MTD 21A-410-022 - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
A THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL
SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR TILLER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL— ^HEED ITS WARNING.
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DANGER: Your tiller was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation In this manual. As with
DANGER' power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious Injury,
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I. GENERAL OPERATION 16.
1. Read this owner’s guide carefully in its entirety before attempt­
ing to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all 17.
instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before opera­
tion. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper 18.
use of the machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a
safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts. 19.
2. Your tiller is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Therefore,
exercise extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been
designed to perform one job: to till soil. Do not use it for any
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other purpose.
3. Never allow children under age 14 to operate the unit. Children
14 years and older should only operate the unit under close
parental supervision. Only responsible individuals who are
familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to
use your unit.
4. Do not operate tiller while under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
5. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children and pets. Stop the engine when they are in the
vicinity of your tiller.
6. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close fitting slacks
and shirt. Shirt and slacks that cover the arms and legs and
steel-toed shoes are recommended. Do not wear loose fitting
clothes or jewelry and secure hair so it is above shoulder
length. They can be caught in moving parts. Never operate a
unit in bare feet, sandals or sneakers.
Operate tiller only in daylight or good artificial light.
Do not start tiller unless the shift lever (if provided) is in the
neutral (N) position.
Do not allow anyone to stand or walk in front of tiiler when
starting or running engine.
Do not place feet or hands on or near the tines when starting the
engine or whiie the engine is running.
Never attempt to make depth bar, tine width, cable, handle, or
wheel adjustments while the engine is running.
Do not leave the tiller unattended with the engine running.
Before attempting to remove rocks, bricks and other objects
from tines, stop the engine and be sure the tines have stopped
completely. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away 2.
from the spark plug.
If your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibra­
tion, immediately stop the engine and allow the machine to 3.
come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
move it away from the spark plug. Take the following steps:
• Inspect for damage.
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• Repair or replace any damaged parts.
• Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure continued
safe operation.
15. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not 5.
touch.
Keep all shields, guards and safety devices in place and operat­
ing properly.
Use caution when tilling near fences, buildings and under­
ground utilities. Rotating tines can cause damage or injury.
Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover over carburetor air-
intake is removed, except for adjustment. Removal of such
parts could create a fire hazard.
Only use accessories approved for this machine by the manu­
facturer. Read, understand, and follow all instructions provided
with the approved accessory.
If situations occur which are not covered by this manual, use
care and good judgment. Contact your dealer for assistance.
II. CHILDREN
k Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence
of small children. Children are often attracted to the tilling activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye
of a responsible adult other than the operator.
Be alert and turn the unit off if a child enters the area.
Never allow children under the age of 14 to operate the tiller.
SERVICE
Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
a. Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away from heat
and open flame, and out of the reach of children. Check and
add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove gas cap
or add fuel while the engine is running. Allow engine to cool
at least two minutes before refueling.
b. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gaso­
line before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or
explosion.
c. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
d. Never refuel unit indoors because flammable vapors will
accumulate in the area.
e. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there
is an open flame or spark such as a gas hot water heater,
space heater, clothes diyer or furnace.
Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the exhaust
from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which is a odorless,
tasteless and deadly poisonous gas.
To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and muffler free of leaves,
grass, and other debris build-up. Clean up fuel and oil spillage.
Allow unit to cooi at least 5 minutes before storing.
Before cieaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the tines
and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and keep wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental
starting. Do not use flammable solutions to clean air filter.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.