ALM EarthWise TC70016 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 3

MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE - Keep clean for best
performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Inspect unit cord periodically, and if
damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service
facility. Inspect extension cord periodically and
replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and
free from oil.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS - Before further
use of the product, any part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any
other condition that may affect its operation. Any
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced. For assistance call our customer service
help line at 1-800-633-1501.
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from blades.
DOUBLE INSULATION – The tiller/cultivator has
double insulation. This means that all external
metal parts are insulated from the electrical supply.
This is achieved by introducing an insulation layer
between electrical and mechanical parts. The
double insulation guarantees you the greatest
possible safety.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not expose unit to water or operate unit on wet
ground.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury to persons,
do not operate without guards in place.
Be aware of the extension cord while operating the
tiller/cultivator. Be careful not to trip on the cord.
Always guide the cord away from the tines.
OVERHEAT PROTECTION - If the tiller/cultivator is
blocked by a foreign object or if the motor is
overloaded, the motor will switch off automatically
by the protection device. Release the trigger lever
and wait for the motor to cool down (approx. 15
minutes) before starting the tiller again.
CAUTION: The tiller/cultivator may bounce upward
and/or jump forward if the tines strike extremely
hard packed soil, frozen ground, or buried obstacles
such as large stones, roots or stumps.
WARNING: Replace damaged cord immediately.
LIGHTING - Only operate your tiller/cultivator in
daylight or good artificial light.
Do not operate the tiller/cultivator on a slope that is
too steep for safe operation. When on slopes, slow
down and make sure you have good footing.
GENERAL SAFETY
Before starting the tiller/cultivator make sure the
tines are not touching any object and are free to
move.
Grip the guide bar firmly with both hands. Never
operate the tiller/cultivator with one hand.
WARNING: Do not operate the tiller/cultivator near
underground electrical cables, telephone lines,
pipes or hoses.
If the tiller/cultivator strikes a foreign body, turn it off
immediately, wait for the tines to stop and check for
damage. If necessary, repair before restarting.
If the tiller/cultivator starts to vibrate abnormally,
turn it off immediately and check for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
DANGER: RISK OF CUT - Wear gloves and use
caution when cleaning or performing maintenance
on the tiller/cultivator.
Always turn off the tiller/cultivator, disconnect from
the power supply and wait until the tines come to a
complete stop before carrying out any maintenance
or repairs.
CAUTION: Tines do not stop immediately after the
tiller/cultivator is turned off.
CAUTION: Risk of injury. Do not put hands, feet or
any body part or clothing near the rotating tines.
WARNING: California Proposition 65:
This product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING: Some dust and debris created by the
use of this tool could contain chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
- chemicals in fertilizers
- compounds in insecticides, herbicides, and
pesticides
- arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber
Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies,
depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated
area and with approved safety equipment such as
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Model TC70016