Safety Rules - Sears 987.889 Owner's Manual

SAFETY RULES
A AUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT
CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SET-
TING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS,
IMPORTANT
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers
This curing machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and tl_rowing objects. Fail-
ura to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
8,
WARNING:
The engine exhaust from this product
containschemicals known to the State of
Californiato causecancer,birthdefects, or
other reproductive harm.
I. GENERAL O PERATION
1.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manuals. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the mower
before starting.
2. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the mower blade and discharge open-
ing at all times.
3.' Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar
with the instructions, to operate the mower.
4. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, _oys, wire,
bones, sticks, etc., which could be picked up and
thrown by the blade.
5. Be sure the area is clear of other people before
mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
Keep bystanders at least 25 feet away from the area
of operation.
6.
7.
Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Always wear substantial foot wear.
Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely nec-
essary. Look down and behind before and while
moving backwards.
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10.
11.
Do not operate the mower without proper guards,
plates, grass catcher or other safety protective de-
vices in place.
Refer to provided instructionsfor proper operation
and installation of accessories. Only use acces-
sories approved by Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks,
or roads.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire
from the spark plug whenever you leave the unit, be-
fore cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute.
12. Shut the engine off, wait until the blade comes to a
complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug wire
before installing or removing the mulcher cover or
the optional grass catcher. Make certain that the
grass catcher is securely attached before operating
the mower. Empty the grass catcher after each use-
decomposing debris could generate enough heat to
catch fire.
13. Mow in daylight or good artificial light.
14. Do not operate the mower while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
15. Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure of
your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk;
never run.
16. Disengage the Wheel Drive Lever on self-propelled
models before starting the engine.
17. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Then
check immediately for the cause. Vibration is gener-
ally a warning of trouble.
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,_ LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. I
IT MEANS- ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!I! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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