Use and Care Manual

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means: Attention! Become Alert!

Your Safety Is Involved.

Read operator’s manual before operating this machine. Failure to follow directions could result in

serious injury.

Thrown objects. Remove all rocks, stones, and foreign objects which could be thrown by machine.

Do not use if children or bystanders are present.

Rotating tines can cause serious injury. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away.

Wear eye protection complying with ANSI Z87.1 and hearing protection.

Disconnect spark plug wire when not in use or before servicing, cleaning, or performing maintenance on the unit.

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. NEVER run unit indoors or in a poorly

ventilated area.

Do NOT touch hot muffler or cylinder. These parts are extremely hot from operation and may remain hot for a short time

after operation.

To reduce risk of fire, clean spilled gas and oil and keep unit free from debris. Gasoline is extremely flammable. Allow

machine to cool before refueling.

Safety Definitions

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Control and Operating Symbols

The following symbols are used on the product and in this manual to alert the operator of potential safety hazards. Read them

carefully, and understand their meaning.

Safety Alert Symbols

Safety Warning Symbols

The following symbols may be found on your tiller. Carefully read and understand their meaning.

Important Safety Information

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor/moderate injury.

NOTICE

Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Oil Fill Location: Do Not Overfill.

Clutch Lever: Depressing the upper lever engages the tines and drive wheels for the tilling operation.

Depressing the lower engages the tines and drive wheels for reversing the tiller.

Throttle Control: Move throttle lever to the left to increase engine speed. Move throttle lever to the right

to decrease engine speed.

Fuel ON/OFF Valve: Move fuel valve lever to the right to the ON position to operate the tiller.

Choke Lever: Move choke lever to the left for cold engine starting. Move choke lever to the right once engine is

started or for warm engine starting.