Maintenance And Storage - EarthQuake Pioneer 31285 Manuel De L'utilisateur

OPERATION
• Do not allow hands, feet, or other body parts, or clothing near
the rotating tines or any other moving part. The tines begin to
rotate once the engine/motor is started and the activating device
is engaged. The tines may momentarily rotate after the activating
device is released.
• Exercise extreme caution when crossing gravel surfaces. Stay
alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• If an object becomes lodged in the tines, flip the ON/OFF switch
to the OFF position, allow to cool before attempting to remove
the foreign object.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), remove
the wire from the spark plug (or disconnect the cord for electric
products), thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage, and
repair the damage before restarting and operating the machine.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
• If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning sign of trouble.
• Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating position,
before unclogging the tines, and when making any repairs,
adjustments and inspections.
• Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the machine unattended.
• Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, shut off the engine
and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent
accidental starting. Disconnect the cord on electric motors.
• Do not operate tiller under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate tiller without guards, covers, and hoods in place.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till or
cultivate too deep at too fast a rate.
• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on hard or
slippery surfaces.
• Never allow bystanders near the machine, especially small
children.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer of the machine (such as wheel weights,
counterweights, and the like).
• Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
• 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 handlebars and do not restrain the machine.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine
towards you. To avoid getting pinned against a structure, ensure
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Pioneer Dual Direction Rear Tine
NOTICE
THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF YOUR
ROTOTILLER ARE DETERMINED FROM
THE OPERATING POSITION AS YOU FACE
THE DIRECTION OF FORWARD TRAVEL.
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY
WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE
OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
adequate distance before reversing near a wall or fence.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the
engine.
• Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to
instructions and with feet away from the tines.
• Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine (motor) is
running.
• Do not operate the tiller while under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
• Powered walk-behind tiller work is strenuous. You must be
in good physical condition and mentally alert. If you have any
condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check
with your doctor before operating a powered walk-behind tiller.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe working
condition.
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and other bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
• To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and secure
the spark plug wire from the spark plug before performing tiller
maintenance.
• Pulleys and belts should be kept free of oil or other moisture for
efficient operation.
• Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a closed
building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water
and space heaters, clothes dryers and the like. Allow engine to
cool before storing in any enclosure.
• Always refer to the operator's guide instructions for important
details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
Follow manufacturer's recommendations for safe loading,
unloading, transport and storage of machine.
Operator Manual
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