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Safety
SPARKARRESTERWARNINGTORESIDENTSOFCALIFORNIAANDSEVERALOTHERSTATES
Under California law, and under the laws of severalother states, you are not permitted to operatean
internal combustion engineusing hydrocarbon fuels on anyforest, brush, hay, grain, or grass
covered land; or land covered byany flammableagricultural crop without an engine spark arrester in
continuous effective working order.
Theengineon the unit is an internal combustion engine whichburns gasoline,a hydrocarbon fuel, and must be equippedwith a
spark arrester muffler in continuous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust system in
such a manner that flames or heatfrom the system will not ignite flammablematerial. Failureof the owner/operator of the unit to
comply with this regulation is a misdemeanorunder California law (and other states) and may also bea violation 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's
Manual, andany other literature you may
receive, Bethoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the tiller
and its engine. Know how to stop the unit
and disengagethe controls quickly.
2. Neverallow children to operate the
tiller,Neverallow adults to operate the
tiller without proper instruction,
3, Keepthe area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly children and pets.
4. Keepin mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people, their property,
and themselves.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the areawhere the
tilleris to be used and remove all foreign
objects.
2. Besure all tiller controls are released
and both wheels arein the Wheel Drive
position before starting the engine,
3. Do not operatethetiller without
wearing adequateouter garments. Avoid
loose garments orjewelry that could get
caught in moving parts.
4. Do not operatethetillerwhen barefoot
or wearing sandals, sneakers,or light
footwear. Wear protective footwearthat
will improve footing on slippery surfaces,
5. Do not till near underground 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 take thefollowing
precautions:
a, Storefuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose.
b, The gas cap shall never be removed
or fuel addedwhile the engine is
running, Allow the engine to cool
for several minutes before adding
fuel.
C,
Keepmatches,cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, open flames,and sparks
away from the fuel tank and fuel
container.
d, Fillfuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Neverfill fuel tank indoors,
Usea funnel 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
machineaway from the areaof
spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors
havedissipated,
7. Never makeadjustments when engine
is running (unless recommendedby
manufacturer).
Operation
1. Do not put hands or feet nearor under
rotating parts. The tines begin to rotate
once the engine starts and the Forward
Clutch Bail (or ReverseClutchControl) is
engaged.
2. Exerciseextreme caution whenon or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads,
Stay alert for hidden hazardsor traffic. Do
not carry passengers,
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, remove the wire from the spark
plug and prevent it from touching the
spark plug, thoroughly inspectthe
machine for any damage,and repair the
damage before 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 and prevent it from
touching the spark plug, and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a 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 anyrepairs, adJust-
ments or inspections,