Poulan 164739 - Manual (Page 2)

SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers
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TRAINING ‘ ' \ ^ ‘
® Read the Owner’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
« Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
® Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particu­
larly small children, and pets.
PREPARATION
® Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all foreign objects.
® Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting the engine {motor).
® Do not operate the equipment without wearing ad­
equate outer garments. Wear footwear that will im­
prove footing on slippery surfaces.
» Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
® Use an approved fuel container.
» Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
® Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel
tank indoors.
® Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled
fuel before restarting.
® Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by
the manufacturer for ail units with electric drive motors
or electric starting motors,
® Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor) is running {except where specifically
recommended by manufacturer).
OPERATION
® Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
® Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross­
ing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
® After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly in­
spect the tilierforany damage, and repairthe damage
before restarting and operating the tiller.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
® If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating
position.
® Take all possible precautions when leaving the ma­
chine unattended. Disengage the tines, shift into
neutral, and stop the engine.
® Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the
engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
Disconnect the cord on electric motors.
- Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
• Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates,
or other safety protective devices in place.
• Keep children and pets away.
® Do not overload the machine capacity by attemptin
till too deep at too fast a rate.
® Never operate the machine at high speeds on siipp
surfaces. Look behind and use care when backinc
• Never allow bystanders near the unit.
® Use only attachments and accessories approved
the manufacturer of the tiller.
® Never operate the tiller without good visibility or lie
• Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines n
catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward. If 1
occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not restrain
machine.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
® Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in s
working condition.
® Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts, and
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bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank ins
a building where ignition sources are present, such
hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and
like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in £
enclosure.
« Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions
important details if the tiller is to be stored for
extended period.
- IMPORTANT -
CAUTIONS, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEA
OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT i
CRITICAL INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL.
IMPORTANT: USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE !£
POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT.
NOTE: Gives essential information that will aid you
better understand, incorporate, or execute a particular :
of instructions.
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Look for this symbol to point out Im­
portant safety precautions, it means
CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where It can­
not contact spark plug in order to pre­
vent accidental starting when setting
up, transporting, adjusting or making
repairs.
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WARNING
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The engine exhaust from this product con-
tains chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.