Craftsman 917.292394 owner manual Operation, Maintenance Andstorage, Safety is Involved

°Never attempt to make any adjust- ments while the engine (motor) is running (except where specifically recommended by manufacturer).

OPERATION

•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. Do not carry passen- gers.

•After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operat- ing the tiller.

•Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

•If the unit should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

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

•Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended. Disengage the tines, shift into neutral, and stop the engine.

•Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect- ing, 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.

°Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other safety protec- tive 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.

MAINTENANCE ANDSTORAGE

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

•Check shear pins, 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.

_,Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEAWARE!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_,CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs. _I_WARNING: The engine exhuast from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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