Mtd 21A-120R000 User Manual download pdf (Page 3)

SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

This Symbol Points Out Important Safety Information 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 Cultivator. Failure To Comply With These Instructions

May Result In Personal Injury. When You See This Symbol–Heed Its Warning.

DANGER: Your cultivator was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this

manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can

result in serious personal injury. This cultivator is capable of amputating hands and feet. Failure to

observe the following instructions could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit

chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the

controls and proper use of the unit.

• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the

influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

• Children and teens under the age of 15 must not

use the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.

• All guards and safety attachments must be installed

properly before operating the unit.

• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged

parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners

are in place and secure. Replace parts that are

cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Do not

operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.

• Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit.

Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such

as glass, wire, etc.

• Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets.

At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders and

pets outside a 50 feet (15 m) radius; there still may

be a risk to bystanders from thrown objects.

Bystanders should wear eye protection. If you are

approached, stop the unit immediately.

• Squeeze the throttle control and check that it

returns automatically to the idle position. Make all

adjustments or repairs before using unit.

• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate

this unit only in a well ventilated area

outdoors.

•Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as

meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards, and ear/hearing

protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or

dust mask if the operation is dusty.

•Wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves and long

sleeve shirt. Do not wear, short pants, sandals or

go barefoot.

•To reduce the risk of injury associated with objects

being drawn into rotating parts, do not wear loose

clothing, jewelry, scarves, etc. Secure hair above

shoulder level.

• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Keep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel.

•Be sure the tines are not in contact with anything

before starting the unit.

•Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting

position whenever pulling the starter rope. The

operator and unit must be in a stable position while

starting. See Operating Your Cultivator.

• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the

purpose intended.

• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the

unit towards you.

• Do not overreach, take extra care when working on

steep slopes or inclines. Always keep proper foot-

ing and balance.

• Always hold the unit with both hands when

operating. Keep a firm grip on the handlebar grips.

• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all

moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the tines

when they are rotating. Do not operate without

guards in place.

• Do not touch the engine, muffler or gearbox. These

parts get extremely hot from operation. When

turned off they remain hot for a short time.

• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed

needed to do the job. Do not run the engine at high

speed when not in use.

• Always stop the engine when operation is delayed

or when walking from one location to another.

• Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with

less likelihood of injury at a rate for which it was

designed.

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 15 to

operate the cultivator.

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