EarthQuake 6015V - Manual (Page 3)

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Operator’s Manual
6015 Series CRT Rototiller
WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
Accurate assembly, and safe and effective use of the rototiller
is the owner’s responsibility.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
• Maintain the tiller according to directions and schedule
included in this operator’s manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses the tiller is familiar with all
controls and safety precautions.
SPECIAL MESSAGES
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to
potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful
operating and servicing information. Please read all the informa-
tion carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.
NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual
that may help the operator in the operation or service of
the machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read this section carefully. Operate the tiller according
to the safety instructions and recommendations outlined here
and inserted throughout the text. Anyone who uses this tiller
must read the instructions and be familiar with the controls.
Your tiller is equipped with a safety device that enables you to
stop the wheels and tines quickly in an emergency. Learn how
the drive safety control lever operates and how to control the
tiller at all times.
This symbol points out important safety instructions
which if not followed could endanger your personal
safety. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this equipment.
• Do not allow children to operate this rototiller. Keep small children
away from the area being tilled. Do not allow adults to operate the
tiller without proper instruction.
DANGER
DANGER INDICATES A SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITY
WILL RESULT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT
FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
WARNING
WARNING INDICATES A SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITY
COULD RESULT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT
FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
CAUTION
CAUTION INDICATES YOU CAN OR YOUR EQUIPMENT
CAN BE HURT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT
FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR
PROPER ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE
OF YOUR EQUIPMENT.
WARNING
YOU MUST READ, UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH
ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SETUP AND
OPERATE YOUR ROTOTILLER.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF
MACHINE CONTROL, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO
YOU AND/OR BYSTANDERS, AND RISK OF EQUIPMENT
AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE TRIANGLE IN THE TEXT
SIGNIFIES IMPORTANT CAUTIONS OR WARNINGS
WHICH MUST BE FOLLOWED.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM. Intended Use / Foreseeable Misuse
IMPORTANT: This is a motorized rotary tiller that works the soil
by means of rotating tines. It is pedestrian-controlled and self-
propelled, with a gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine
to power the wheels and tines. It shall not be used for any other
purpose.
SRT CRT
DANGER