Operator`s manual
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Operator's Manual
VECTOR™ Compact Tiller
Part No. 18088
TINES DANGER/OPERATION
Tine Shield Decal
Part No. LBL516C
BELT AND PULLEY WARNING
Belt Guard Decal
SAFETY DECALS
This rototiller unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from
an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.
Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to
operated this equipment safely and eectively, we have placed several safety labels on the tiller to remind you of this important
information while you are operating the unit.
These important safety labels are illustrated below, and are shown here to help familiarize you with the location and content
of the safety messages you will see as you perform normal tilling operations. Please review these labels now. If you have any
questions regarding their meaning or how to comply with these instructions, reread the complete safety instruction text on
the preceding pages. For additional questions European customers may contact their local dealer and US customers must call
Earthquake customer service.
Should any of the safety labels become unreadable because of being worn, faded, or otherwise damaged during the use of your
tiller, please use the part number information provided to order a replacement label. European customers can order from their
local dealer and US customers can order by calling Earthquake customer service. These safety labels are easily applied, and will
act as a constant visual reminder to you, and others who may use the equipment. Follow the safety instructions necessary for
safe, eective operation of your rototiller.
Part No. 18091
WARNING
Tine Shield Decal
Part No. LBL3100D
CLUTCH ENGAGE
Handlebar Decal
Company: Ardisam Inc.
Part No: 18092
Description: -
T
ype: Decal
REV: 1
Born: 100611
ECN No: 9087
Artist: Scott Andrew Waldal
IMPORTANT: Please slit backing material to ensure ease of removal.
Colors Used:
Pantone
Process Black
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH
• Read operator’s manual(s).
• Know the location and function of all controls.
• Keep all shields and guards in place
and working while running.
• Never operate tiller when children are around.
• Dress appropriately -- wear sturdy footwear.
• Carefully inspect area to be tilled --
remove large rocks and other foreign objects.
• Do NOT till above underground electric,
water, gas, or other utility lines and pipes.
• STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE
before removing debris or servicing unit.
• When leaving the operating position for any reason:
-- shut o the engine.
-- wait for all moving parts to stop.
Pantone
179 Orange
REFER TO OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR
DETAILED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TO START:
1. Release drive control lever to neutral position.
2. Turn ON/OFF switch to ON position.
3. Move throttle control lever to fast position on engine.
4. Move choke lever to choke position on engine.
5. Pull starter rope until engine starts.
6. Move choke lever back to run position.
AVOID INJURY FROM
ROTATING TINES!
Keep hands, feet and
clothing away.
• Tines rotate when tiller
is engaged.
• Tines rotate when drive
control lever is pulled back.
• Releasing the drive control
lever to neutral stops
the tines.
DANGER
OPERATION
18088
14318 Type: Rototiller
93
130 rpm
Max. Power: 1.6 kw
130
rpm
93
130
rpm
Part No. 14370
TINE SPEED (CE)
Tine Decal
Part No. 14287
TINE SPEED (CE)
Tine Decal
Part No. 14293
CE SAFETY WARNINGS
INCLUDING SOUND
Part No. 14286
NAMEPLATE DECAL (CE)
Part No. 14292
BELT ENGAGE ICONS
Control Lever Decal