Troy-Bilt TB154 - Manual (Page 3)

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the
operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING
• GARDEN CULTIVATORS – ROTATING
TINES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Stop the motor, unplug the
extension cord, and allow the tines to stop
before removing tines, or before cleaning or
performing any maintenance. Keep hands
and feet away from rotating tines.
• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the operator’s manual(s) and follow all
warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do
so can result in serious injury to the operator
and/or bystanders.
SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be
used in conjunction with other symbols or
pictographs.
• Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 50 feet
from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
• Be careful when cultivating in hard ground. The tines may
catch in the ground and propel the cultivator forward. If this
occurs, let go of the handle and do not restrain the machine.
• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on hard
or slippery surfaces.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
• Look down, behind, and use care when pulling machine
towards you.
• Start the motor according to the instructions found in this
manual and keep feet well away from the tines at all times.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the motor and disconnect
the power cord to prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly
inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage
before starting and operating.
• Stop the motor, disconnect the power cord to prevent
accidental starting and wait until the tines come to a
complete stop before unclogging the tines, making any
adjustments, or inspections.
• Use caution when cultivating near fences, buildings and
underground utilities. Rotating tines can cause property
damage or personal injury.
• Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to cultivate
soil too deep or too fast of a rate.
• If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration,
stop the motor and disconnect the power cord to prevent
accidental starting. Inspect machine thoroughly for damage.
Repair any damage before starting motor and operating.
• Keep all shields, guards and safety devices in place and
operating properly.
• To avoid an electrical shock hazard, never push or pull the
cultivator over the electrical cord while operating.
• When picking up the cultivator, use the handle provided. Don’t
grasp the tines when picking up or holding the cultivator.
Never pick up or carry machine while the motor is running.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
cultivator manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury and/or damage to your cultivator.
• If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use
care and good judgment.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
• Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent
intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also,
visually inspect machine for any damage.
• Before leaving the equipment, changing tine width, cleaning,
repairing, making adjustments and the like, stop the motor,
disconnect the power cord to prevent accidental starting and
make certain the tines and all moving parts have stopped.
• Do not wash cultivator with a hose. Avoid getting water on
motor and electrical connections
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
• Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading, transporting,
and storage of this machine.
• Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper instructions
on off-season storage. When not in use, cultivator should be
stored indoors in a dry, and high or locked-up place out of
the reach of children.
• Maintain cultivator with care. Follow instructions for
lubrication and cleaning.
• Check for damaged parts. Before further use, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine
that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Restrict the use of this power
machine to persons who read, understand and
follow the warnings and instructions in this manual
and on the machine.