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4. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 75 feet 
from the machine while it is in operation. Stop the machine if 
anyone enters the area. 
5. Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch in 
the ground and propel the tiller forward. If this occurs, let go of 
the handle bars and do not restrain the machine.
6. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel 
surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry 
passengers.
7. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on hard or 
slippery surfaces.
8. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
9. Look down and behind and use care when in reverse or pulling 
machine towards you.
10.Start the engine according to the instructions found in this 
manual and keep feet well away from the tines at all times.
11. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the 
spark plug wire and ground against the engine.Thoroughly 
inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before 
starting and operating. 
12.Disengage all clutch levers (if fitted) and stop engine before you 
leave the operating position (behind the handles). Wait until 
the tines come to a complete stop before unclogging the tines, 
making any adjustments, or inspections.
13.Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. 
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and 
deadly gas. 
14.Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not 
touch.
15.Use caution when tilling near fences, buildings and under-
ground utilities. Rotating tines can cause property damage or 
personal injury.
16.Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to till soil to 
deep at to fast of a rate. 
17. If the machine should start making an unusual noise or 
vibration, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and 
ground it against the engine. Inspect thoroughly for damage. 
Repair any damage before starting and operating.
18.Keep all shields, guards and safety devices in place and operat-
ing properly.
19.Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running.
20.Use only attachments and accessories approved by the 
manufacturer. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury.
21.If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use 
care and good judgment. Contact Customer Support or your 
authorized dealer.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe working 
order.
2. Allow a machine to cool at least five minutes before storing. 
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation 
regularly.
3. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent 
intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, 
visually inspect machine for any damage. 
4. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine and 
make certain the tines and all moving parts have stopped. 
Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine 
to prevent unintended starting.
5. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the 
engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating 
speed of the engine.
6. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
7. Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading, transporting, and 
storage of this machine.
7. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there 
is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater, 
furnace, clothes dryer etc.
8. Always refer to the operator’s manual for important details if the 
machine is to be sotred for an extended period.
9. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
10.Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. 
to protect the environment.
11. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission 
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 
this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 
60 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful Life, buy 
a new machine or have the machine inspected annually by an 
authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and 
safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively. 
Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. 
Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine 
and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with 
factory setting of engine governor.
Notice regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal 
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) 
are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may 
include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification 
(EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.