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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Ro ta ry Tillers TRAINING • Read the Owner’s Manual care ful ly. Be thor ough ly fa mil iar with the controls and the proper use of the equip ment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. • Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to op er ate the equipment without proper instruction. • Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par- tic u lar ly small children, and pets. PREPARATION • Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects. • Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine (mo tor). • Do not operate the equipment with out wearing ad e quate outer gar ments. Wear footwear that will im prove footing on slippery surfaces. • Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. • Use an approved fuel container. • Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine. • Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. • Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before restarting. • Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors. • Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine (motor) is running (except where specifically rec om mend ed by manufacturer). OPERATION • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. • Exercise extreme caution when op er at ing on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry pas sen gers. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly in spect the tiller for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and op er at ing the tiller. • Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. • If the unit should start to vibrate ab nor mal ly, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vi bra tion is generally a warning of trouble. • Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating position. • Take all possible precautions when leav ing the ma chine unattended. Disengage the tines, shift into neutral, and stop the engine. • Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Disconnect the cord on electric motors. • Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are dangerous. • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place. • Keep children and pets away. • Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate. • Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing. • Never allow bystanders near the unit. • Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller. • Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light. • Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward. If this occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE • Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe work ing condition. • Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts, and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equip ment is in safe working condition. • 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. • Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for im por tant details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period. - IMPORTANT CAUTIONS, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRIT I CAL IN FOR MATION IN THIS MANUAL. IMPORTANT: USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS A POSSI BIL I TY OF DAM AG ING THIS EQUIP MENT. NOTE: Gives essential information that will aid you to better un der stand, incorporate, or execute a particular set of instructions. Look for this symbol to point out impor 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 cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent ac ci den tal starting when setting up, trans port ing, adjusting or making re pairs. WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chem i cals known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity: Unleaded Regular3 Quarts (2.8L) Oil (API-SG-SL): (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) SAE 5w-30(Below 32°F/0°C) Spark Plug: (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) Champion RC12YC CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller. It has been designed, en ...