Honda FRC800 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 8

TILLER SAFETY
Fire and Burn Hazards
• The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials.
– Keep the tiller at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from buildings and
other equipment during operation.
– Keep flammable materials away from the tiller.
• The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for
a while after stopping the engine.
Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot. Let the engine cool
before storing the tiller indoors.
Refuel With Care
Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode.
Never remove the gas cap or add gasoline with the engine running.
Allow the engine to cool if it has been in operation.
Refuel only outdoors in a well-ventilated area and on a level surface.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a
plastic liner.
Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Make sure that any spilled fuel has been wiped up and cleaned before starting
the engine.
Always store gasoline in an approved container.
Avoid Rotating Tines
Rotating tines can cause serious cuts and even amputate body parts. Keep
away from the tine area whenever the engine is running. If you need to
work around the tines to clear accumulated objects or for any other
reason, always shut off the engine. After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, remove the spark plug cap, thoroughly inspect the machine for
any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the
machine.
Wear heavy-duty gloves when you need to clean the tine area or handle
the tines.
Clear Tilling Area
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running.
A tine can throw rocks and other objects with enough force to cause
serious injury. Before tilling, carefully inspect the area and remove all
stones, sticks, bones, nails, pieces of wire, and other foreign objects. If
children get close to the operation area, stop the tiller and shut off the
engine. Never operate the tines over gravel.
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