General Safety Notes; For Your Safety - MTD J 15 Originalbetriebsanleitung

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Contents
For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking/Assembly . . . . . . . . . 5
Before first use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Your unit at a glance . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Servicing/cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Immobilizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Troubleshooting aid . . . . . . . . . . 9
Information on the
identification plate
This information is very important
for later identification of the unit if
replacement parts have to be
ordered, and for the customer
service.
You will find the identification plate
in the vicinity of the engine.
Enter all information indicated on the
rating plate of your unit in the box
(Fig. 7).
This and other information about the
unit can be found on the separate
CE declaration of conformity which
is a component of these operating
instructions.
Illustrations
Fold out the illustrated pages at the
start of the operating manual.
The graphical representations may
differ in detail from the unit which
you purchased.

For your safety

Use the unit correctly
This machine is exclusively intended
for use:
- as a tiller for turning over and
loosening soil in the garden and
allotment;
- in accordance with the
specifications and safety notes
provided in these operating
instructions.
Any other use is not as intended.
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Improper use is not covered by the
warranty and the manufacturer will
reject any liability. The user is liable
for any injuries to third parties and/or
damage to their property.
Unauthorised changes to the unit
exclude liability of the manufacturer
for any resulting damage and/or
injury.

General safety notes

As the user of the machine, please
read these operating instructions
carefully before using the machine
for the first time. Handle it in accor-
dance with the instructions and
retain the instructions for later use
or for a subsequent owner.
Never allow children or other people
who do not know this operating
manual to use the unit.
If the unit changes ownership, hand
over the operating manual with the
unit.
Persons using the appliance must
not be under the influence of
intoxicants, e.g. alcohol, narcotics,
medication, etc..
Do not permit children under the age
of 16 to handle this machine (local
regulations may specify the
minimum age of the user).
This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Before starting work, familiarise
yourself with all the equipment and
controls as well as their functions.
Keep persons, especially children,
and domestic animals well away
from the danger area.
When working, wear gloves,
goggles, hearing protection, solid
footwear and tight-fitting clothing.
Never refuel the machine in closed
rooms, or when the engine is
running or is hot.
Never run the engine in closed
rooms.
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Do not let any parts of the body or
clothing come into the vicinity of
rotating or hot parts of the machine.
Replace damaged exhausts, fuel
tanks, or filler caps.
Do not operate the unit unless it is in
perfect and safe working order.
Operate the unit only in the technical
condition stipulated and delivered by
the manufacturer. Never change the
engine settings preset at the factory.
Before using the unit, always check
whether the tiller blades, fastening
bolts and safety equipment are worn
or damaged.
Have a specialist company replace
worn or damaged parts. Spare parts
and accessories must satisfy the
requirements specified by the
manufacturer.
Therefore use original spare parts
and original accessories only or
spare parts and accessories
authorised by the manufacturer.
Only have the machine repaired by
a specialist workshop.
Turn off the engine and remove the
spark plug terminal when
- you are not working with the
machine or
- you move well away from it.
Store the machine and fuel in a safe
location
- away from sources of fire (sparks,
flames)
- inaccessible to children.
Allow the engine to cool down before
you put the machine into a closed
room.
Before all work on this machine
To avoid injury before doing any
working on the machine (e.g. repair
work and adjustments) and before
transporting it (e.g. lifting or
carrying):
- switch OFF the engine,
- wait until all moving parts have
come to a complete stop and the
engine has cooled down,
- remove the spark plug connector
on the engine to prevent the
engine from being accidentally
started,
- follow the additional safety
information in the engine manual.