DR Power Mini Tiller Roto-Hog (November 2008 - December 2014 ) - Manual (Page 5)

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Safe operation of the DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller is necessary to prevent or minimize the risk of minor or moderate injury .
Unsafe operation can create a number of hazards for you. Always take the following precautions when operating this machine:
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The DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller is a powerful tool and not a plaything. When using this machine, exercise extreme
caution at all times. The design of this machine is to till soil. Do not use it for any other purpose.
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The operator or user of the DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people,
their property, and themselves.
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In an emergency, to quickly stop the machine, simply release the Throttle Lever and shut off the Engine.
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Do not transport the DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller from one place to another with the Engine running.
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If the machine should make an unusual noise or vibration, shut off the DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller Engine. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble. Wait five (5) minutes for the DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller Engine to cool, disconnect the
Spark Plug wire and then inspect the machine for clogging, damaged Tines, or loose Engine mounting bolts. Clear any
obstructions and repair and/or replace damaged parts.
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Always keep the machine in good safe operating condition. Always make certain nuts and bolts are tight and always use
the supplied self-locking hardware. Do not use substitute hardware.
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Always shut off the DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller Engine, wait five (5) minutes to cool, and disconnect the spark plug wire
before attempting to clear any obstructions.
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If the DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller Engine should stall, raise the Tines out of the soil by pushing down on the Handlebars.
Never squeeze the Throttle Lever when the Tines are already in the ground.
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Never leave the DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller unattended with the Engine running.
Handling the Battery Safely
ELECTRICAL HAZARD: PREVENT FIRE
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Never modify the DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller’s electrical system. Modifications could ruin the electrical system as well as
cause a fire, resulting in serious injury.
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Using the wrong type of Battery or Charger could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in serious injury. Use the 12-volt
Charger supplied with your machine.
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Use the Charger only in dry locations. Avoid contact with water.
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Only adults should handle the Battery. It contains sulfuric acid (an electrolyte).
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Never allow children to charge the Battery. The electricity involved in charging the Battery could cause severe injury.
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Examine the charger, its connectors, and the Battery for excessive wear or damage each time you charge the Battery. If
you see any excessive wear or damage, do not use the Charger or the Battery, replace them.
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Never lift or carry the Battery by its cable. This can damage the Battery and possibly start a fire, resulting in serious injury.
Lift and carry the Battery only by its case.
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Do not short circuit the Battery, this may cause a fire or explosion.
No list of Warnings and Cautions can be all-inclusive. If situations occur not covered by this manual, the operator must apply
common sense and operate the DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller in a safe manner. Visit our website at
www.DRpower.com or call
1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
A Note to All Users
Under California law, and the laws of some other states, you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion Engine using
hydrocarbon fuels without an Engine Spark Arrester. This also applies to operation on US Forest Lands. We provide all DR
ROTO-HOG Mini Tillers shipped to California and Washington State with Spark Arresters. Failure of the owner/operator to
maintain this equipment in compliance with state regulations is a misdemeanor under California law and may be in violation of
other state and/or Federal regulations. Contact your local Fire Marshal, Forest Service, State Park Association, or the
appropriate State organization for specific information in your area.