General Safety Rules - Simplicity 1695764 Operator's Manual

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

SPECIAL MESSAGES
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention
to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as
helpful operating and servicing information. Please read
all the information carefully to avoid injury and machine
damage.
CAUTION
AvOID INjURY! ThIS SYMBOL AND TExT hIGhLIGhT
POTENTIAL hAZARDS OR DEATh TO ThE OPERATOR
OR BYSTANDERS ThAT MAY OCCUR IF ThE hAZARDS
OR PROCEDURES ARE IGNORED.
IMPORTANT
AvOID DAMAGE! ThIS TExT IS USED TO TELL ThE
OPERATOR OF ACTIONS OR CONDITIONS ThAT MIGhT
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO ThE MAChINE.
NOTE: General information is given throughout the
manual that may help the operator in the operation or
service of the machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read this section carefully. Operate the mini
cultivator according to the safety instructions and
recommendations outlined here and inserted throughout
the text. Anyone who uses this mini cultivator must read
the instructions and be familiar with the controls.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 6 WARNING
ENGINE ExhAUST FROM ThIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
ChEMICALS KNOWN TO ThE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTh DEFECTS, OR OThER
REPRODUCTIvE hARM.
This symbol points out important safety
instructions which if not followed could
endanger your personal safety. Read and
follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate this equipment.
• Do not transport the mini cultivator from one place to
another with the engine running.
• The tines of the cultivator should not rotate when the
engine is idling. If it does rotate when engine is idling,
contact dealer for instructions.
• Dress appropriately when operating the cultivator. Always
wear sturdy footwear. Never wear sandals, sneakers, or
open shoes, and never operate the cultivator with bare
feet. Do not wear loose clothing that might get caught
in moving parts. Always wear safety glasses for eye
protection.
• Always keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away
from any moving parts on engine and cultivator.
• Always wear a protective hearing device.
• Do not allow children to operate this mini cultivator. Do
not allow adults to operate the mini cultivator without
proper instruction.
• Do not operate any power equipment under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
• Keep all screws, nuts and bolts tight.
• Engine should be turned off and cool, spark plug wire
must be removed from spark plug before any repairs or
adjustments are attempted.
• Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed
150° F (65° C). Avoid these areas.
• Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas.
• Carefully inspect the area to be cultivated, and remove
all foreign objects. Do not cultivate above underground
utilities, including water lines, gas lines, electric cables,
or pipes. Do not operate the mini cultivator in soil with
large rocks and foreign objects which can damage the
equipment.
• If an object becomes lodged in the tines, turn engine off,
remove the wire from the spark plug and secure, allow
to cool before attempting to remove the foreign object.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
Mini Cultivator
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