SAFETY RULES & IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE A WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS iMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MfNIMIZETHE RISK OF INJURY YOUR MINI TILLER/CULTIVATOR 1S EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEATTHE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BEFORE USE Read the owner's manual carefuJty Be thoroughly famiF tar with the controts and the proper use of the mini tiller/ cultivator ..Know how to stop the mini tilter/cultivator and disengage the controls quickly. Do not operate the mini tiller/cultivator without wearing adequate outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces @ Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets @ Thoroughly inspect the area where the mini rifler!cultivator is to be used and remove al! foreign objects FUEL SAFETY • Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable ._ Use an approved container Check fue! suppty before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause fuet to expand e Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel tankindoors Replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running or hot engine @ Never store fuel or mini tiller/cuitivator wilh fuel in the tank inside a buitding where fumes may reach an open flame. OPERATING SAFETY O Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the mini tilter/cultivator Keep them away while it is operat ing. Never allow adults to operate the mini tiller/cultivator without proper instruction. O Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the mini tiller/cultivator 6, Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts @ Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic ® Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling @ Never operate the mini tiller/cultivator without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place, @ Never operate the m{ni tiller!cultivator at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing @ Never allow bystanders near the mini tilter/cultivator O Keep children and pets away while operating O Never operate the mini tiller/cultivator without good visibility or light @ Do not run the engine indoors The exhaust fumes are dangerous (containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS) 6, Take ali possibie precautions when leaving the mini tilier/ cultivator unattended Stop the engine @ Do not overload the mini tilter/cultivator capacity by attempting to tilt too deep at too fast a rate SAFE STORAGE O Always refer to the owner's manual instructions for important details if the mini tiller/cultivator is to be stored for an extended period O Never store the mini tiller/cultivator with fuel in the fueI tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like Allow the engine to cool before s_oring in any enclosure @ Keep the mini tiller/cultivator in safe working condition Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY O After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor) Remove the wire from the spark plug, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Thoroughty inspect the mini titlerlcuftivator for any darnage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mini tiller/cultivator Q If the mini tiller/cultivator should start to vibrate abnor mally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble 6, Stopthe engine (motor) whenever you leave the operating position Also, disconnect the spark plug wire before unclogging the tines and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections O When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shutoff the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped @ Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running (except when specifically recommended by the manufacturer) ! LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS,, 1T MEANS-ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED, L':i ! ul ii, i, ,nl ,, i m,,,,,, H, ,,,,,,,, 2 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Mini tiller/cultivator It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best pos sible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department.. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain ...