Husqvarna 700DRT Manuel D’Utilisation

•      Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, 

or other safety protective devices in place.

•      Keep children and pets away.
•     Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting 

to till too deep at too fast a rate.

•      Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery 

surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.

•      Never allow bystanders near the unit.
•     Use only attachments and accessories approved by 

the manufacturer of the tiller.

•      Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
•      Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may 

catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward.  If this 
occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the 
machine.

•      Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe 

work ing condition.

•     Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts, and other 

bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be 
sure the equip ment is in safe working condition.

•        Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside 

a building where ignition sources are present, such 
as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and 
the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any 
enclosure.

•     Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for 

impor tant details if the tiller is to be stored for an ex-
tended period.

CAUTIONS, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF 
ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRIT 

ICAL 

INFORMA TION IN THIS MANUAL. 

IMPORTANT:  USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS A 
POSSIBILITY OF DAM AG ING THIS EQUIP MENT.

NOTE:   Gives essential information that will aid you to 
better understand, incorporate, or execute a particular set 
of instructions.

•      Read the Manual care fully. Be thor oughly fa miliar with 

the controls and the proper use of the equip 

ment. 

Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls 
quickly.

•      Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never 

allow adults to op er ate the equipment without proper 
instruction.

•     Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par-

ticular ly small children, and pets.

•     Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is 

to be used and remove all foreign objects.

•    Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before 

starting the engine (mo tor).

•     Do not operate the equipment with out wearing ad e-

quate outer gar ments. Wear footwear that will im prove 
footing on slippery surfaces.

•      Handle fuel with care; it is highly fl ammable. 
•      Use an approved fuel container. 
•      Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine. 
•      Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fi ll fuel 

tank indoors.

•     Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled 

fuel before restarting.

•      Use extension cords and receptacles as specifi ed by 

the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors 
or electric starting motors.

•    Never attempt to make any adjustments while the 

engine (motor) is running (except where specifi cally 
recommended by manufacturer).

•      Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
•      Exercise extreme caution when op er ating on or cross-

ing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden 
hazards or traffi c. Do not carry pas sengers.

•      After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), 

remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly in spect
the tiller for any damage, and repair the damage before 
restarting and op er ating the tiller.

•      Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
•      If the unit should start to vibrate ab nor mally, stop the 

engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. 
Vibra tion is generally a warning of trouble.

•     Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating 

position.

•         Take all possible precautions when leav ing the ma chine

unattended.  Disengage the tines, shift into neutral, and 
stop the engine.

•     Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the 

engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. 
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away 
from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Disconnect 
the cord on electric motors.

•    Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are 

dangerous.