JC Penney 3032B manual Safety Rules

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Safety Rules

IMPORTANT

It is suggested that this manual be read

 

in its entirety before attempting to

 

assemble or operate. Keep this manual

 

in a safe place for future reference and

 

for ordering replacement parts.

 

This unit is shipped WITHOUT

 

GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see

operating section of this manual for proper fuel and amount.

Your tiller is a precision piece of powerequipment, not a play thing. Therefore,exercise

extreme caution at all times.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FORTILLERS1 Read the Operating and Service Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

2 Never allow children to operate a power tiller. Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your tiller.

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

4 Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.

5 Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught on the tiller.

6 Do not start the engine unless the shift lever is in the neutral IN) position.

7 Do not stand in front of the tiller while starting the engine.

S Do not place feet and hands on or near the tines when starting the engine or while the engine is running.

9 Do not leave the tiller unattended with the engine running.

10 Do not walk in front of the tiller while the engine is running.

11 Do not fill gasoline tank while engine is running. Spilling gasoline on hot engine may cause a fire or

explosion.

12 Do not run the engine while indoors. Exhaust gases are deadly

poisonous.

13 Be careful not to touch the muffler after the engine has been running, it is hot.

14 Before any maintenance work is performed or adjustments are made. remove the spark plug wire and ground it on the engine block for added safety.

15 Use caution when tilling near buildings and fences, rotating tines can cause damage or injury.

16 Before attempting to remove rocks, bricks and other objects from tines, stop the engine and be sure the tines have stopped completely. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground to prevent accidental starting.

17 Check the tine and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness.

18 Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition;

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

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