Craftsman 316.29262 Operator's Manual

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11OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSTRANSPORTING THE UNIT1. Stop the engine.2. Slide the wheel bracket assembly all the way down.3. Tilt the unit back until the tines clear the ground.4. Push or pull the unit to the next location.5. If you need to move the unit over long distances, usethe transport grip.OPERATING TIPS1. Move the cultivator to the work area prior to starting theengine. Transport the cultivator by pushing it on itswheels or by carrying it by the transport grip.2. Start the unit by following the Starting Instructions.3. With the engine running and the tines off the ground,depress the throttle control to increase the engine speed.4. Holding both of the handlebar grips firmly, slowlylower the cultivator until the tines make contact withthe ground (Fig. 10).5. As cultivating action begins, pull back on thecultivator so that the tines can penetrate the ground.6. Once the ground has been broken, continue at amoderate pace until you are familiar with the controlsand the handling of the cultivator.7. To improve the depth of cultivation, pull back on theunit as it moves forward to drive the tines deeperinto the ground.8. If the tines are digging too deep or not deep enough,adjust them according to Adjusting Tine Depth.To prevent seriouspersonal injury, useextreme caution when reversingor pulling the unit towards you.WARNING:To prevent seriouspersonal injury,never pick-up or carry the unit while theengine is running.WARNING:To prevent seriouspersonal injury,always stop the engine when operation isdelayed or when transporting the unit fromone location to anotherWARNING:Dress properly toreduce the risk ofinjury when operating this unit. Do notwear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eyeand ear/hearing protection. Wear heavylong pants, boots and gloves. Do not wearshort pants, sandals or operate barefoot.WARNING:Fig. 10TransportGrip