Murray 11052x92D - Manual (Page 4)

SAFETY RULES
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Safe Operation Practices for Cultivator
WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means: “Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.”
WARNING: To prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting–up,
transporting, adjusting or mak-
ing repairs, always disconnect spark
plug wire and put wire where it cannot
contact the spark plug .
IMPORTANT: Safety standards require opera-
tor presence controls to minimize the risk of in-
jury. Your cultivator is equipped with such
controls. Do not attempt to defeat the function
of the operator presence control under any cir-
cumstances.
Before Use
S Read the owner’s manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the cultivator. Know how
to stop the cultivator and disengage the
controls quickly.
S Do not operate the cultivator without wear-
ing adequate outer garments. Wear foot-
wear that will improve footing on slippery
surfaces.
S Keep the area of operation clear of all per-
sons, particularly small children and pets.
S Thoroughly inspect the area where the cul-
tivator is to be used and remove all foreign
objects.
S Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occur-
ring to other people, their property, and
themselves.
S Disengage all clutches and shift into neu-
tral before starting the engine (motor).
Fuel Safety
S Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam-
mable.
S Use an approved container.
S Check fuel supply before each use, allow-
ing space for expansion as the heat of the
engine and/or sun can cause fuel to ex-
pand.
S Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Do not smoke while refueling. Never fill fuel
tank indoors. Replace fuel tank cap se-
curely and wipe up spilled fuel.
S If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from
the area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors have dis-
sipated.
S Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel
to a running or hot engine.
S Never store fuel or cultivator with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame.
Operating Safety
S Never allow children or young teenagers to
operate the cultivator. Keep them away
while it is operating. Never allow adults to
operate the cultivator without proper in-
struction.
S Do not operate this machine if you are tak-
ing drugs or other medication which can
cause drowsiness or affect your ability to
operate this machine.
S Do not use this machine if you are mentally
or physically unable to operate this ma-
chine safely.
S Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair to protect your eyes
from foreign objects that may be thrown
from the cultivator.
S Do not put hands or feet near or under ro-
tating parts.
S Exercise extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic.
S Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
S Never operate the cultivator without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices in place.
S Use only attachments and accessories ap-
proved by the manufacturer of the machine