Maintenance And Storage; Safety Decals; Hazard Symbols And Meanings - Benchmark 196cc Manuel De L'utilisateur

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe work-
ing condition.
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and other bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
• To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and se-
cure the spark plug wire from the spark plug before perform-
ing tiller maintenance.
• Pulleys and belts should be kept free of oil or other moisture
for efficient operation.
• Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a
closed building where ignition sources are present, such as
hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers and the like.
Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
• Always refer to the operator's guide instructions for import-
ant details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
• Follow manufacturer's recommendations for safe loading,
unloading, transport and storage of machine.

SAFETY DECALS

This rototiller unit has been designed and manufactured to pro-
vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an
industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.
Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it
contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge
to operate this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed
several safety labels on the tiller to remind you of this important
information while you are operating the unit.
Please review these decals now, and if you have any questions
regarding its meaning or how to comply with these instructions,
reread the complete safety instruction text in this manual. For
additional questions call Benchmark®Customer Service.

HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS

A: Warning!
B: Avoid Injury From Rotating Tines.
C: Read Owner's Manual Before Operating Machine.
D: Remove Objects that Could Be Thrown By This Machine.
E: Dangerous Moving Parts.
F: Be Aware of Moving and Rotating Parts.
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G: Wear Ear and Eye Protection At All Times.
H: Do Not Service or Adjust Moving Parts Unless Engine is
Stopped and Spark Plug Wire is Disconnected.
I: Dress Appropriately And Wear Sturdy Footwear.
J: Toxic Fumes —Do Not Operate in Unventilated Areas.
K: Hot Surfaces.
L: Fire Hazards.
M. Do Not Use In Thunderstorms--For severe weather, stop
operation of this machine and seek shelter.
N. Team Lift--For your safety, always have at least two
people when lifting this machine.
O. Do Not Till Above Underground Utility Lines And Pipes.
P. Do Not Operate When Children Or Others Are Around.
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