EarthQuake VECTOR Operator's Manual - page 6
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Operator's Manual
VECTOR™ Compact Tiller
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Always wipe up excess (spilled) fuel from engine before
starting. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. If fuel is spilled,
do not start the engine but move product and fuel container
from area. Clean up spilled fuel and allow to evaporate and
dry after wiping and before starting.
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Allow fuel fumes/vapors to escape from the area before
starting engine.
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Test the fuel cap for proper installation before starting and
using engine.
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Always run the engine with fuel cap properly installed on
the engine.
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Never smoke while refilling engine fuel tank or while
operating machine.
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Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors. Fuel and
fuel vapors are highly explosive.
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Never pour fuel from engine fuel tank.
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Never siphon fuel by mouth to drain fuel tank.
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Always have an adult fill the fuel tank and never allow
children to fill the engine.
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Never allow an adult or anyone under the influence of drugs
or alcohol to fill engine.
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When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in the tank,
store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other
appliances that have a pilot light or other ignition source
because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
BURNS aND FIRES
The muffler, muffler guard and other parts of the engine be-
come extremely hot during the operation of the engine. These
parts remain extremely hot after the engine has stopped.
Prevention of Burns and Fires
• Neverremovethemufflerguardfromtheengine.
• Nevertouchthemufflerguardbecauseitisextremelyhot
and will cause severe burns.
• Never touch parts of the engine that become hot after
operation.
• Alwayskeepmaterialsanddebrisawayfrommufflerguard
and other hot parts of the engine to avoid fires.
• Thisengineisdesignedtooperateusingacatalyticconverter
which contributes to the engine’s compliance with the EPA.
CHIlDREN aND BYSTaNDERS
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children and/or bystanders. Never assume that
others will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially
small children and pets. Keep children under the watchful
care of a responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
• Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down
for small children.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure vision.
SERVICE
• Always stop the engine whenever you leave the equipment,
before cleaning, repairing or inspecting the unit. Engine should
be turned off and cool, spark plug wire must be removed from
spark plug before any repairs or adjustments are attempted.
Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor)
running. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Remove
the ignition key if equipped with an electric start.
• Always wear eye protection when you make adjustments or
repairs.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in good
condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
• When servicing or repairing the machine, do not tip the machine
over or up unless specifically instructed to do so in this manual.
Service and repair procedures can be done with the machine
in an upright position. Some procedures will be easier if the
machine is lifted on a raised platform or working surface.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves,
or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow
machine to cool before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.
Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
• Clean and replace safety and instruction decals as necessary.
• To guard against engine over-heating, always have engine
debris filter mounted and clean.
• Inspect machine before storage. When not in use, disconnect
spark plug lead and store indoors in a dry place locked or
otherwise inaccessible to children.
• Use only original equipment parts from Earthquake®,
including all nuts and bolts.