Craftsman 247.298760 User Manual download pdf (Page 3)

IMPORTANT

It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate. Keep this

manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.

This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see operating section of this manual

for proper fuel and amount.

Your tiller is a precision piece of power equipment, not a play thing. Therefore exercise extreme caution at

all times.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR TILLERS

1. Read the Operating and Service Owner’s

Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with

the controls and the proper use of the equip

ment.

2. Never allow children to operate a power tiller.

Only persons well acquainted with these rules

of safe operation should be allowed to use

your tiller.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, particularly small children and pets.

4. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or

wearing open sandals. Always wear substan

tial footwear.

5. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could

get caught on the tiller.

6. Do not start the engine unless the shift lever

is in the neutral (N) position.

11. Do not fill gasoline tank while engine is

running. Spilling gasoline on hot engine may

cause a fire or explosion.

12. Do not run the engine while indoors. Exhaust

gases are deadly poisonous.

13. Be careful not to touch the muffler after the

engine has been running, it is hot.

14. Before any maintenance work is performed or

adjustments are made, remove the spark plug

wire and ground it on the engine block for

added safety.

15. Use caution when tilling near buildings anc^

fences, rotating tines can cause damage or

injury.

16. Before attempting to remove rocks, bricks

and other objects from tines, stop the engine

and be sure the tines have stopped

completely. Disconnect the spark plug wire

and ground to prevent accidental starting.

7. Do not stand in front of the tiller while

starting the engine.

8. Do not place feet and hands on or near the

tines when starting the engine or while the

engine is running.

17. Check the ti>ie and engine mounting bolts at

frequent intervals for proper tightness.

18. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be

sure the equipment is in safe working

condition.

9. Do not leave the tiller unattended with the

engine running.

10. Do not walk in front of the tiller while the

engine is running.

19. Never store the equipment with gasoline in

the tank inside of a building where fumes may

reach an open flame or spark. Allow the

engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure.

NOTE

A spark arrest muffler is available as an accessory part. The part number is listed in the parts section of this

manual. Check muffler legal requirements in your area

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