Poulan HDR500M User Manual - Page 7

OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. SHIFT LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR DRIVE CONTROL BAR DEPTH STAKE LEVELING SHIELD OUTER SIDE SHIELD RECOIL STARTER HANDLE FIG. 8 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed. DRIVE CONTROL BAR - Used to engage tiller. DEPTH STAKE - Controls depth at which tiller will dig. LEVELING SHIELD - Levels tilled soil. OUTER SIDE SHIELD - Adjustable to protect small plants from being buried. SHIFT LEVER - Used to shift transmission gears. SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR - Shows which gear the transmission is in. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used to start the engine. CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine. 7