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Work area safety
WARNING:
Keep the cultivator away from
electric lines and communication cables. Touching
or approaching high-voltage lines with cultivator can
result in death or serious injury. Watch power lines
and electrical fences around the work area before
starting operation.
1.
Operate the machine under good visibility and
daylight conditions only. Do not operate the
machine in darkness or fog.
2.
Start and operate the engine only outdoors in
a well ventilated area. Operation in a confined or
poorly ventilated area can result in death due to
suffocation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
3.
Before operation, examine the work area for
wire fences, stones, or other solid objects.
They can damage the rotor blades.
4.
During operation, never stand on an unstable
or slippery surface or a steep slope. During
the cold season, beware of ice and snow and
always ensure secure footing.
5.
Avoid working close to fences, stumps or root
of trees. They can damage the rotor blades.
6.
Avoid working close to buildings, cars and
other properties. Stones and debris hit by the
cultivator may damage them.
Personal protective equipment
1.
Always wear heavy, long pants, sturdy boots,
gloves, and a long-sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose
clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals, or go
barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
2.
Always wear protective goggles to protect your eyes
from injury when using the machine. The goggles
must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in the USA, EN 166 in
Europe, or AS/NZS 1336 in Australia/New Zealand. In
Australia/New Zealand, it is legally required to wear
a face shield to protect your face, too.
It is an employer's responsibility to enforce
the use of appropriate safety protective equip-
ments by the tool operators and by other per-
sons in the immediate working area.
3.
Wear ear protection, such as ear muffs.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
4.
Always wear sturdy shoes with a non-slip
sole. This protects your feet against injuries and
ensures a good footing.
5.
Wear a dust mask as necessary.
Refueling
1.
Stop the engine before refueling. Keep away
from open flames and sparks. Never smoke
during refueling. Otherwise fire and/or explosion
may result.
2.
Refuel outdoors. Refueling in a closed room can
cause explosion of fuel vapor.
3.
Avoid contact with fuel or engine oil. Do not
inhale fuel vapor. If fuel or oil spills, wipe it off
of the machine and/or ground immediately. If
fuel spills on your clothes, change it immedi-
ately to prevent it from catching fire.
4.
After refueling, carefully tighten the fuel tank
cap and check for fuel leak. Move at least 3 m
(10 feet) away from the fueling source and site
before starting engine.
Only transport and store fuel in approved con-
5.
tainers. Keep children away from the stored
fuel.
Starting up the cultivator
1.
Before assembling or adjusting the machine,
switch off the motor and remove the spark
plug cap or the battery cartridge.
2.
Before handling the rotor blades, wear protec-
tive gloves.
Wear the personal protective equipments
3.
before starting the motor.
4.
Before starting the motor, inspect the machine
for damages, loose screws/nuts or improper
assembly. Check all control levers and switches
for easy action. Clean and dry the handles.
Never attempt to start the motor if the machine
5.
is damaged or not fully assembled with proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices. Otherwise serious injury may result.
Before starting the motor, carefully check that
6.
the rotor blade is not touching the ground,
your body, and other objects. Starting the motor
with the rotor blade contacting with foreign object
can cause serious accident.
7.
Before starting the motor, make sure that there
is no person or animal in the work area.
Adjust the shoulder harness and hand grip to
8.
suit the operator's body size.
9.
Replace the rotor blades if they are cracked,
bent, or damaged. Damaged rotor blades may
shatter during operation and cause serious injury.
10. Start and operate the machine only outdoors
in a well ventilated area. Operation in a confined
or poorly ventilated area can result in death due to
suffocation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
When starting the engine, place the machine
11.
on firm ground and then maintain good bal-
ance and secure footing.
12. When pulling the starter knob of the engine,
hold the power unit firmly against the ground
by your left hand. Never step on the drive shaft
of the power unit.
13. If the rotor blades rotate at idle, stop the
engine and adjust the idle speed down.
Otherwise unintentional contact with moving rotor
blade may result in serious injury.
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