Craftsman 917.27223 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
III.CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperator
isnetalerttothepresenceofchildren.
Childrenareoftenattractedtothe
machineand the mowing activity. Never
assume that chitdrenwill remain where
you last saw them.
Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
Be alert and rum machine off ifchildren
enter the area.
Before and when backing, look behind
and down for small children.
Never carry children. They may fall off
and be sedously 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 obscure vision.
IV. SERVICE
Use extra care in handlinggasoline
and other fuels. They are flammable
and vapors are explosive.
-Use only an approved container.
-Never remove gas cap or add 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 clo_
area.
Keep nuts and bolts, especially bl
attachment belts, tight and keep
equipment in good condition.
Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regl
Keep machine free of grass, leaw
other debds build-up. Clean oil o
spillage. Allow machine to cool I_
stodng.
Stop and inspect the equipment if
strike an cbjoct. Repair, if necass=
before restarting.
Never make adjustments or repair
with the engine running.
Grass catcher componentsare su
to wear, damage, and detedoratio
which could expose moving parts
allow objects to be thrown. Frequ
check components and replace w
manufacturer's recommended par
wt3en necessary.
Mower blades are sharp and can
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves,
use extra cautionwhen servicing
Check brake operation frequently
Adjust and service as required.
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 not mow in reverse unless abso-
lutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while backing.
Never carry children. They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.
Keep children outof the mowing area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
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Be alert and turn machine off if ch
enter the area.
Before and when backing, look I_
and down for small children.
Mow up and down slopes(15 ° M_
not across.
Remove obstacles such as rocks,
limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, orbumps.
Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide obsl