Craftsman 316.292600 Manual De Instrucciones página 4

If extension cord is damaged in any manner whib
piugged in, disconnect extension cord from house
receptacb.
[ WARN'NG: DOn°t changethepiug
on the
cultivator in any way.
Inspect cultivator cord periodically, and if damaged,
have it repaired by an authorized service facility.
Inspect extension cord periodically and replace if
damaged.
, Dress properly. VVearsturdy, rough-soled work shoes
and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting
clothes or jewelry can be caught in movable parts.
Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals.
Use of rubber gloves is recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this
unit. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
Such protective equipment is available from your
authorized service dealer or retailer.
Use the right tool. Do not use cultivator for any job
except that for which it is intended.
, Grounding Instructions--The cultivator should be
grounded while in use to reduce the risk of electric
shock to the operator. The cultivator is equipped with
a three-conductor cord and a three-prong grounding
plug to fit the proper grounding receptacle. The green
(or green and yellow) wire conductor in the cord is the
grounding wire. Never connect the green (or green
and yellow) wire to a live terminal. Your cultivator has
a plug as illustrated in Fig. A. An adapter, illustrated in
Fig. C, is available for connecting plugs as illustrated
in Fig. B to two-prong receptacles. The green-colored
rigid ear, lug, or the like, must be connected to a
permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet
box.
Grounding Pin
Cover of Grounded Outlet Box
Adapter
Use only three-wire outdoor extension cords that
have three-prong grounding plugs and grounding
receptacles that accept the cultivator's plug.
, Keep handle dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Fuses--The cultivator should be operated on a 15 or
20 AMP circuit. If difficulty in starting is experienced
with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker or
the cultivator's built-in overload protection switch
frequently trips, contact your nearest authorized
service location. Do not use a higher rated fuse without
consulting your power company.
, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFC[) protection
should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to
be used for the cultivator. Receptacles are available
having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for
this measure of safety.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while motor is
running.
Avoid dangerous environmenL Don't use cultivator in
damp or wet iocations.
, Don't use the cultivator in the rain.
Do not operate cultivator on excessively steep slopes.
Avoid unintentional starting. Don't carry plugged-in
cultivator with your hands/fingers on the motor starting
controls.
, Do not abuse cord. Never puil or carry the cultivator
by cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from the
receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
, If extension cord is damaged in any manner while
plugged in, disconnect extension cord from house
receptacle.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact
with the rotating parts can amputate fingers, hands,
and feet.
Do not operate machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Only operate cultivator in daylight or good artificial
light. Don't overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance and a firm hold on the handle at all times.
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate cultivator when you are tired.
Don't force cuitivator. It wiii do a better job and with
less likelihood of a risk of injury if operated at the rate
for which it was designed
Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at bast
50 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
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