Murray 11052x4NC Safety Rules, Safe Operation Practices for Cultivator, Before Use, Fuel Safety

SAFETY RULES

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-	S	Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
tal starting when setting–up,		Do not smoke while refueling. Never fill fuel
transporting, adjusting or mak-		tank indoors. Replace fuel tank cap se-
ing repairs, always disconnect spark		curely and wipe up spilled fuel.
plug wire and put wire where it cannot	S	If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
contact the spark plug .		engine but move the machine away from
IMPORTANT: Safety standards require opera-		the area of spillage and avoid creating any
		source of ignition until fuel vapors have dis-
tor presence controls to minimize the risk of in-
		sipated.
jury. Your cultivator is equipped with such
		Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel
controls. Do not attempt to defeat the function	S
of the operator presence control under any cir-		to a running or hot engine.
cumstances.	S	Never store fuel or cultivator with fuel in the
		tank inside a building where fumes may
Before Use		reach an open flame.
S Read the owner’s manual carefully. Be	Operating Safety
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
		Never allow children or young teenagers to
the proper use of the cultivator. Know how	S
to stop the cultivator and disengage the		operate the cultivator. Keep them away
controls quickly.		while it is operating. Never allow adults to
S Do not operate the cultivator without wear-		operate the cultivator without proper in-
		struction.
ing adequate outer garments. Wear foot-
		Do not operate this machine if you are tak-
wear that will improve footing on slippery	S
surfaces.		ing drugs or other medication which can
S Keep the area of operation clear of all per-		cause drowsiness or affect your ability to
		operate this machine.
sons, particularly small children and pets.	S	Do not use this machine if you are mentally
S Thoroughly inspect the area where the cul-
		or physically unable to operate this ma-
tivator is to be used and remove all foreign		chine safely.
objects.	S	Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
S Keep in mind that the operator or user is		during operation or while performing an
responsible for accidents or hazards occur-		adjustment or repair to protect your eyes
ring to other people, their property, and		from foreign objects that may be thrown
themselves.		from the cultivator.
S Disengage all clutches and shift into neu-	S	Do not put hands or feet near or under ro-
tral before starting the engine (motor).		tating parts.
	S Exercise extreme caution when operating
Fuel Safety		on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or
		roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
S Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam-		traffic.
mable.	S	Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
S Use an approved container.	S	Never operate the cultivator without proper
S Check fuel supply before each use, allow-		guards, plates, or other safety protective
		devices in place.
ing space for expansion as the heat of the
engine and/or sun can cause fuel to ex-	S	Use only attachments and accessories ap-
pand.	4	proved by the manufacturer of the machine
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