Craftsman 917-299751 owner manual Training, Preparation, Maintenance and Storage Operation

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers

TRAINING

•Read the operating and service instructionmanuai care- fully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment, Know howto stop the unit anddisengage the controls quickly.

•Never allow children to operate the equipmenL Never

allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.

,Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,particu- larly small children, and pets.

PREPARATION

,Thoroughly inspect theareawhere the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects.

. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before startingthe engine (motor).

. Do not operate the equipment withoutwearing adequate outer garments. Wear footwear that will improvefooting on slipperysurfaces.

•Handle fuel with care; it is highlyflammable.

•Use an approved fuel container°

•Never add fuel to a runningengine or hot engine.

•Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care, Never fill fue! tank indoors.

•Replace gasolinecap securely and clean up spilled fuel before restarting.

•Use extensioncords and receptaclesas specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors.

•Never'attemptto make any adjustments whilethe engine (motor) is running (except where specifically recom- mended by manufacturer).

,Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating position.

•Take all possibleprecautionswhen leaving the machine unattended_ Disengage the power take-off, lower the attachment, shift into neutral, stop the engine, and remove the key.

•Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the engine and make certain all movingparts have stopped.

Disconnectthe spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.Disconnect the cordon electricmotors_

•Do not runthe engine indoors; exhaust fumes are dan- gerous.

•Nevel"operate the tillerwithout proper guards, plates,or other safety protective devices in place.

•Keep children and pets away

•Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to tiU 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 (such as wheel weights, counterweights, cabs, and the like)

•Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light,

•Be careful when tilling in hard ground The tines may catch inthe ground and propel the tiller forward If this

occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

OPERATION

•Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts,

•Exercise extreme cautionwhen operatingon or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers_

•After strikinga foreign object, stop the engine (motor), remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughlyinspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the damage before restartingand operating the tiller.

•Exercise caution to avoid slippingor falling.

•If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause.

Vibrationis generally a warning of trouble_

,Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe working condition,

•Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment 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 important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period

-IMPORTANT -

Cautions, tmportants, and Notes are a means of attracting attention to important or critical information in this manual

point out Important safety precau-

tlons. It means -- Attention! Become

I& CAUTIONI Look for this symbol to Aiertl Your safety is Involved.

..... ii

1i

I

I

IMPORTANT= USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT.

NOTE: Gives essential information that will aid you to

better understand, incorporate, or execute a particular set of instructions

2