontains
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCaliforniato
causecancer,birthdefectsor otherreproduc-
This is a safety alert symbol. It is used
_i&, in this manual and on the unit to alert
youto potential hazards. When you
see this symbol, read and obey the
message that follows it. Failure to obey
safety messages could result in
personal injury or property damage.
ForwardClutchB_
ClutchControl
(Models634FJ634A)
Depth Regulator
Tine HoodFlap
dard-Rotating-Tines
(SRT)
DrivePin
Figure1-1: Tillerfeaturesandcontrols.SeeseparateEngineOwner'sManualto
identifyenginecontrols.
Training 3. Donot operatethetiller without wearing
"_ @ 1. Carefullyreadthis Own- adequateouter garments. Avoid loose gar-
er's Manual,the separate ments or jewelry that could get caught in
EngineOwner'sManual, moving parts.
and anyother literatureyou may receive. 4. Do not operatethe tiller when barefoot
Bethoroughly familiar with the controls or wearingsandals,sneakers,or light foot-
e. Replaceall fuel tank and container
capssecurely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine,but movethe ma-
chineawayfrom the areaof spillage
and avoidcreating any source of ig-
andthe proper use of the tiller and its en- wear.Wearprotective footwear that will nition until fuel vapors havedissi-
gine.Know howto stop the unit anddisen- improve footing on slippery surfaces.
gagethe controls quickly.
2. Neverallow childrento operatethetiller.
Neverallow adults to operatethe tiller
without proper instruction.
3. Keepthe area of operation clearof all
persons,particularly children and pets. highly flammableand its vapors areexplo-
4. Keepin mindthat theoperatoror useris sive.Takethe following precautions:
a. Storefuel in containers specifically
responsiblefor accidents or hazardsoc-
curring to other people,their property,and designedfor this purpose.
themselves.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect thearea wherethe
tiller is to be used and removeall foreign
objects.
2. Be sure all tiller controls are released
and bothwheelsare in theWheelDrive po-
sition beforestarting the engine.
pated.
5. Do not till nearunderground electric ca- 7. Nevermakeadjustmentswhenengineis
bles, telephonelines, pipesor hoses.If n running (unless recommendedby manu-
doubt, contact your telephoneor utility facturer).
company.
6. Warning: Handlefuel with care: it is Operation
b. Thegascapshallneverberemovedor
fueladdedwhiletheengineisrunning.
Allow theenginetocoolfor several
minutesbeforeaddingfuel.
c. Keepmatches,cigarettes,cigars,
pipes, openflamesand sparksaway
from thefueltank and fuelcontainer.
d. Fillfuel tank outdoors with extreme
care.Neverfill fuel tank indoors. Use
afunnel or spout to preventspillage.
1. Do not put handsor feet nearor under
rotating parts.
2. Exerciseextreme caution when on or
crossing gravel drives,walks, or roads.
Stayalert for hidden hazardsor traffic. Do
not carry passengers.
3.After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine,remove the wire from the spark
plug wire and prevent itfrom touching the
spark plug. Thoroughly inspect the ma-
chinefor any damageand repair the dam-
age before restarting and operating the
machine.
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