Manual

SECTION1: SAFETY
This machine meets voluntary safety stan-
dard B71.8-1996, which is sponsoredbythe
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc.,
and is published bythe American National
Standards Institute.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this productcontains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
SafetyAlertSymbol
,_ This is a safety alert symbol. It is used
in this manual and on the unit to alert
you to 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.
ForwardClutchBail
ReverseClutchControl
(Mode/s643B&645A)
DepthRegulator
TineHoodFlap
Counter-Rotating-Tines
(CRT)
Drive Pin
Figure 1-1: Tiller featuresand contre/s. See separateEngine Owner'sManua/ to
identify enginecontre/s.
Training
1. Carefully readthis Own-
er's Manual,the separate
Engine Owner's Manual,
and any other literature you may receive.
Bethoroughly familiar with the controls
andthe proper use of the tiller and its en-
gine. Know how to stop the unit and disen-
gagethe controls quickly.
2. Neverallow childrento operatethe tiller.
Neverallow adults to operatethe tiller
without proper instruction.
3. Keepthe area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly children and pets.
4. Keepin mindthat the operatoror user is
responsible for accidents or hazardsoc-
curring to other people,their property,and
themselves.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the areawherethe
tiller is to be usedand removeall foreign
objects.
2. Be sure all tiller controls are released
and both wheelsare in theWheel Drive po-
sition beforestarting the engine.
3. Donot operatethe tiller without wearing
adequateouter garments. Avoid loose gar-
ments or jewelry that could get caught in
moving parts.
4. Do not operatethe tiller when barefoot
or wearing sandals, sneakers,or light foot-
wear.Wear protective footwear that will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
5. Do not till nearunderground electric ca-
bles, telephone lines, pipes or hoses. If in
doubt, contactyour telephone or utility
company.
6. Warning: Handlefuel with care; it is
highly flammable and its vapors areexplo-
sive. Takethe following precautions:
a. Store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose.
b. Thegas capshall neverberemovedor
fueladdedwhiletheengineisrunning.
Allowthe engineto cool for several
minutes beforeaddingfuel.
c. Keepmatches, cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, openflames andsparks away
from the fuel tank and fuel container.
d. Fillfuel tank outdoors with extreme
care.Neverfill fuel tank indoors. Use
a funnel or spout to preventspillage.
e. Replaceall fueltank and container
caps securely.
f. If fuel isspilled, do not attempt to
start the engine, but move the ma-
chine awayfrom the areaof spillage
and avoid creating any source of ig-
nition until fuel vapors havedissi-
pated.
7. Nevermakeadjustments when engineis
running (unless recommended by manu-
facturer).
Operation
1. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
2. Exerciseextreme caution when on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
Stay alert for hidden hazardsor traffic.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, removethe wire from the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching the
spark plug. Thoroughly inspect the ma-
chine for any damageand repairthe dam-
agebefore restarting and operating the
machine.
4. Exercisecautionto avoid slipping or fall-
ing.