Craftsman 917.273590 Owner's Manual page 5

o Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing.Stop machineif anyone
enters the area.
o Nevercarry passengersor children
evenwith the bladesoff.
o Do not mow in reverseunless absom
lutely necessary.Always lookdown and
behind beforeandwhile backing.
o Nevercarry children.They may fall off
and be seriously injuredor interferewith
safe machineoperation.
o Keepchildrenout of the mowingarea
and under the watchfulcare of another
responsibleadult.
o Be alert and turn machineoff if children
enter the area.
o Beforeand when backing, look behind
and down for smallchildren.
o Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not
across.
o Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
o Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven
terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
o Use slow speed. Choose a low gear
so that you will not have to stop or shift
while on the slope.
o Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
o If machine stops while going uphill,
disengage blades, shift into reverse and
back down slowly.
o Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,
and then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.