Product Manual

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Important Safety Information
 Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury
or property damage.
 The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tiller. Always be
aware of the environment and ensure that the tiller is used in a safe and responsible manner.
 Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the tiller until they have read this manual and have
developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
 Do not modify this tiller in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the tiller. There are specific applications for which the tiller was
designed.
 Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. It will
be safer and do a better job at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use this equipment
for a purpose for which it was not intended.
 Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
WORK AREA SAFETY
 Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the tiller in confined work areas may
put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts.
 Do not allow the tiller to come into contact with an electrical source. The tiller is not insulated and
contact will cause electrical shock.
 Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tiller. Do not allow
children to handle the tiller.
 Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your
work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury
and/or property damage if contacted.
PERSONAL SAFETY
 Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tiller. Do not
use it while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the tiller may result in serious personal injury.
 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts. Air vents on the tiller often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
 Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant
safety goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust