Craftsman 917299230 rear-tine tiller

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LIMITED ONE YEAR _tVARRANTY ON TILLER
For one year from date of purchase, _Jhen this tiller is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and
maintenance instructions in the owner s manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship
This warranty excludes tine(s), spark plug, air cleaner and belt(s) which are expendable parts and become worn during norma_
use.
If this tiller is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT
IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CQ, D/698o731A, SearsTower, Chicago, IL 60684
RULES FOR SAFE
1, KNOW YOUR TILLER. Become familiar with all the
different sections of this Owners Manual before attempt°
ing to operate your Tiller. Know the controls and how
to stop quickly.
2, ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM
ROTATING TINES AND OTHER DRIVEN PARTS,
Always wear substantial footwear Do not wear loose fit ._
t|ng clothing that could get caught in moving parts
3, LIMIT YOUR TILLER'S USE TO TRAINED ADULTS,
Do not atfow children to operate your Tilter Keep by-
standers and pets away from the area when you are
o!Seratingyour Tiller
4, MAKE SURE THE AREA IS CLEAR of bottles, stones,
wire and other hazardous items before tilling
5, HANDLE FUEL WITH CARE; it is highly flammable,
Never add fuel to a running or hot engine or fill tank
indoors. Turn engine off and let your Enginecoot before
refueling
.
Fuel Tank Cap must be secure at all times except during
refueling
Do not smoke while refueling
Fuel your Tiller in aclean area
.
Avoid spilling gasoline or oil. Wipe the Tiller clean of
any spilled fuel or o_t,
Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover directly
over carburetor air intake is removed, except for adjust-
ment Removal of suchpart could create a fire hazard.
Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter
Store your Titler fuel and oil in approved containers
away from heat or open flame and out of reach of chil-
dren
6,, USE YOUR TILLER PROPERLY, Before starting en-
gine make sure Drive Control Bar is in _'STOP" position
and Shift Lever indicator is in "N" NEUTRAL position.
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Operate your Tiller up and down the face of slopes (not
greater than 15°); never across the face. Make turns
gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control, EYercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes,
OPERATeON
Do not run engine indoors, exhaust fumes are poison-
ous
Never operate product when tired or fatigued. Always
operate product with extreme care with your own safety
in rain& Carelessness or misuse could lead to severe in-
jury,
Before removing obstacles, transporting your Tiller, or
when making any adjustments except carburetor, make
sure Drive Control Bar is in "STOP" position and Shift
Lever Indicator is in "N" NEUTRAL position° Stop
engine before leaving the operating position. D_sconnect
spark plug wire and cover from spark plug,
Release Drive Control Bar to disengaqe tines before
shifting into reverse,, Be sure of your footing,, DonTt back
yourself into a soiid obstruction, such as a tree, fence,
etco To stop quickly, release the drive control bar_
ALLOW THE ENGINE ON YOUR TILLER TO COOL
before performing any maintenance or adjustments,
transporting your Tiller or storing your Tiller in any en-
closure Never store your Tiller with fuel in the tank in-
side a building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark.
BE SURE THE TILLER IS IN GOOD WORKING OR-
DER, Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
your Tiller is in safe working condition°
Do not change governor settings or over speedengine°
Do not tamper with the exhaust system° Damaged muf-
tiers or spark arrestorscould create a fire hazard, Inspect
periodically and replace if necessary°
Your Tiller must be stopped and inspected for damage
after striking a foreign object_ The damage must be re_
paired before restarting or operating your Tiller
YOUR TILLER HAS BEEN DESIGNED WITH YOUR
SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE IN MIND, Keep'all
safety devices in place and do not alter your Tiller.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO
POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFE-
TY PRECAUTIONS, IT MEANS -
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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