Craftsman 247.290001 Operator's Manual page 6

NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA
emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified
to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following
emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC),
Secondary Air Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before
attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate
DANGER— ROTATING BLADES
Never carry passengers . Never carry children, even with the blades off .
DANGER— ROTATING BLADES
To avoid a back-over accident, keep children away from the machine while it is in operation .
WARNING— ROTATING BLADES
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck . Contact with the blade(s) can
amputate hands and feet .
DANGER— ROTATING BLADES
Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident .
WARNING—THROWN OBJECTS
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury .
WARNING—THROWN OBJECTS
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury .
SPARK ARRESTOR
This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should
not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or
grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order
by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section
4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar
laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Parts
and Repair Service Center.
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