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5. Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may
catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward. If this
occurs, let go of the handle bars and do not restrain
the machine.
6. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
7. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds
on hard or slippery surfaces.
8. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
9. Look down and behind and use care when in reverse
or pulling machine towards you.
10. Start the engine according to the instructions found in
this manual and keep feet well away from the tines at
all times.
11. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the
engine.Thoroughly inspect the machine for any dam-
age. Repair the damage before starting and operating.
12. Disengage all clutch levers (if fitted) and stop engine
before you leave the operating position (behind the
handles). Wait until the tines come to a complete stop
before unclogging the tines, making any adjustments,
or inspections.
13. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
14. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn.
Do not touch.
15. Use caution when tilling near fences, buildings and
underground utilities. Rotating tines can cause
property damage or personal injury.
16. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to till
soil to deep at to fast of a rate.
17. If the machine should start making an unusual noise
or vibration, stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire and ground it against the engine. Inspect
thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage before
starting and operating.
18. Keep all shields, guards and safety devices in place
and operating properly.
19. Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is
running.
20. Use only attachments and accessories approved
by the manufacturer. Failure to do so, can result in
personal injury.
21. If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. Contact
Customer Support or your authorized dealer.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe
working order.
2. Allow a machine to cool at least five minutes before
storing. Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
3. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at
frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe
working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for
any damage.
4. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the
engine and make certain the tines and all moving
parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
5. Do not change the engine governor settings or
over-speed the engine. The governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
6. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
7. Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading,
transporting, and storage of this machine.
7. Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light
such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc.
8. Always refer to the operator’s manual for important
details if the machine is to be sotred for an extended
period.
9. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
10. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for
gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
11. According to the Consumer Products Safety
Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), this product has an
Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 60 hours
of operation. At the end of the Average Useful Life,
buy a new machine or have the machine inspected
annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure
that all mechanical and safety systems are working
properly and not worn excessively. Failure to do so
can result in accidents, injuries or death.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in
any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead
to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe
speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine
governor.
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Safe
Operation
Practices
WARNING
This machine is equipped
with an internal combus-
tion engine and should
not be used on or near
any unimproved forest-
covered, brushcovered or
grass-covered land unless
the engine’s exhaust
system is equipped with a
spark arrester meeting ap-
plicable local or provincial
laws (if any).
If a spark arrester is used,
it should be maintained in
effective working order by
the operator.
A spark arrester for the muf-
fler is available through your
nearest engine authorized
service dealer.
Notice regarding Emis-
sions
Engines which are certified
to comply with California
and federal EPA emission
regulations for SORE (Small
Off Road Equipment) are
certified to operate on regu-
lar unleaded gasoline, and
may include the following
emission control systems:
Engine Modification (EM)
and Three Way Catalyst
(TWC) if so equipped.