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Indicates WARNING, DANGER, or
CAUTION.
Wear eye protection complying with ANSI
Z87.1 and hearing protection.
Read operator’s manual before operating
this machine. Failure to follow directions
could result in serious injury.
Disconnect spark plug wire when not in use
or before servicing, cleaning, or performing
maintenance on the unit.
Thrown objects. Remove all rocks, stones,
and foreign objects which could be thrown by
machine
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odorless and deadly gas. NEVER run unit
indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Do not use if children or bystanders are
present.
Do NOT touch hot muffler or cylinder. These
parts are extremely hot from operation and
may remain hot for a short time after opera-
tion.
Rotating parts can cause serious injury.
Keep hands, feet and clothing away.
To reduce risk of fire, clean spilled gas and
oil and keep unit free from debris. Gasoline is
extremely flammable. Allow machine to cool
before refueling.
Safety Definitions
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Safety Warning Symbols
Control and Operating Symbols
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor/moderate
injury or equipment/property damage.
The following symbols are used on the product and in this manual to alert the operator of potential safety hazards.
Read them carefully, and understand their meaning.
Safety Alert Symbols
The following symbols may be found on your tiller. Carefully read and understand their meaning.
Important Safety Information
Oil Fill Location
Do Not Overfill
Push primer 3 times before starting
a cold engine.
Important: Do not
prime to restart a warm engine.
Clutch Lever
Depressing the lever engages the
tines.
Ignition Switch
Move switch position to start/stop
engine.
Only use 87 Octane minimum gasoline.
Place free hand on handle bar
before pulling recoil starter handle
with other hand.