Craftsman 536.7975 manual Safety Rules, Fuel Safety, Safe Storage, Repair/Adjustments Safety

SAFETY RULES

&IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE A

WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS

iMPORTANT

SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MfNIMIZETHE RISK OF INJURY YOUR

MINI TILLER/CULTIVATOR 1S EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEATTHE FUNCTION

OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

BEFORE USE

Read the owner's manual carefuJty Be thoroughly famiF tar with the controts and the proper use of the mini tiller/ cultivator ..Know how to stop the mini tilter/cultivator and disengage the controls quickly.

Do not operate the mini tiller/cultivator without wearing adequate outer garments. Wear footwear that will im- prove footing on slippery surfaces

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

@Thoroughly inspect the area where the mini rifler!cultiva- tor is to be used and remove al! foreign objects

FUEL SAFETY

•Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable ¢_ Use an approved container

Check fue! suppty before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause fuet to expand

eFill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel tankindoors Replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel

Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running or hot engine

@Never store fuel or mini tiller/cuitivator wilh fuel in the

tank inside a buitding where fumes may reach an open flame.

OPERATING SAFETY

ONever allow children or young teenagers to operate the

mini tilter/cultivator Keep them away while it is operat- ing. Never allow adults to operate the mini tiller/cultivator without proper instruction.

OAlways wear safety glasses or eye shields during opera-

tion or while performing an adjustment or repair to

protect your eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the mini tiller/cultivator

6, 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

®Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling

@Never operate the mini tiller/cultivator without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place,

@Never operate the m{ni tiller!cultivator at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing

@Never allow bystanders near the mini tilter/cultivator

O Keep children and pets away while operating

ONever operate the mini tiller/cultivator without good visibility or light

@Do not run the engine indoors The exhaust fumes are

dangerous (containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS)

6, Take ali possibie precautions when leaving the mini tilier/ cultivator unattended Stop the engine

@Do not overload the mini tilter/cultivator capacity by attempting to tilt too deep at too fast a rate

SAFE STORAGE

OAlways refer to the owner's manual instructions for important details if the mini tiller/cultivator is to be stored for an extended period

ONever store the mini tiller/cultivator with fuel in the fueI

tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like Allow the engine to cool before s_oring in any enclosure

@Keep the mini tiller/cultivator in safe working condition

Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness

REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY

OAfter striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor) Remove the wire from the spark plug, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Thor- oughty inspect the mini titlerlcuftivator for any darnage,

and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mini tiller/cultivator

QIf the mini tiller/cultivator should start to vibrate abnor- mally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble

6, Stopthe engine (motor) whenever you leave the operat- ing position Also, disconnect the spark plug wire before unclogging the tines and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections

O When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shutoff the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped

@Never attempt to make any adjustments while the en- gine is running (except when specifically recommended by the manufacturer)

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