Maintenance & Storage - Craftsman CMXGVAM1144043 Manual De Instrucciones

• To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.
• Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open
flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes
dryer or other gas appliances.
OPERATION
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
• Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate this machine without good visibility or light. Always be sure of
your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles.
• Keep bystanders away from the machine while it is in operation. Stop the
machine if anyone enters the area.
• Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch in the ground
and propel the tiller forward. If this occurs, let go of the handle bars and do
not restrain the machine.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces. Stay
alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on hard or slippery
surfaces.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
• Look down and behind and use care when in reverse or pulling machine
towards you.
• Start the engine according to the instructions found in this manual and keep
feet well away from the tines at all times.
• After striking a foreign object or if your machine should start making an
unusual noise or vibration, immediately shut the engine off. Disconnect the
spark plug wire, ground it against the engine and perform the following
steps:
a. Inspect for damage.
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c. Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure continued safe
operation.
• Disengage all clutch levers (if fitted) and stop engine before you leave the
operating position (behind the handles). Wait until the tines come to a
complete stop before unclogging the tines, making any adjustments, or
inspections.
• Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
• Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
• Use caution when tilling near fences, buildings and underground utilities.
Rotating tines can cause property damage or personal injury.
• Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to till soil too deep at too
fast of a rate.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with
the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe
speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor.
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If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine.
Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage before starting and
operating.
Keep all shields, guards, and safety devices in place and operating properly.
Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running.
Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer as listed in the Parts List pages of this operator's manual. Failure to do so can
result in personal injury.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good
judgement.
Keep the machine, attachments and accessories in safe working order.
Allow the machine to cool at least five minutes before storing. 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 cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine and make certain
the tines and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The
governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of engine.
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 important details if the machine is
to be stored for an extended period.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the
environment.
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product has an Average Useful
Life of seven (7) years, or 130 hours of operation. At the end of the Average
Useful Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service
dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working properly
and not worn excessively. Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or
death.