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SPARKARRESTERWARNINGTO RESIDENTSOF CALIFORNIAAND SEVERALOTHERSTATES
Under California law, and under the laws of severalother states, you are not permitted to operate an
internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest, brush, hay, grain, or grass
covered land; or land covered by any flammable agricultural crop without an enginespark arrester in
continuous effective working order.
The engineon the unit is an internal combustion engine which burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel, and must be equippedwith a
spark arrester muffler in continuous effective working order. The spark arrester must beattached to theengine exhaust system in
such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ignite flammable material. Failureof the owner/operator of the unit to
comply with this regulation isa misdemeanor under California law (and other states) and may also be aviolation of other state
and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinancesor codes. Contactyour local fire marshal or forest service for specific information
about which regulations apply in your area.
Training
1. Carefully readthis Owner's Manual,the
separateEngineOwner'sManual, and any
other literature you may receive.Be thor-
oughly familiar with thecontrols and the
proper use of the tiller and its engine.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
2. Neverallow children to operate the
tiller. Neverallow adults to operate the
tiller without proper instruction.
3. Keepthe areaof operation clear of all
persons, particularly children and pets.
4. Keepin mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidentsor hazards
occurring to other people,their property,
and themselves.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the areawhere the
tiller is to be used and remove all foreign
objects.
2. Put the Wheels/Tines/PTODrive Lever
into NEUTRALbefore starting the engine.
3. Do not operate the tiller without
wearing adequateouter garments. Avoid
loose garments orjewelry that could get
caught in moving parts.
4. Do not operate the tiller when barefoot
or wearing sandals, sneakers,or light
footwear. Wear protective footwear that
will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
5. Do not till nearunderground electric
cables, telephone lines, pipes or hoses. If
in doubt, contact your telephone or utility
company.
6. Warning:Handlefuel with care; it is
highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive. Besure to takethe following
precautions:
a,
b.
Store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose.
The gas cap shall never be removed
or fuel addedwhile the engine is
running. Allow the engine to cool
for severalminutes before adding
fuel.
C,
Keepmatches, cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, open flames, and sparks
awayfrom thefuel tank and fuel
container.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Neverfill fuel tank indoors.
Use afunnel or spout to prevent
spillage.
e. Replaceall fuel tank and container
caps securely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine, but move the
machine awayfrom thearea of
spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
7. Nevermake adjustments when engine
is running (unless recommended by
manufacturer).
Operation
I. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Do not allow hands or any
other part of the body or clothing near the
rotating tines or near any other moving
part. The tines beginto rotate forward
once the enginestarts, the Tines/PTO
Clutch Lever is in the ENGAGEposition,
the Forward Interlock Leversare squeezed
closed andthe Wheels/Tines/PTODrive
Lever is shifted to FORWARD.The tines
rotate in Reversewhether the Interlock
Leversare closed or open.
2. Exerciseextreme caution when on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
Stayalert for hidden hazardsor traffic. Do
not carry passengers.
3,After striking aforeign object, stop the
engine, removethe wire from the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching the
spark plug. Thoroughly inspect the
machinefor any damage and repair the
damagebefore restarting and operating
the machine.
4, Exercisecaution to avoid slipping or
falling.
5. If the unit should start to vibrate abnor-
mally, stop the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire andprevent it from
touching the spark plug, and check imme-
diatelyfor the cause.Vibration is
generallya warning of trouble.
6. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching the
spark plug wheneveryou leavethe
operating position, before unclogging the
tines, or when making any repairs, adjust-
ments or inspections.
7. Takeall possible precautions when
leaving machine unattended. Stop engine.
Disconnect spark plug wire and move it
awayfrom spark plug. Remove ignition
keyon electric start models