Craftsman 917.270613 Owner's Manual page 4

• Never make adjustmentsor repairswith
the engine refining.
• Grass catchercomponents am subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
whichcouldexpose movingparts or
allow objectsto be thrown. Frequently
check components and replacewith
reanufacturer's recommendedpads,
when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing there.
• Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.
• Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not
across.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven
terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
graSs can hide obstacles.
• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so
that you will not have to stop or shift
while on the slope.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
• Do nottum on slopes unless necessary,
and then, tam slowly and gradually
downhi,, if poseible.
• Be sure the area is clear of otherpeople
beforemowing. Stop machine if anyone
entemthe area.
• Never carrypassangem.
• Do not mowin reverseunlessabsolute-
ly necessary.Always lookdown and
behindbeforeand while backing.
• Never carrychildren.They may fall off
and be seriouslyinjuredor interferewith
safe machineoperation.
• Keep children out of the mowingarea
and under the watchfulcare of another
respor, s ib_e adutt.
• Be alert and turn machineoff if children
enter the area.
• Beforeand when becking, lookbehind
and downfor small children.
ALook for this symbolto pointout impor-
tant safetyprecautions.It meansCAU-
TIONI!! BECOMEAWAREIII YOUR SAFE-
TY IS iNVOLVED.
_,WARNING: The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals known to
the State of Callfomia to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
_,CAUTION: In order to preventacciden-
talstartingwhen setting up, transpo_ng,
adjusting or makingrepairs always discon-
nectspark plug wire and place wire where
it cannotcontaCtspark plug.
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