Download I:Rl FI`SlVl N

Safe Handling of Gasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecare in
handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableand the vaporsare
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilled
on yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyour skin and
changeclothesimmediately.
•
•
Use onlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleor on a truckor trailerbed
with a plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the groundaway
fromyour vehiclebeforefilling.
•
Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck
or trailerand refueliton the ground.If this is notpossible,then
refuelsuchequipmenton a trailerwith a portablecontainer,rather
thanfrom a gasolinedispensernozzle.
Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rimof the fuel tank or
containeropeningat all times untilfuelingis complete.Do not use
a nozzlelock-opendevice.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesand other sourcesof
ignition.
Neverfuel machineindoors.
•
•
•
•
•
bottomof filler neck to allowspacefor fuel expansion.
Replacegasolinecapand tighten securely.
If gasolineisspilled,wipe itoff theengineand equipment.Move
unitto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine.
To reducefire hazards,keepmachinefreeof grass, leaves,or
otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanup oil or fuel spillageand removeany
fuel soakeddebris.
Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereis an
•
•
•
•
openflame,spark or pilotlightas on a water heater,space heater, •
furnace,clothesdryer or othergas appliances.
•
OPERATION
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
After strikinga foreignobjector ifyour machineshouldstart makingan unusualnoiseor vibration,immediately
shut the engineoff.
Disconnectthe sparkplug wire,ground itagainstthe engineand
performthe followingsteps:
a. Inspectfor damage.
b.
c.
Neverremovegas capor add fuel whilethe engineishot or running.Allowengineto cool at leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
Neveroverfill fueltank. Fill tankto no morethan1/2inchbelow
•
Lookdownand behindand usecare whenin reverseor pulling
machinetowardsyou.
Start the engineaccordingto the instructionsfoundinthis manual
and keepfeet well awayfromthe tines at all times.
Do not puthandsor feet near rotatingparts.Contactwith the
rotatingpartscan amputatehandsand feet.
Do notoperatemachinewhileunder the influence
of alcoholor
drugs.
•
Repairor replaceanydamagedparts.
Checkfor anyloose partsand tightento assurecontinued
safe operation.
Disengageall clutchlevers(if fitted)and stopengine beforeyou
leavethe operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait until
the tines cometo a completestop beforeuncloggingthe tines,
makingany adjustments,or inspections.
Neverrun an engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas.
Mufflerand enginebecomehot and cancause a burn.Do not
touch.
Usecautionwhentillingnear fences,buildingsand underground
utilities. Rotatingtines can causepropertydamageor personal
injury.
Donot overloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto till soil too
deep at too fastof a rate.
If the machineshouldstart makingan unusualnoiseor vibration,
stop the engine,disconnectthe spark plugwire and groundit
againstthe engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairany
damagebeforestartingand operating.
Keepall shields,guards,and safetydevicesin placeand operating properly.
Neverpick up or carry machinewhilethe engineis running.
Useonly attachmentsand accessoriesapprovedby the manufactureras listedin the PartsList pagesof this operator'smanual.
Failureto do so can resultin personalinjury.
If situationsoccur whichare notcoveredinthis manual,use care
and good judgement.ContactCustomerSupportat 1-800-4MYHOMEfor assistanceand the nameof thenearestservicedealer
MAINTENANCE
Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgood visibilityor light.Always
be sureof yourfootingand keepa firm hold on the handles.
Keepbystandersawayfrom the machinewhileit isinoperation.
Stopthe machineif anyoneentersthe area.
Be carefulwhentilling in hard ground.Thetines maycatchin the
groundand propelthe tillerforward.If this occurs,let go of the
handlebarsand do not restrainthe machine.
•
Keepthe machine,attachmentsand accessoriesin safeworking
order.
•
Allowthe machineto coolat leastfive minutesbeforestoring.
Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation
regularly.
Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessat frequentintervals
to keepthe machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachineforany damage.
Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stop the engineand
makecertain thetines and all movingparts havestopped.
Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand grounditagainstthe engineto
preventunintendedstarting.
•
Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon or crossinggravel
surfaces.Stayalert for hiddenhazardsor traffic. Do notcarry
passengers.
Neveroperatethe machineat hightransportspeedson hard or
slipperysurfaces.
Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling.
•
4
& STORAGE