EarthQuake 3365PSCE - Manual (Page 5)

OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS
Front Tine Models 3365_3365B_3365K_3365KPS_3365CE_3365PS_R3355H_3365PSCE
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IMPORTANT
ThE RIGhT ANd LEFT SIdES OF YOUR
ROTOTILLER ARE dETERMINEd FROM
ThE OPERATING POSITION AS YOU
FACE ThE dIRECTION OF FORWARd
TRAvEL.
ENGINE IS ShIPPEd FROM FACTORY
WIThOUT OIL. YOU MUST Add ENGINE
OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel
tank indoors.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel
before restarting.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is
running.
OPERATION
• Do not operate the tiller under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
• Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and hoods in
place.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts. Keep
clear of tiller tines at all times.
• Tines rotate when tiller is engaged; tines rotate when the drive
safety control lever is pulled down. Releasing the drive safety
control lever to
neutral stops the tines.
• Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the
wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the tiller for
any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the tiller.
• IF vEGETATION CLOGS ThE TINES, STOP ThE ENGINE
ANd dISCONNECT ThE SPARk PLUG WIRE before
removing vegetation by hand.
• Engine muffler will be hot from operation. Do not touch it with
bare skin or a severe burn may result.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine
and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.
• Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are deadly.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too
deep at too fast of a rate.
• Never allow bystanders near the unit.
• Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
• 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 handlebars and do not restrain the machine.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine
unattended. Disengage all control levers, stop the engine,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and make certain guards
and shields are in place.
• When leaving the operating position for any reason:
- shut off the engine.
- wait for all moving parts to stop.
MAINTENANCE ANd STORAGE
• Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe working
condition.
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and other bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
• To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and secure
the spark plug wire from the spark plug before performing tiller
maintenance.
• Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
• Always allow muffler to cool before filling the fuel tank.
• Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a closed
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any building.
• Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for important
details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.
AddITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION (CE UNITS ONLY)
This rototiller unit has been tested and verified to be within the
acceptable level of noise range for CE compliance at 80dB
Lpa.
This rototiller unit has been tested and verified to be within the
acceptable level of vibration for CE compliance at 6.2 m/s2.
For the health and safety of the consumer it is recommended
that this product be used for no more than 2 consecutive hours
in any given 12 hour period.