Husqvarna DRT70 Owner's Manual

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2• 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 attemptingto till too deep at too fast a rate.• Never operate the machine at high speeds on slipperysurfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.• Never allow bystanders near the unit.• Use only attachments and accessories approved bythe manufacturer of the tiller.• Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.• Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines maycatch in the ground and propel the tiller forward. If thisoccurs, let go of the handlebars and do not restrain themachine.MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE• Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safeworking condition.• Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts, and otherbolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to besure the equipment is in safe working condition.• Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank insidea building where ignition sources are present, suchas hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, andthe like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in anyenclosure.• Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions forimportant details if the tiller is to be stored for an ex-tended period.- IMPORTANT -CAUTIONS, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OFATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRITICALIN FORMATION IN THIS MANUAL.IMPORTANT: USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS APOSSIBIL ITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT.NOTE: Gives essential information that will aid you tobetter understand, incorporate, or execute a particular setof instructions.Look for this symbol to point out im-portant safety precautions. It meansCAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED.CAUTION: Always disconnect sparkplug wire and place wire where it can-not contact spark plug in order to pre-vent acci dental starting when settingup, transporting, adjusting or makingrepairs.SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary TillersTRAINING• Read the Manual carefully. Be thoroughly fa miliar withthe controls and the proper use of the equipment.Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controlsquickly.• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Neverallow adults to operate the equipment without properinstruction.• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par-tic ularly small children, and pets.PREPARATION• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment isto be used and remove all foreign objects.• Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral beforestarting the engine (motor).• Do not operate the equipment without wearing ade-quate outer garments. Wear footwear that will improvefooting 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 fueltank indoors.• Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilledfuel before restarting.• Use extension cords and receptacles as specified bythe manufacturer for all units with electric drive motorsor electric starting motors.• Never attempt to make any adjustments while theengine (motor) is running (except where specificallyrecommended by manufacturer).OPERATION• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.• Exercise extreme caution when operat ing on or cross-ing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hiddenhazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspectthe tiller for any damage, and repair the damage beforerestarting and operat ing the tiller.• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop theengine (motor) and check immediately for the cause.Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.• Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operatingposition.• Take all possible precautions when leaving the machineunattended. Disengage the tines, shift into neutral, andstop the engine.• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off theengine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire awayfrom the plug to prevent accidental starting. Disconnectthe cord on electric motors.• Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes aredangerous.WARNINGThe engine exhaust from this product containschemicals known to the State of Califor nia tocause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc-tive harm.