user manual

ENGLISH 9
OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the tiller for the first time, please review
the IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on page 3 and
BEFORE OPERATION chapter starting on page 8.
Even if you have operated other tillers, take time to become
familiar with the operation of this tiller’s controls and
handling.
For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an
enclosed area, such as a garage. Your engine’s exhaust
contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can collect
rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death.
If the tiller starts to shake or vibrate, stop the engine
immediately. After the tiller tines have completely stopped,
inspect them to determine the cause of the vibration.
Sudden vibration is a sign of a hazardous problem, such as
loose or damaged tilling tines (or tiller attachment), hidden
objects in the soil, or ground that is too hard to till. Do not
operate the tiller until the problem is corrected.
Prolonged exposure to vibration may cause vibration
syndrome (Raynaud’s disease). Symptoms include loss of
skin color in the hands and numbness or a painful tingling
sensation in the fingers, hands, and arms. Regular users of
any power equipment may feel the numbness or pain
spontaneously, at any time, not just after using the
equipment. If any of these symptoms occur, see a
physician immediately.
Moving the Tiller
Do not move the tiller with the engine running.
The tiller has transport wheels [3] to allow easy
maneuvering to and from the work area. Install the
transport wheels by inserting the wheel bar up through the
transmission housing.
Before tilling, remove the lock pin [1], clevis pin [2], and
transport wheels [3] and install the drag bar.
Drag Bar Installation
1. Make sure the engine is OFF before installing the drag
bar.
2. Remove the lock pin [1] and the clevis pin [2].
3. Remove the wheel assembly [3].
4. Install the drag bar [4] with the pointed edge of the drag
bar towards the tiller tines using the 6 x 25 mm clevis
pin and lock pin.
5. When your tilling job is completed, reinstall the transport
wheels in the reverse order of removal.
[3]
[2]
6 x 25 mm
[1]
[4]