Craftsman Incredi-Pull 316.292640 Operator's Manual page 3

• Avoid accidental starting. Beinthestarting position whenever pulling
the starter rope. The operator and unit m ust beinastable p osition
while s tarting. See Starting/Stopping Instructions.
Use theright t ool. Only use this tool f orthe purpose intended.
Use extreme caution when r eversing orpulling t he unit t owards you.
Donotoverreach. Always keep proper footing a nd balance. Take
extra c are when w orking onsteep slopes orinclines.
Always hold theunit w ithboth hands when o perating. Keep a firm
grip onthe grips.
Keep h ands, face, and feet a tadistance from allmoving parts. Do
not t ouch ortrytostop thetines w hen t hey arerotating.
Donottouch the engine ormuffler. These p arts get e xtremely hot
from operation, even after t he unit i sturned o ff.
Donotoperate theengine faster than the speed n eeded tocultivate.
Donotrun theengine athigh speed w hen y ouare notcultivating.
Always stop theengine when cultivating isdelayed orwhen w alking
from one cultivating location toanother.
Ifyou strike o rbecome entangled with aforeign object, stop the engine
immediately and check f ordamage. Donot o perate before repairing
damage. Donot o perate the unit w ith loose o rdamaged parts.
Stop theunit, switch t he engine tooff, a nd disconnect the spark p lug
formaintenance orrepair.
Use only o riginal equipment manufacturer replacement parts a nd
accessories forthis unit. These are available from your authorized service
dealer. Use ofany unauthorized parts o raccessories could l ead to
serious injury tothe user, ordamage tothe unit, and void your w arranty.
Keep u nit c lean o fvegetation and other materials. They m ay become
lodged between the tines and guard.
Toreduce fire hazard, replace faulty m uffler and spark a rrestor, keep
theengine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive grease or
carbon b uild up.
AFTER USE
= Clean tines with a household cleaner to remove any gum buildup. Oil
the tines with machine oil to prevent rust.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
Never store a fueled unit inside a building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to
secure the unit while transporting.
Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent
unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach of children.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use, see
Cleaning and Storage instructions.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan
them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
" SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS "
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's
manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING
O
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
bWARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the operator's manual(s) and follow all warnings
and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
Thrown objects and loud noise can cause
severe eye injury and hearing loss.Wear eye protection
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when
operating this unit. Use a fullface shield when needed.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
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, ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
U I OFF°rSTOP
_ ,THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN
z/_ CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
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WARNING: Smal! objeCtS can be prepeiled
at
-/--_" - speed, causing injury. Keep away from the rotating rotor.
• KEEP BySTAN DERS AWAY
_?_ WARNING:
Keep a!! bystanders; especially children
and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.)from the 0perating area,
HOT SURFACE WARNING
Donott0Uch a hotmuffler oi cy,ndei. You get
burned. These parts get extremely hot from operati0ni
When turned off they remain hot for a short time:
• OiL ,
Refer tO operator S manuai for the proper type of oil.
_ PRIMER BULB
Push primer bu!b, fu!ly and slowly, ] 0 times. ..............
f_l_ • GARDEN CULTIVATORS. ROTATING TINES CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: stop
the engine and allow the tines tO
stop before installing or removing tines; or before
' cleaning or Performing any maintenance: Keep hands
and feet away from rotating tines,
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