Manual

WARNING
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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation
in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of
the operator can result in serious injury.This machine is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Failure to observethe following safety instructionscould result in
serious injuryor death.
Training
• Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the
machineandin the manual(s)beforeattemptingto
assemNeand operate.Keepthis manualin a safe
placefor futureandregularreferenceandfor ordering
replacementparts.
• Befamiliarwithallcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.
Knowhowto stopthe machine.
• Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operate
thismachine.Children14yearsoldandovershould
readand understandtheoperationinstructionsand
safetyrulesin thismanualand shouldbe trainedand
supervisedbya parent.
• Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithout
properinstruction.
• Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildrenat least
75feetfromthe machinewhileit is in operation.Stop
machineif anyoneentersthearea.
Preparation
• Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentis
to beused.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,andother
foreignobjectswhichcouldbetrippedoverandcause
personalinjury.
• Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose
fittingslacksand shirt.Loosefittingclothesor jewelry
canbe caughtin movaNeparts. Neveroperatethis
machinein barefeetorsandals.
• Disengagedutch leversandshift (if provided)into
neutral("N') beforestartingtheengine.
• Neverleavethis machineunattendedwiththe engine
running.
• Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengine
is running,exceptwherespedficallyrecommendedin
theoperator'smanual.
• Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse
extremecarein handlinggasoline.Gasolineis
extremelyflammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis
spilledon yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.
Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.
• Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
• Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand other
sourcesof ignition.
• Neverremovegas cap oraddfuel whilethe engine
ishot or running.
• Allowengineto coolat leasttwominutesbefore
refueling
• Neveroverfill fuel tank.Fill tankto nomorethanY2
inch belowbottomof filler neckto providespacefor
fuelexpansion.
• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
• If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off theengineand
equipment.Movemachineto anotherarea.Waitfive
minutesbeforestartingthe engine.
• Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinside
nearanopenflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,
wateror spaceheater,clothesdryer,etc.).
• Allowmachineto cool fiveminutesbeforestoring.
Operation
• Do not puthandsor feetnearrotatingparts.Contact
withthe rotatingpartscan amputatehandsandfeet.
• Do notoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceof
alcoholor drugs.
• Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor
light.Nwaysbesureof yourfootingandkeepa firm
holdonthe handles.
• Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildrenat least
75feetfromthe machinewhileit is in operation.
Stopthe machineif anyoneentersthe area.
• Becarefulwhentilling inhardground.The tinesmay
catchin thegroundand propelthe tillerforward.
If thisoccurs,let god the handlebarsanddo not
restrainthe machine.
• Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonor
crossinggravelsurfaces.Stayalert for hidden
hazardsortraffic.
• Neveroperatethe machineat hightransportspeeds
onhardor slipperysurfaces.
• Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling.
• Lookdownandbehindanduse carewhenin reverse
orpullingmachinetowardsyou.
• Starttheengineaccordingto the instructionsfound
in thismanualandkeepfeetwell awayfromthe tines
at alltimes.
• Neverfuelmachineindoors.
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