Craftsman 917.272054 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
III.CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperator
isnotalerttothepresenceofchildren.
Childrenareoftenattractedtothe
machineandthemowingactivity.Never
assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
Keep children out of the mowing area
and underthe watchful care of another
responsible adult.
Bealert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
Before and when backing, look behind
and down for small children.
Never carry children. They may falloff
and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.
Never allow children to operate the
machine.
Use extra care when approaching blind
comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscurevision.
IV. SERVICE
Use extra care in handling gasoline
and other fuels. They are flammable
and vapors are explosive.
-Use only an approved container.
- Never remove gas cap oradd fuel
with the engine running. Allow
engine to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke.
- Never refuel the machine indoors.
-Never store the machine or fuel
container inside where there is an
open flame, such as a water heater.
Never run a machine inside a closed
area.
Keep nuts and bolts, especiaUyblade
attachment halts, tight and keep
equipment in good condition.
Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
Keep machine free ofgrass, leaves, or
other debds build-up. Clean oilor fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
stodng.
Stop and inspectthe equipment if you
strike anobject. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
Never make adjustments or repairs
with the engine running.
Grass catcher components ore subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving partsor
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check componentsand replace with
manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicingthem.
Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.
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Be sure the area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers or children
even with the blades off.
Do notreow irl reverse unlessabso-
lutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while backing.
Never carrychildren. They may fall off
and be sedously injuredor interfere
with safe machine operation.
Keep children out of the mowingarea
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
Before and when backing, look behind
and down for small children.
Mow up anddown slopes (15° Max),
not across.
Remove obstacles such as rocks,tree
limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grasscan hide obstacles.
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