. : Start the engine. : Put on the shoulder strap. Never throw cuttings into the household garbage can – they Working position Hold the control handle with your right hand, and the drive tube with your left hand. Your left arm should be extended to the most comfortable position. The most convenient working position is a tool angle of 60°, but any lesser angle may be used to suit the situation concerned. Cross-cutting can be composted! Never stand directly under the branch you are cutting – be wa

If there is any damage, do not use until damage is repaired by your authorized service dealer. S Do not use the unit if the switch does not turn the unit on and off properly. Have the unit repaired by your authorized service dealer. S Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If unit is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to your authorized service dealer for repair. S Avoid unintentional starting of the unit. Never carry unit with you

S When not in use, the unit should be stored in a dry, high or locked-up place out of the reach of children. S When storing unit, unplug and use a bar sheath. TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE S Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not in use. S Carry the unit with motor stopped. S Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children. Store unit unplugged. S Do not hang unit so that the trigger switch is depressed. SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use

(Apply grease on smooth side of handle lock to aid in keeping lock in place until handle assembly is lowered into position.) Grasp handle assembly. Hold in “up” position. Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle assembly into position. Rotate handle assembly down. Insert rear carriage bolt first, with bolt head on L.H. side of tiller and loosely assemble locknut (See Fig. 5). Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten. Cut down remaining corners of carton and lay

#10-24 17 102604X Grip, Bar Control 4 126949X428 Bracket, Handle 18 150696 Bolt, Pivot 5 72110514 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18x1-3/4 21 145829 Bar, Controi 6 108281X Rod, Shift 22 150744 Grip, Handle 7 72110608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5 24 73731000 Nut, Keps #10-24 UNC 8 4497H Clip, Hairpin 25 127012X Control, Throttle 9 109229X Lock, Handle 26 146480 Grommet, Handle 10 73930600 Nut 3/8-16 27 10040500 Washer, Lock 5/16 11 19131611 Washer 13/32x1 x 11 Ga. 28 73800500 Locknut 5/16-18 12 1

This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage, or to normal wear of the product. 5. Exclusions: Excluded from this Warranty are belts, tines, tine adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments, standard hardware and normal maintenance. 6. In the event you have a claim under this Warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer. Should you have any unanswered questions conce

• Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best tilling performance. • Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI (1.4 kg/cm2). HANDLE HEIGHT • Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator. (See “TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). 6 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL

H. 3 8393J 21546828 Pin, Stake, Depth 4 12000035 21546055 Ring, Klip 5 180847 21546218 Bolt, Carriage, Gr. 5 5/16-18 x 3/4 6 8394J 21546829 Spring 7 8392J 21546827 Bracket, Latch 8 109230X 21546043 Spring, Depth Stake 9 188862X422 21546271 Shield, Tine 13 72110510 21546763 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 14 124343X 21546075 Bracket, Shield Tine 15 161414X422 21546146 Shield, Side, Outer RH 16 73900400 21546788 Nut, Hex Flange 1/4-20 unc 18 72040410 21546758 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Gr. 5 19

Storing for a long period See chapter on "Storing the Machine" Taking Care of the Guide Bar 3 2 1 390BA050 KN N Turn the bar over – every time you sharpen the chain and every time you replace the chain – this helps avoid one-sided wear, especially at the nose and underside of the bar. N Regularly clean the oil inlet hole (1), the oilway (2) and the bar groove (3). N Measure the groove depth – with the scale on the filing gauge (special accessory) – in the area used most for cutting. Chain type C