Honda F501 Owner's Manual page 6

Child Safety
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Keep children indoors and supervised at all times when any outdoor
power equipment is being used nearby. Young children move quickly
and are attracted especially to the tiller and the tilling activity.
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Never assume children will remain where you last saw them. Be alert
and turn the tiller off if children enter the area.
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Children should never be allowed to operate the tiller, even under adult
supervision.
Rotating Tines Hazard
The rotating tines are sharp and they turn at high speed. Accidental con-
tact can cause serious injury.
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Keep your hands and feet away from the tines while engine is running.
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Stop the engine and disengage the tines clutch before inspection or
maintenance of tines.
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Disconnect the spark plug cap to prevent any possibility of accidental
starting. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the tines when
cleaning the tines or when inspecting or replacing the tines.
Thrown Object Hazard
Objects hit by the rotating tines can be thrown from the tiller with great
force, and may cause serious injury.
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Before tilling, clear the tilling area of sticks, large stones, wire, glass,
etc. Till only in daylight.
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Always inspect the tiller for damage after striking a foreign object.
Repair or replace any damaged parts before continuing use.
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Pieces thrown from worn or damaged tines can cause serious injury.
Always inspect the tines before using the tiller.
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