Craftsman 486.252444 owner manual Safety, Training

SAFETY

WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

IMPORTANT

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

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means-Attention! Become Alert! Your safety is involved.

TRAINING

•Read opening and Service instructions carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

•Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate the machine without proper instruction.

•Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.

PREPARATION

•Check the fuel and lubrication before starting the engine. Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors when the engine is running or while the engine is still hot. Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine.

•Inspect the area to be tilled. Remove glass, wire, metal objects, large sticks, and stones. Avoid underground pipes and wiring.

•Have a complete working knowledge of your tractor and know how to handle your tractor with a tiller or other attachment attached.

OPERATION

•Give complete and undivided attention to the job at hand. Operate the tiller in daylight or good artificial light.

•Personal injury may result from contact with the augers or debris thrown by this machine. Therefore, always stay a safe distance away from the augers.

•Stop the tiller engine when leaving your tiller unattended.

•Check before each use for loose fasteners or parts.

•Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow engine to cool before storing in an enclosure.

•Stop engine and disconnect spark plug lead wire before cleaning augers, removing obstacles, or making adjustments, except for those which must be done with the engine running.

•Never place hands or feet under or into rotating parts or concealed areas. Keep hands and feet clearly away from auger elements, belts, pulleys, etc. while engine is running.

•Wear substantial shoes and eye protection while using tiller.

•Never attempt to make a maintenance adjustment while engine is running, except on the carburetor.

•Do not run the engine indoors; carbon monoxide fumes are dangerous to inhale.

•Never operate machine without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.

•Disengage the Tine Clutch Lever, stop tiller and tractor engines before getting off the tractor.

•Disengage the Tine Clutch Lever and stop the tiller engine during transportation to and from the work area.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

•Follow maintenance instructions as outlined in this manual and your Engine Owner's Manual supplied with the unit.

•Disconnect spark plug wire before making maintenance adjustment or repair.

•Store gasoline in an approved metal container in a cool, dry place.

•Safety and performance levels can be assured only by the use of specified replacement parts.

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should

not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered or grass-covered land

unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the state of California, the above law is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on Federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

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