Sears 917.299642 - Manual (Page 9)

OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TILLER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER.
Compare the illustrations with your Tillerto familiarize yourseK-with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this
manual for future reference.
MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Sears Rear Tine Tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute (Reference
ANSI/OPEI B71,8-1986 American National Standard for outdoor power equipment - walk-behind powered rotary
tillers - safety specifications).
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DRIVE CONTROL BAR - is used to engage Tiller.
THROTTLE CONTROL - is used to control engine speed
SHIFT LEVER - is used to shift transmission into differ­
ent gears.
SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR - shows which gear the Tiller
is currently in
CHOKE CONTROL - is used when starting a cold Engine.
DEPTH STAKE - is used to set the depth at which the
Tier will dig.
LEVELING SHIELD - smooths tilled ground behind Tiller.
OUTER SIDE SHIELD - Protects small plants from being
buried.
SAFETY DECAL
The decat shown full size below is located on the handle of your Tiller.
PUSH DRIVE CONTROL
DOWN TO ENGAGE
TILLER
RELEASE TO STOP
BEFORE USING REVERSE
REDUCE ENGINE SPEED. DO NOT
STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER.
CAUTION
TO AVOID INJURY
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL,
KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND SHIELDS IN PLACE.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTHUCTED ADULTS
TO OPERATE TILLER,
SHUT OFF ENGINE BEFORE UNCLOGGING TINES OR
MAKING REPAIRS.
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM MACHINE.
KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.
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