GOSS Power Products GHP10140T User manual

GHP10140T
Operating Manual / Guide de l’utilisateur

Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing products from GOSS Power Products Ltd., we appreciate your business.
The following manual is only a guide to assist you and is not a complete or comprehensive manual
of all aspects of maintaining or repairing your equipment. The equipment you have purchased is a
complex piece of machinery and we recommend that you consult with a dealer if you have any
doubts or concerns.
You will save time and the inconvenience of having to go back to the store if you contact us
regarding missing parts, service questions, operating advice or assembly questions.
This manual is intended to explain how to operate your equipment. If you have any questions or
suggestions about this manual, please contact us directly. You may notice that this manual might
differ slightly from the actual product as we continually make improvements to our products. Some
of the pictures may differ slightly from the actual product as well. GOSS Power Products Ltd.
reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.

Important Safety Information
RESPONSIBILITY OF OPERATOR
1. Carefully read and follow these safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
2. Know your product. Read and understand this manual before use. Compare the illustrations to the
unit. Learn the location and function of all controls. Thoroughly understanding the unit before use will
result in the best performance and safety.
3. Follow all instructions when assembling the unit. If the unit was purchased in assembled condition,
the operator must check the unit carefully to make sure it was assembled according the instructions in
the manual before use.
4. Regularly inspect the tiller. Make sure parts are not bent, damaged, or loose.
5. Use this equipment for its intended purpose only.
6. Operate the unit only with guards, shields, and other safety items in place and working correctly.
7. Service the unit only with authorized or approved replacement parts.
8. Complete all unit maintenance and adjustments according to the instruction in this manual.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means: “ Attention! Become Alert! Your
Safety Is Involved.”
To prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always
disconnect spark plug wire and put wire where it cannot contact the spark plug.
PREPARATION SAFETY
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in this manual. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the tiller before starting. Know how to stop the engine
quickly.
• Familiarize yourself with all the safety and operating decals on this equipment.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the tiller is to be used and remove all foreign objects. Your
equipment can propel small objects at high speed causing personal injury or property damage. Stay
away from breakable objects, such as house windows, auto glass, greenhouses, etc.
• Check that all nuts and bolts are tight and equipment is in good condition before each use.
• Always check that the flameout wire is connected before starting engine.
OPERATION SAFETY
• Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the tiller.
• Keep area of operation clear of all bystanders, particularly small children and pets.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the tiller.

• Do not operate the tiller while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other medication which can
cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine safely.
• Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate the machine safely.
• Always wear ANSI compliant safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tiller to
protect your eyes from foreign objects, which can be thrown from the unit.
• Wear appropriate clothing such as a long sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear long trousers or slacks. Do
NOT wear shorts. Do NOT wear loose clothing, which could get caught in this equipment.
• Always wear work gloves and sturdy footwear such as leather work shoes or short boots. These will
protect ankles and shins from small sticks, splinters, and other flying debris, and improve traction.
• It is advisable to wear protective headgear to protect against being struck by small flying particles, or
being struck by low hanging branches, twigs, or other objects, which may be unnoticed by the operator.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the
handle and walk; never run. Never operate the tiller at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces.
• Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
• Do not run the engine indoors or inside a closed area. The exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODOURLESS AND DEADLY GAS.
• Never leave the tiller unattended when the engine is running. Stop the engine and make sure all
moving parts have stopped. Remove the wire from the spark plug.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, or other rough ground. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Always look behind and down and use caution when using reverse or pulling the tiller towards you.
• Never attempt to start the tiller unless both wheels are in the locked position. This acts as a brake for
the tiller. Always start the tiller on the level surface.
• Disengage clutch lever and stop engine before leaving the tiller in operating position. Wait until the
tines come to a complete stop before removing debris or making any adjustments to the tiller.
• Do not attempt to till hard soil, till too deep or till at too fast a rate that can overload the tiller.
• If the tiller should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and
prevent it from touching the spark plug. Check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.

FUEL SAFETY
• Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapours can explode if ignited. Handle with care.
• Use an approved container.
• Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun
can cause fuel to expand.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
• Do not smoke while refueling.
• After refueling, replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
• Never store fuel or tiller with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame.
• Never fill gasoline containers or the tiller fuel tank inside of a vehicle or in a truck bed. Accidental
electrical static discharge can ignite fuel vapours which could result in serious injury or death.
Assembly
Read and follow the assembly instructions. Do not discard any parts or materials until the unit is
assembled. References to the right or left side of the tiller are from the viewpoint of the operator’s
position behind the tiller.
Do not operate tiller if it is damaged or not completely and correctly assembled.
Before doing any assembly or maintenance to the unit, remove the wire from the spark plug.
Always wear ANSI compliant safety glasses with side shields while assembling the tiller.
(A) How to Remove Tiller from Carton
1. Remove all parts and packaging components.
2. Use a utility knife to cut all 4 vertical edges and lay the side panels flat around the tiller.
3. Remove any remaining packaging.
(B) Assembly Instructions
The tiller comes fully assembled except for a few
parts. The following instructions will help you
complete the tiller assembly.
INSTALL THE WHEELS
1. Slide the wheel hub onto the wheel axle.
2. Install the bolt with flat washer.