Sears 316.2927 manual Maintenance And Storage

operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

5.Be careful when cultivating in hard ground. The tines may catch in the ground and propel the cultivator forward. If this occurs, let go of the handle and do not restrain the machine.

6.Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.

7.Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

8.Look down, behind, and use care when pulling machine towards you.

9.Start the engine according to the instructions found in this manual and keep feet well away from the tines at all times.

10.After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating.

11.Disengage all clutch and stop engine before you leave the operating position (behind the handle). Wait until the tines come to a complete stop before unclogging the tines, making any adjustments, or inspections.

12.Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

13.Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

14.Use caution when cultivating near fences, buildings and underground utilities. Rotating tines can cause property damage or personal injury.

15.Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to cultivate soil to deep or to fast of a rate.

16.If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage before starting and operating.

17.Keep all shields, guards and safety devices in place and operating properly.

18.Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running.

19.Use only attachments and accessories available by the Sears. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury.

20.If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your nearest Sears service center.

Maintenance And Storage

1.Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

2.Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.

3.Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine and make certain the tines and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

4.Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.

5.Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

6.Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading, transporting, and storage of this machine.

7.Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc.

8.Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper instructions on off-season storage.

9.Always store unit in cultivator mode (all four tines on unit) to avoid tip over.

10.If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.

11.Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.

WARNING: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

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