Powermate P-RTT-196MD-[E] - Manual (Page 2)

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Oil Fill Location
Do Not Overfill
Fuel ON/OFF Valve
Move Fuel Valve lever to the right to
operate the tiller.
Clutch Lever
Depressing the upper lever engages
the tines and drive wheels for the till-
ing operation. Depressing the lower
engages the tines and drive wheels for
reversing the tiller.
Choke Lever
Move Choke Lever to the left for cold
engine starting. Move Choke Lever to
the right once engine is started or for
warm engine starting.
Throttle Control
Move throttle lever to the left to in-
crease engine speed. Move throttle
lever to the right to decease engine
speed.
Indicates WARNING, DANGER, or CAUTION.
Wear eye protection complying with ANSI
Z87.1 and hearing protection.
Read operator’s manual before operating this
machine. Failure to follow directions could
result in serious injury.
Disconnect spark plug wire when not in use
or before servicing, cleaning, or performing
maintenance on the unit.
Thrown objects. Remove all rocks, stones,
and foreign objects which could be thrown by
machine
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odorless and deadly gas. NEVER run unit
indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Do not use if children or bystanders are present.
Do NOT touch hot muffler or cylinder. These
parts are extremely hot from operation and
may remain hot for a short time after operation.
Rotating tines can cause serious injury. Keep
hands, feet, and clothing away.
To reduce risk of fire, clean spilled gas and
oil and keep unit free from debris. Gasoline is
extremely flammable. Allow machine to cool
before refueling.
Safety Definitions
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Safety Warning Symbols
Control and Operating Symbols
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor/moderate injury or
equipment/property damage.
DANGER
CAUTION
WARNING
The following symbols are used on the product and in this manual to alert the operator of potential safety hazards. Read them
carefully, and understand their meaning.
Safety Alert Symbols
The following symbols can be found on your tiller. Carefully read and understand their meaning.
Important
Safety
Information
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