SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR POWERED WALK-BEHIND ROTARY
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Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine
(motor) is running.
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Do not operate the tiller while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
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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 strenu-
ous work, check with your doctor before operating a
powered walk-behind tiller.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe
working condition.
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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.
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Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside
a building where ignition sources are present, such
as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and
the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
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Always refer to the operator's manual for important
details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
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Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for safe
loading, unloading, transport, and storage of machine.
- IMPORTANT -
CAUTIONS, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF
ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRIT I CAL
IN FOR MA TION IN THIS MANUAL.
IMPORTANT:
USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS A
POS SI BIL I TY OF DAM AG ING THIS EQUIP MENT.
NOTE:
Gives essential information that will aid you to
better understand, incorporate, or execute a particular set
of instructions.
Look for this symbol to point out im-
por tant safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BE COME ALERT!!! YOUR
SAFE TY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug in order to pre-
vent ac ci den tal starting when setting
up, trans port ing, adjusting or making
re pairs.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product con tains
chem i cals known to the State of Cal i for nia to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc-
tive harm.
SAFETY RULES
TILLERS AND HAND-SUPPORTED CULTIVATORS
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