Craftsman 917.27206 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
III. CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscan occurif theoperator
isnotalertto the presenceof children,
Childrenare oftenattractedto the
machineand the mowingactivity.Never
assumethat children willremainwhere
youlast sawthem.
Keep childrenoutof the mowingarea
and underthe watchfulcareof another
responsibleadult.
Bealert andtum machineoff ifchildren
enterthe area.
Beforeand when backing,lookbehind
and downfor small children.
Never carrychildren.They mayfall off
and be seriouslyinjuredor interfere
withsafe machineoperation.
Never allowchildrento operatethe
machine.
Use extracare when approachingblind
comers,shrubs,trees, orotherobjects
thatmay obscurevision.
IV. SERVICE
Use extracare in handlinggasoline
and otherfuels. They are flammable
and vaporsare explosive.
- Use onlyan approvedcontainer,
- Never removegas cap or add fuel
withthe engine running.Allow
engineto cool before refueling.Do
notsmoke,
- Never refuelthe machineindoors.
- Neverstorethe machineor fuel
containerinsidewhere there is an
openflame, suchas a water heater.
Never run a machineinsidea closed
area,
Keep nutsand bolts,especiallyblade
attachmentbolts, tightand keep
equipmentin good condition.
Never tamperwithsafetydevices.
Check theirproperoperationregularly.
Keep machinefree ofgrass, leaves,or
other debrisbuild-up.Clean oil or fuel
spillage.Allowmachineto coolbefore
storing.
Stopand inspectthe equipmentifyou
strikean object. Repair,if necessary,
before restarting.
Never make adjustmentsor repairs
withthe engine running.
Grasscatchercomponentsare subject
to wear, damage,and deterioration,
whichcouldexposemovingpartsor
allowobjectsto bethrown. Frequently
checkcomponentsand replacewith
manufacturer's recommendedparts,
when necessary.
Mowerbladesare sharpand can cut.
Wraptheblade(s) or weargloves,and
useextracautionwhen servicingthem.
Check brake operationfrequently.
Adjustand serviceas required.
Be surethe area is clearof other
peoplebefore mowing.Stop machineif
anyoneentersthe area.
Never carry passengersor children
evenwiththebladesoff.
Do notmow in reverse unlessabso-
lutelynecessary.Alwayslook down
and behindbeforeand whilebacking..
Nevercarrychildren.They may fall off
and be seriouslyinjuredor interfere
with safe machineoperation.
Keep childrenoutof the mowingarea
and underthe watchfulcare of another
rc'_f',_,r_1_1_adult.
Bealert andturnmachineoff ifchildren
enterthe area.
Beforeand when backing,lookbehind
and downfor small children.
Mow up and downslopes(15° Max),
notacross.
Removeol_tacles suchas rocks,tree
limbs,etc.
Watchfor holes,ruts,orbumps.
Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe
machine.Tall grasscan hideobstacles.