Wen TC1318, Instruction Manual

 ELECTRIC TILLER SAFETY

1. GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)

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tection should be provided on the circuit or outlet to be 

used for the tiller/cultivator. Receptacles are available 

having built-in GFCI protection and may be used. 

2. DISCONNECT UNIT

 from the power supply when not 

in use or when servicing or cleaning. Do not leave unat-

tended. 

3. DON’T ABUSE CORD

 - Never carry this product by the 

cord or yank the cord to disconnect from the receptacle. 

Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. 

4. USE RIGHT APPLIANCE

 - Do not use this product for 

any job except that for which it is intended. 

5. DON’T OVERREACH

 - Guide the tiller/cultivator at a 

walking pace only. Keep proper footing and balance at 

all times. 

6. LIGHTING

 - Only operate your tiller/cultivator in day-

light or good artificial light. 

7. STORE IDLE UNIT INDOORS

 - When not in use, the 

tiller/cultivator should be stored indoors in a dry area out 

of children’s reach.

8. MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE

 - Keep clean for best 

performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Inspect ex-

tension cord periodically and replace if damaged. Keep 

handles dry, clean and free from oil. 

9. POLARIZED PLUGS

 - To reduce the risk of elec-

tric shock, this product has a polarized plug. Polar-

ized connections will fit together only one way. Make  

sure that the receptacle end of the extension cord has 

large and small blade slot widths. If the plug does not fit 

fully into extension cord, reverse the plug. If i still does 

not fit, obtain a suitable extension cord. If the extension 

cord does not fit fully into the outlet, contact a qualified 

electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the 

plug on the tool or the extension cord in any way. 

10. Do not operate the tiller on a slope that is too steep 

for safe operation. When on slopes, slow down and 

make sure you have stable footing. 

11. Before starting the tiller make sure the tines are not 

touching any object and are free to move. 

12. Grip the guide bar firmly with both hands. Never op-

erate the tiller/cultivator with one hand.

13. STAY ALERT

 - Watch what you are doing. Use com-

mon sense. Do not operate the tiller/cultivator when you 

are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or 

medication

14. If the tiller strikes a foreign body, turn it off immedi-

ately, wait for the tines to stop and check for damage. If 

necessary, repair before restarting. 

15. If the tiller starts to vibrate abnormally, turn it off im-

mediately and check for the cause. Excessive vibration is 

generally a sign of a malfunction or damaged part.

16. Before carrying out any maintenance or repairs, al-

ways turn off the tiller/cultivator, disconnect from the 

power supply and wait until the tines come to a complete 

stop before carrying out any maintenance or repairs.

ELECTRIC TILLER SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING!

 Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and 

the warning labels. 

CAUTION!

 The electric tiller may bounce 

upward or jump forward if the tines strike extremely 

hard packed soil, frozen ground, or buried obstacles 

such as large stones, roots or stumps.

WARNING!

 Do not operate the tiller near 

underground electrical cables, telephone lines, pipes 

or hoses.

DANGER!

 RISK OF CUT - Wear gloves and use 

caution when cleaning or performing maintenance 

on the tiller/cultivator.

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