Cub Cadet 450 Serie Manual Del Operacion página 2

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and
follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see
this symbol - HEED ITS WARNING!
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of
the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
Training
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting
to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for
ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage
them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children 14 and over should read
and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and be
trained and supervised by an adult.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.
5. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
Preparation
1. 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.
2. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirt. Loose fitting clothes or jewelry
can be caught in moving parts. Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals.
3. Disengage clutch levers and shift (if provided) into neutral ("N") before starting the engine.
4. Never leave this machine unattended with the engine running.
5. Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running, except where specifically
recommended in the operator's manual.
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is
spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
• Use only an approved gasoline container.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
• When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
• Never fuel machine indoors.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at
least five minutes before refueling.
• Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to allow
space for fuel expansion.
• Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
• If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move unit to another area. Wait five
minutes before starting the engine.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
• To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil
or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.
• Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot
light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer, or other gas appliances.
Operation
1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
2. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
3. For extended use of this product, hearing protection is required.
4. Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
5. Never operate this machine without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a
firm hold on the handles.
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Keep bystanders away from the machine while it is in operation. Stop the machine if anyone enters
the area.
Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward.
If this occurs, let go of the handle bars and do not restrain the machine.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Look down and behind and use care when in reverse or pulling machine towards you.
Start the engine according to the instructions found in this manual and keep feet well away from the
tines at all times.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and ground against
the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and
operating.
Disengage all clutch levers (if fitted) and stop engine before you leave the operating position (behind
the handles). Wait until the tines come to a complete stop before unclogging the tines or making any
adjustments or inspections.
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odorless and deadly gas.
Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
Use caution when tilling near fences, buildings, and underground utilities. Rotating tines can cause
property damage or personal injury.
Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to till soil too deep at too fast of a rate.
If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire, and ground it against the engine. Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage before
starting and operating.
Keep all shields, guards, and safety devices in place and operating properly.
Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running.
Powered walk-behind tiller work is strenuous. You must be in good physical condition and mentally
alert. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor
before operating a powered walk-behind tiller.
Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. Contact
Customer Support for assistance and the name of your nearest servicing dealer.
Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe working order.
Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present,
such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, etc.
Allow machine to cool at least five minutes before storing. Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working
condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the engine and make certain the tines and all moving
parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed of engine.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading, transporting, and storage of this machine.
Always refer to the Operator's Manual for important details if the machine is to be stored for an
extended period.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 130 hours of operation. At the
end of the Average Useful Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to
ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively. Failure to
do so can result in accidents, injuries, or death.