Product Manual

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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SPECIAL MESSAGES
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention
to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as
helpful operating and servicing information. Please read
all the information carefully to avoid injury and machine
damage.
NOTE: General information is given throughout the
manual that may help the operator in the operation or
service of the machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read this section carefully. Operate the cultivator
according to the safety instructions and recommendations
outlined here and inserted throughout the text. Anyone
who uses this cultivator must read the instructions and be
familiar with the controls.
This symbol points out important safety
instructions which if not followed could
endanger your personal safety. Read and
follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate this equipment.
 
with the engine running.
 
engine is idling. If it does rotate when engine is idling,
contact the distributor for instructions.
      
Always wear sturdy footwear (e.g., steel-toed boots).
Never wear sandals, sneakers, or open shoes, and
never operate the cultivator with bare feet. Do not wear
loose clothing that might get caught in moving parts.
Always wear ANSI-approved safety glasses for eye
protection.
 
from any moving parts on engine and cultivator.
 
 
allow adults to operate the cultivator without proper
instruction.
        

 
 
must be removed from spark plug before any repairs
or adjustments are attempted.
 
150° F (65° C). Avoid these areas.
 
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas.
 
all foreign objects. Do not cultivate above underground
utilities, including water lines, gas lines, electric cables,
or pipes. Do not operate the cultivator in soil with
large rocks and foreign objects which can damage the
equipment.
 
remove the wire from the spark plug and secure, allow
to cool before attempting to remove the foreign object.
CAUTION
AVOID INJURY! THIS SYMBOL AND TEXT HIGHLIGHT
POTENTIAL HAZARDS OR DEATH TO THE OPERATOR
OR BYSTANDERS THAT MAY OCCUR IF THE HAZARDS
OR PROCEDURES ARE IGNORED.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
IMPORTANT
AVOID DAMAGE! THIS TEXT IS USED TO TELL THE
OPERATOR OF ACTIONS OR CONDITIONS THAT MIGHT
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE.