Fuel Safety - McCulloch 577616202 Manual De Instrucciones

away cut material or hold material to be cut
when the engine is running. Make sure pow-
erhead is stopped and spark plug wire is dis-
connected when removing jammed material
from the tines. Do not grab or hold attachment
by the tines.
WARNING:
tines. You and others can be blinded/injured.
Wear eye and leg protection.
WARNING:
coupled with a powerhead produces an electro-
magnetic field during operation. Under some cir-
cumstances, this field may interfere with active
or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk
of serious or fatal injury, we recommend per-
sons with medical implants to consult their phy-
sician and the medical implant manufacturer be-
fore operating this machine.
S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed
safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fit-
ting clothing; heavy, long pants, and long
sleeves; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye
protection such as non-fogging, vented
goggles or face screen; an approved safety
helmet; and sound barriers (ear plugs or
mufflers) to protect your hearing. Regular us-
ers should have hearing checked regularly as
engine noise can damage hearing. Secure
hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove
loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc. Be-
ing fully covered also helps protect you from
debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by
spinning tines.
Hearing
Protection
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
S Stay alert. Do not operate when you are tired,
ill, upset, or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs, or medication. Watch what you are do-
ing; use common sense.
S Keep hands and feet away from cutting area
and rotating tines.
S Never start or run the engine inside a
closed room or building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Never direct discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the area
of operation. Use care in directing dis-
charge to avoid glass enclosures, automo-
biles, and the like.
S Never operate the cultivator without the tine
cover in place and properly secured.
S Stop the engine before setting the unit down.
Keep away from rotating
This attachment when
Safety Helmet
Eye
Protection
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Safety Chaps

FUEL SAFETY

S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or
the unit or while using the unit.
S Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel
spills before starting engine.
S Move at least 3 meters away from fueling site
before starting engine.
S Stop engine and allow to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
S Remove fuel cap slowly.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
S Disconnect powerhead spark plug before
performing maintenance.
S Inspect entire unit before each use. Re-
place damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and se-
curely fastened.
S Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures.
S Have all maintenance and service not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an autho-
rized service dealer.
S Throw away tines that are bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped, or damaged before using the unit.
S Use only recommended parts and acces-
sories. Never use wire, wire rope, string,
flailing devices, etc.
S Be sure tines stop turning when engine idles
(refer to powerhead instruction manual for
engine/carburetor adjustments).
S Hold the unit by hand. Do not make carbur-
etor adjustments from the tine side of the
unit.
S Keep others away when making carburetor
adjustments.
S Never start the unit with the clutch housing
removed. The clutch can fly off and cause
serious injury.
S Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that
might stop the tines. If heavy contact oc-
curs, stop the unit and inspect for damage.
S If tines strike a foreign object, follow these
steps: stop unit and disconnect spark plug
wire, inspect for damage, and repair any dam-
age before resuming operation of the unit.
S Never douse or squirt the attachment with
water or any other liquid. Clean unit and de-
cals with a damp sponge.
CULTIVATING SAFETY
WARNING:
the unit. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that can rico-
chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
S Keep others including children, animals, by-
standers, and helpers at least 15 meters
away. Stop the unit immediately if you are ap-
proached. Do not start the engine when a
bystander is standing in front of the tines.
S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach or stand on unstable surfaces.
S Look behind and use care when backing up.
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Inspect area before using