Craftsman 316.29271 Operator'S Manual Download

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• Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get

extremely hot from operation. They remain hot for a
short time after you turn off the unit.

• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed

needed to cultivate. Do not run the engine at high
speed when you are not cultivating.

• Always stop the engine when cultivating is delayed or

when walking from one cultivating location to another.

• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign

object, stop the engine immediately and check for
damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do
not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.

• Stop and switch the engine to off for maintenance,

repair, or to install or remove the tines.

Use only original equipment manufacturer
replacement parts and accessories for this unit. These
are available from your authorized service dealer. Use
of any unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to
serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and
void your warranty.

• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials.

They may become lodged between the tines and
guard.

• To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty muffler and spark

arrestor, keep the engine and muffler free from grass,
leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up.

OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS

• Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a

building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark.

• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting.

Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.

• Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high

to prevent unauthorized use or damage, out of the
reach of children.

• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other

liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
Clean after each use. See the Cleaning and Storage
instructions.

• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use

them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
unit, also loan them these instructions.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling

the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank, or
add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit
without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen the fuel
tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.

• Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area where

there are no sparks or flames. Slowly remove the fuel
cap only after stopping engine. Do not smoke while
fueling or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel from the
unit immediately. Always wipe unit dry before using.

• Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling

source and site before starting the engine. Do not
smoke or allow sparks and open flames near the area
while adding fuel or operating the unit.

WHILE OPERATING

• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate
this unit only in a well ventilated outdoor area.

• Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as

meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards. Also wear
ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear
a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Long
sleeve shirts are recommended.

• Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not

wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or
go barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.

• This unit has a clutch. The tines remains stationary

when the engine is idling. If it does not, have the unit
adjusted by an authorized service technician.

• Be sure the tines are not in contact with anything

before starting the unit.

• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Avoid accidental starting. The operator and unit must

be in a stable position while starting. See
Starting/Stopping Instructions.

• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose

intended.

• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit