Craftsman 536.797500 - Manual (Page 2)

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SAFETY RULES
CAUTION; ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE
IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING
WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS
IMPORTANT
CACcpy qja I sida RDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY YOUR
MINITILLER/CULTIVATOR IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS DO NOT ATTEMPTTO DEFEATTHE FUNCTION
QP THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
BEFORE USE
® Read the owner’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly farnil*
iar with the controls and the proper use of the mini tiller/
cullivalot. Know how to stop the mini liller/cuitivator and
disengage the confrois quickly.
® Do not operate the mini iiller/cultivator without wearing
adequate outer garments. Wear footwear that will im­
prove footing on slippery surfaces
® Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, parlicu-
larly small children and pets.
# Thoroughly inspect the area where the mini tiller/cultiva-
tot is to be used and remove all foreign objects
FUEL SAFETY
® Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable
# Use an approved container
® Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space for
expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can
cause fuel to expand
# Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel
tank indoors Replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up
spilled fuel
® Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running
or hot engine
@ Never store fuei or mini tiller/cultlvator with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame,.
OPERATING SAFETY
® Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the
mini tiller/cuitivator Keep them away while it is operat­
ing. Never allow adults to operate the mini tliler/cultivator
without proper instruction,
# Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during opera­
tion or while performing an adjustment or repair to
protect your eyes from foreign objects that may be
thrown from the mini iillef/cultivator
® Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts,
® Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
® Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling
® Never operate the mini iiller/cultivator without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in
place.
® Never operate the mini tiller/cuitivator at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care
when backing
® Never aliow bystanders near the mini tiller/cuitivator
® Keep children and pets away white operating
® Never operate the mini tiiler/cuitivalor without good
visibility or light
® Do not run the engine indoors. The exhaust fumes are
dangerous (containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an
ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS)
9 Take al I poss ib!e precau tlo ns when lea ving th e m in i til le r/
cultivator unattended - Stop the engine
® Do not overload the mini tiller/cuitivator capacity by
attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate
SAFE STORAGE
® Always refer to the owner's manual instructions for
important details if the minitiiler/cultivator is to be stored
for an extended period
® Never store the mirii tiiier/cultivalor with fuel in the fuel
tank inside a building where ignition sources ate present
such as water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and
the like Aliow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure
# Keep the mini tiller/cuitivator in safe working condition
Check ali fasteners at frequent intervals for proper
tightness
REFAiR/AOJUSTMENTS SAFETY
# After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor)
Remove the wire from the spark plug, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Thor­
oughly inspect the mini iiller/cultivator for any damage,
and repair the damage before restarting and operating
the mini tiller/cuitivaior
@ If the mini tiller/cuitivator should start to vibrate abnor­
mally, stop thesngirie (motor) and check immediately for
the cause Vibration is generally a warrting of trouble,
® Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operat­
ing position. Also, disconnect the spark plug wire before
uriclogglng the tines and when making any repairs,
adjustments, or inspections,
@ When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shutoff the
engine and make certain ail moving parts have slopped,
® Never attempt to make any adjustments while the en­
gine is running (except when specifically recommended
by the manufacturer)
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mOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. iT MEANS-
№ ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.