Rules For Safe Operation - Craftsman 316.292601 Operator's Manual

TRAINING
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine
and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the cultivator. Keep this manual in a safe place for future
and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
• Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know
how to stop the machine and disengage tines quickly.
• Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this
machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and
understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this
manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.
• Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper
instruction.
• Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 50 feet
from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
PREPARATION
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, and other foreign objects
which could be tripped over and cause personal injury.
• Extension Cord—Make sure your extension cord set is in
good condition, is heavy enough to carry the current your
cultivator will draw.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gage cord. The smaller the
gage number, the heavier the cord. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. To reduce the likelihood of disconnection of the
extension cord set from the cultivator, be sure to use the
cord restraint provided.
• If extension cord is damaged in any manner while plugged
in, disconnect extension cord from house receptacle.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

• Inspect cultivator cord periodically, and if damaged, have it
repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension
cord periodically and replace if damaged.
• Dress properly. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and
close-fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes or jewelry
can be caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine
in bare feet or sandals. Use of rubber gloves is
recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this unit. Wear a
face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Such protective equip-
ment is available from your authorized service dealer or retailer.
• Use the right tool. Do not use cultivator for any job except
that for which it is intended.
• Grounding Instructions—The cultivator should be grounded while
in use to reduce the risk of electric shock to the operator. The
cultivator is equipped with a three-conductor cord and a three-
prong grounding plug to fit the proper grounding receptacle. The
green (or green and yellow) wire conductor in the cord is the
grounding wire. Never connect the green (or green and yellow)
wire to a live terminal. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like,
must be connected to a permanent ground, such as a properly
grounded outlet box.
• Use only three-wire outdoor extension cords that have three-
prong grounding plugs and grounding receptacles that
accept the cultivator's plug.
• Keep handle dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• Fuses—The cultivator should be operated on a 15 or 20 AMP
circuit. If difficulty in starting is experienced with a standard 15
AMP fuse or circuit breaker or the cultivator's built-in overload
protection switch frequently trips, contact your nearest
authorized service location. Do not use a higher rated fuse
without consulting your power company.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be
provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the
cultivator. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI