Craftsman 316.29262 Operator's Manual

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4• Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts getextremely hot from operation. They remain hot for ashort time after you turn off the unit.• Do not operate the engine faster than the speedneeded to cultivate. Do not run the engine at highspeed when you are not cultivating.• Always stop the engine when cultivating is delayed orwhen walking from one cultivating location to another.• If you strike or become entangled with a foreignobject, stop the engine immediately and check fordamage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Donot 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 manufacturerreplacement parts and accessories for this unit. Theseare available from your authorized service dealer. Useof any unauthorized parts or accessories could lead toserious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, andvoid your warranty.• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials.They may become lodged between the tines andguard.• To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty muffler and sparkarrestor, 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 abuilding where fumes may reach an open flame orspark.• 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 highto prevent unauthorized use or damage, out of thereach of children.• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any otherliquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.Clean after each use. See the Cleaning and Storageinstructions.• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and usethem to instruct other users. If you loan someone thisunit, also loan them these instructions.SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before fillingthe fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank, oradd fuel, when the engine is hot. Never operate the unitwithout the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen the fueltank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.• Mix and add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor areawhere there are no sparks or flames. Slowly remove thefuel cap only after stopping engine. Do not smoke whilefueling or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel from theunit immediately. Always wipe unit dry before using.• Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fuelingsource and site before starting the engine. Do notsmoke or allow sparks and open flames near the areawhile adding fuel or operating the unit.WHILE OPERATING• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room orbuilding. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operatethis unit only in a well ventilated outdoor area.• Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked asmeeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards. Also wearear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Weara face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Longsleeve shirts are recommended.• Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do notwear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals orgo barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.• This unit has a clutch. The tines remains stationarywhen the engine is idling. If it does not, have the unitadjusted by an authorized service technician.• Be sure the tines are not in contact with anythingbefore starting the unit.• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.• Avoid accidental starting. The operator and unit mustbe in a stable position while starting. SeeStarting/Stopping Instructions.• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purposeintended.• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unittowards you.• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing andbalance. Take extra care when working on steepslopes 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 allmoving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the tineswhen they are rotating.RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION