Craftsman 316.2926 - Manual (Page 5)

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• Be careful when cultivating in hard ground. The tines
may catch in the ground and propel the cultivator
forward. If this occurs, let go of the handle and do not
restrain the machine.
• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds
on hard or slippery surfaces.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
• Look down, behind, and use care when pulling
machine towards you.
• Start the motor according to the instructions found in
this manual and keep feet well away from the tines at
all times.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the motor and
disconnect the power cord to prevent accidental
starting. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any
damage. Repair the damage before starting and
operating.
• Stop the motor, disconnect the power cord to prevent
accidental starting and wait until the tines come to a
complete stop before unclogging the tines, making
any adjustments, or inspections.
• Use caution when cultivating near fences, buildings
and underground utilities. Rotating tines can cause
property damage or personal injury.
• Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to
cultivate soil too deep or too fast of a rate.
• If the machine should start making an unusual noise
or vibration, stop the motor and disconnect the power
cord to prevent accidental starting. Inspect machine
thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage before
starting motor and operating.
• Keep all shields, guards and safety devices in place
and operating properly.
• To avoid an electrical shock hazard, never push or pull
the cultivator over the electrical cord while operating.
• When picking up the cultivator, use the handle
provided. Don’t grasp the tines when picking up or
holding the cultivator. Never pick up or carry machine
while the motor is running.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the cultivator manufacturer. Failure to do so can result
in personal injury and/or damage to your cultivator.
• If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
• Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at
frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working
condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any
damage.
• Before leaving the equipment, changing tine width,
cleaning, repairing, making adjustments and the like,
stop the motor, disconnect the power cord to prevent
accidental starting and make certain the tines and all
moving parts have stopped.
• Do not wash cultivator with a hose. Avoid getting water
on motor and electrical connections
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
• Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading,
transporting, and storage of this machine.
• Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper
instructions on off-season storage. When not in use,
cultivator should be stored indoors in a dry, and high or
locked-up place out of the reach of children.
• Maintain cultivator with care. Follow instructions for
lubrication and cleaning.
• Check for damaged parts. Before further use, a guard
or other part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, mounting, and any other condition that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorized service center.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Restrict the use of
this power machine
to persons who
read, understand and follow the warnings
and instructions in this manual and on the
machine.
WARNING: