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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read and understand the owner’s manual and labels affixed to the
petrol tiller. Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards. Retain these instructions for reference.
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Check your tiller before use. Keep guards in place and in working order.
You should only work with a machine that is in good condition. If you notice
any defect on the machine that may cause damage to the operator, do
NOT
operate until faults have been rectified. Replace worn or damaged parts
using only original spare parts.
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Do
NOT
operate the tiller whilst under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication that could affect your ability to use the apparatus correctly.
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Dress appropriately – do
NOT
wear loose clothing, ties, jewellery or anything
that could be caught in the moving tines. Use of gloves and strong footwear
are recommended.
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Only work in daylight or sufficiently good artificial light.
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Keep children and pets at least 10metres away from the tiller at all times
and do NOT operate near underground electric cables, telephone lines,
pipes or hoses.
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Wear eye protection and face or dust mask if working in dusty conditions.
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Do NOT operate on a slopes of more than 10 degrees. When on slopes,
slow down and make sure you have good footing.
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Never operate the machine with one hand and be aware that, if the tines hit
stones, frozen ground or buried roots and stumps, then it may unexpectedly
bounce upward and jump forward.
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If the tines hit a large stone, stump or other obstacles check immediately for
any damage to the tines. If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally switch
off the motor immediately and check for causes.
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Always switch off the machine, wait for the tines to stop turning and disconnect
the spark plug before carrying out any inspection or maintenance.
The tines
will not stop immediately after switching off.
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