While Operating - Craftsman 316.292561 Manual Del Operador

Always s toptheengine andallowitto coolbefore filling ,
thefueltank.Never r emove thecapofthefueltank,or
addfuel,when theengine is hot.Never o perate t heunit
without t hefuelcapsecurely i nplace. L oosen thefuel
tankcapslowly to relieve anypressure i nthetank. "
Mixandaddfuelina clean, w ell-ventilated outdoor a rea
where therearenosparks or flames. Slowly remove t he
fuelcaponlyafterstopping engine. Donotsmoke while
fueling ormixing fuel.Wipeupanyspilled fuelfromthe
unitimmediately. Always w ipeunitdrybefore using.
Movetheunitatleast30feet(9.1m)fromthefueling
source andsitebefore starting theengine. D onot
smokeor allowsparks andopenflamesnearthearea
whileadding fuelor operating theunit.
WHILE OPERATING
Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate
this unit only in a well ventilated outdoor area.
Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards. Also wear
ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear
a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Long
sleeve shirts are recommended.
Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not
wear loose clothing,jewelry, short pants, sandals or
go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
This unit has a clutch. The tines remains stationary
when the engine is idling. If it does not, have the unit
adjusted by an authorized service technician.
Be sure the tines are not in contact with anything
before starting the unit.
Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
Avoid accidental starting. 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. They remain hot for a
short time after you turn off the unit.
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 and switch the engine to off for maintenance,
repair, or to install or remove the tines.
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.
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.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, 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 the 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