Safety Rules - Craftsman 536.292521 Operating Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT
Safe Operation Practices for Cultivator
WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means'. "Attention! Become Alert. Your Safety |s Involved.
_IL ARNING: To prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting-up,
transporting, adjusting or mak-
ing repairs, always disconnect spark
plug wire and put wire where it cannot
contact the spark plug.
IMPORTANT: Safety standards require opera-
tor presence contro% to minimize the risk of in-
jury. Your cultivator is equipped with such
controls. Do not attempt to defeat the function
of the operator presence control under any cir-
cumstances.
Before Use
• Read the owner's manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the cultivator. Know how
to stop the cultivator and disengage the
controls quickly.
• Do not operate the cultivator without wear-
ing adequate outer garments. Wear foot-
wear that wiil improve footing on slippery
surfaces.
• Keep the area of operation dear of al per-
sons, particulady small children and pets.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the cul-
tivator is to be used and remove all foreign
objects.
• Never store fuel or cultivator with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame.
Operating Safety
• Never allow children or young teenagers to
operate the cultivator. Keep them away
while it is operating. Never allow adults to
operate the cultivator without proper in-
struction.
• Do not operate this machine if you are tak-
ing drugs or other medication which can
cause drowsiness or affect your abi{ity to
operate this machine.
• Do not use this machine if you ate mentally
or physically unable to operate this ma-
chine safely.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair to protect your eyes
from foreign objects that may be thrown
from the cultivator.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under ro-
tating parts.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic.
• Esercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Fuel Safety
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam-
mable.
• Use an approved container.
• Check fuel supply before each use, allow-
ing space for expansion as the heat of the
engine and/or sun can cause rue} to ex-
pand.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel
tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel
to a running or hot engine.
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• Never operate the cultivator without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices in place.
• Never operate the cultivator at high trans-
port speeds on slippery surfaces. Look be-
hind and use care when backing.
• Never allow bystanders near the cultivator.
• Keep children and pets away while
operating.
• Never operate the cultivator without good
visibility or Iight.
• Do not run the engine indoors. The ex-
haust fumes are dangerous, containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS
and DEADLY GAS.