Craftsman 486.248473 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Anypowerequipmentcancauseinjuryifoperatedimproperlyoriftheuserdoesnotunderstandhowtooperatetheequipment.
Exercisecautionatalltimeswhenusingpowerequipment.
Readthisoperator'smanualbeforeattemptingto
assembleoroperatethescoopattachment.
Readthevehicleowner'smanualandknowhow
tooperateyourvehiclebeforeusingthescoop
attachment.
Nevercarrypassengersinthescoopbucket.Ithas
notbeendesignedtocarrypassengers.
Neverallowchildrentooperatethevehicleorthe
scoopattachment.
Donotallowadultstooperatethevehicleorscoop
attachmentwithoutproperinstructions.
Alwaysbeginwiththetransmissioninfirst(low)and
graduallyincreasespeedasconditionspermit.
Drivethetractorat reducedspeedoverroughterrain
andhillsidesornearcreeksandditchestoprevent
tippingoverandlossofcontrol.Donotdrivetooclose
toacreekorditch.
Neverramthescoopintomaterialat highspeed.
Vehicle braking and stability may be affected with
the attachment of this scoop. Do not fill the scoop
to maximum weight capacity without checking the
capability of the vehicle to safely drive and stop with
the scoop attached.
Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer
to the safety rules in the vehicle owner's manual
concerning safe operation on slopes. Refer also to the
slope guide on page 23 of this manual. Stay off steep
slopes!
Follow maintenance and lubrication instructions as
outlined in this manual.
,_ Look forthis symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means-- Attention!! Become
alert!! Your safety is involved.
These and other accessories are recommended for use with your unit. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to find out ifthey are available.
If available, they may be purchased at most Craftsman outlets or by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
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