Craftsman 917.27224 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
III.CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperator
isnotalerttothepresenceofchildren.
Childrenareoftenattractedtothe
reachine and the mowing activity. Never
assume that children will remain where
you last saw there.
Keep children out of the mowing area
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.
Never carry children. They may fall off
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 obscure vision.
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 or add fuel
with the engine running. Allow
engine to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke.
-Never refuel the reachioe |ndenrs.
- 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 bolts, tight and keep
equipment in good condition.
Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation reg_
Keep machine tree of grass, leave
other debds build-up. Clean oil or
spillage. Allow machine to cool b*
stodag.
Stop and Inspect the equipment if
strike an object. Repair, if eecess=
before restarting.
Never make adjustments or repair
with the engine running.
Grass catcher components are sul
to wear, damage, and detedoratio_
which could expose moving parts
allow objects to be thrown. Frequ
check components and replace wi
manufacturer's recorereended par
when necessary.
Mower blades are sharp and can
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves,
use extra caution when 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 cam/children. They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.
Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
Be alert and turn machine off if ch
enter the area.
Before and when backing, look b*
and dawn for sreall children.
Mow up and down slopes (15° Ms
not across.
Remove obstacles such as rocks,
limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
Uneven terrain could overtum the
reachine. Tall grass can hide obsl