MTD 21A-340-100 - Manual (Page 4)

• Only use accessories approved for this machine by
the manufacturer. 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.
1. CHILDREN
• 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.
2. SERVICE
• Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
• 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.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any
spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may
cause a fire or explosion.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
Never refuel unit indoors because flammable
vapors will accumulate in the area.
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 dryer
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 cool at least 5
minutes before storing.
Before cleaning, 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.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
Do not alter or tamper with the engine’s governor
setting. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine. Overspeeding the
engine is dangerous and will cause damage to the
engine and to other moving parts of the machine.
A WARNING — YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:
Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who
read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
AVOID INJURY n?OM ROTATING
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TINES - KEEP HANDS, FEET AND |
CLOTHING AWAY.
A CAUTION
TO AVOID INJURY
• READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL
• KNOW LOCATION AND
FUNCTIONS OF ALL CONTROLS
• KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND
SHIELDS IN PUCE.
• NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR
imiNSTRUCTED ADULTS TO
OPERATE TILLER.
• SHUT OFF ENGINE BEFORE
UNCLOGGING TINES OR MAKING
REPAIRS.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM
MACHINE.
• KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING
PARTS.
• USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN
REVERSING OR PULUNG THE
MACHINE TOWARDS YOU
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