Safety Rules - Husqvarna TR317C Operator's Manual

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR POWERED WALK-BEHIND ROTARY
TRAINING
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the equipment. Know how to stop the machine
and disengage the controls quickly.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never
allow adults to op er ate the equipment without proper
instruction.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par-
tic u lar ly small children, and pets.
PREPARATION
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used and remove all foreign objects.
• Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting the engine (mo tor).
• Do not operate in shorts or open toed shoes. Wear
proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all
times, such as gloves, proper footwear, and eye pro-
tection.
• Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by
the manufacturer for all machines with electric drive
motor or electric starting motors.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor) is running (except where specifically
recommended by the manufacturer).
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:
• To avoid personal injury or property damage, use ex-
treme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
• Use only an approved gasoline container.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running.
• Allow engine to cool before refueling.
• Never refuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine or fuel container where there
is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water
heater or other appliance.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle of on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers
on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
• Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or
trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,
then refuel such equipment with a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
Do not use a nozzle lock open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten
securely.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start engine but move
the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid
creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have
dissipated.

SAFETY RULES

TILLERS AND HAND-SUPPORTED CULTIVATORS
OPERATION
• Do not allow hands, feet, or other body parts or cloth-
ing near the rotating tines or any other moving part.
The tines begin to rotate once the engine/motor is
started and the activating device is engaged. The tines
may momentarily rotate after the activating device is
released.
• Exercise extreme caution when crossing gravel sur-
faces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),
remove the wire from the spark plug (or disconnect)
the cord for electric products), thoroughly inspect the
machine for any damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the machine.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
• If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is general a warning sign of trouble.
• Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating
position, before unclogging the tines, and when making
any repairs, adjustments, and inspections.
• Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the machine
unattended.
• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the
engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Disconnect
the cord on electric motors.
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
• Never operate the machine without proper shields and
guards or other safety protective devices in place.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to till or cultivate too deep at too fast a rate.
• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds
on hard or slippery surfaces.
• Never allow bystanders near the machine, especially
small children.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer of the machine (such as wheel weights,
counterweights, and the like).
• Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
• Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may
catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward. If this
occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the
machine.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
machine towards you. To avoid getting pinned against
a structure, ensure adequate distance before revers-
ing near a wall or fence. For machines with powered
reverse drive capability, familiarize yourself with the
operation of the Emergency Stop Control. It provides
a secondary means of stopping power to the tines and
wheel drive in an emergency.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over
speed the engine.
• Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully accord-
ing to instructions and with feet away from the tines.
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