Craftsman 21ES122R799 Operator's Manual page 3

• Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling
the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position
while starting. See Starting/Stopping Instructions.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose intended.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit towards you.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance. Take
extra care when working on steep slopes or inclines.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm
grip on the grips.
• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do
not touch or try to stop the tines when they are rotating.
• Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely hot
from operation, even after the unit is turned off.
• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to cultivate.
Do not run the engine at high speed when you are not cultivating.
• Always stop the engine when cultivating is delayed or when walking
from one cultivating location to another.
• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine
immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing
damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
• Stop the unit, switch the engine to off, and disconnect the spark plug
for maintenance or repair.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement parts and
accessories for this unit. These are available from your authorized service
dealer. Use of any unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to
serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
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
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• WARNING - 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:
severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when
operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
Thrown objects and loud noise can cause
• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials. They may become
lodged between the tines and guard.
• To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty muffler and spark arrestor, keep
the engine and muffler free from grass, leaves, excessive grease or
carbon build 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
SYMBOL MEANING
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
speed, causing injury. Keep away from the rotating rotor.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the operating area.
• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get
burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation.
When turned off they remain hot for a short time.
• OIL
Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil.
• PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times.
• GARDEN CULTIVATORS – ROTATING TINES CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
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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Small objects can be propelled at high
Keep all bystanders, especially children
Stop the engine and allow the tines to