Poulan PPRT5C - Manual (Page 2)

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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for WaiMehlod Powered Rotary Tillers
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TRAINING
* Read the Owner’s Manual carefuiiy. Be thoroughly
' familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
« Never allow children to operate the equipment Never
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particu­
larly small children, and pets.
PREPARATION
« Thoroughlyl^ the area where the equipment is to
be usea^nd remove all foreign objects.
• Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting the engine (motor).
• Do not operate the equipment without wearing' ad-^
equate outer garments. Wear footwear that will im­
prove footing on
slippery surMces. ^
0 Handle fuel with care; iifs Highly flammable.
Use an appro;^e.d fuef fcontaiher.
* Never;addfuei td a running engine or hot engine.
» Fill fuelfank. outdoors with extreme care. Never lilt
fuel tank indoors.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled
fuel before restarting.
• Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by
the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors
or electric starting motors.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor) is running (except where specifically
recommended by manufacturer).
OPERATION
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross­
ing grave! drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly in­
spect the tiller tor any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the tiller.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
if the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating
position.
Take ail possible precautions when leaving the ma­
chine unattended. Disengage the tines, shift into
neutral, and stop the engine.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the
engine and make certain
all moving parts nave stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
Disconnect the cord on electric
motors.
Do not run the engine Indoors; exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
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 attempting to
till too deep at too fast a rate.
Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery
surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.
Never allow bystanders near the unit.
Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the manufacturer of the tiller (such as wheel weights,
counterweights, cabs, and the like).
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.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe
working condition,
• Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts, and other
bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside
a building where ignition sources are present, such as
hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the
like. Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
» Always refer #kthe operator's guide instructions for
important detail if the tiller is to be stored for an
extended pf '
- IMPORTANT ~
CAUTION, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRITICAL
INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL
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CAUTiOM: Look for this symbol t@ point
out important safety precaytions. it
means — Attention! Become Alert! Y©yr
safety is involved.
IMPORTANT: USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS A
POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT.
NOTE: Gives essential information that will aid you to better
understand, incorporate, or execute a particular set of instruc­
tions.