Safety Rules; Brake - Craftsman 917.254791 Owner's Manual

SAFETY RULES
CAUTION:ALWAYSDISCONNECT SPARKPLUGWIREAND PLAOEWIRE WHEREIT CANNOTCONTACT SPARK A
PLUGTO PREVENTACCIDENTAL STARTINGWHENSETTING_UP, TRANSPORTING, A DJUSTINGOR MAKING
REPAIRS_
IMPORTANT
SAFETY STANDARDSREQUIREOPERATOR PRF..SE N CECeNTRe LSTO MINIMIZE THERISKOFINJURY YOURUNil" ISEQUIPPEDWITHSUCH
CONTROLS. DONOT ATTEMPTTO DEFEATTHE FUNCTIONOF TRE OPERATORPRE, SENCECONTROLSUNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES_
TRAINING:
Know the controlsand how to stop quickly. Read thisowner's
manual and instructionsfurnishedwith attachments:
Do not allow children to Operate the machine, Do net e_low
edWlsto operate it Witheutpropertnslr00tion.,
De not:carry passengers, Do nat mow when cht!dren and
others al:e b:mund., :,:: ' ,. '
Do noi;_ttem_t to ope[aie your vehicle or nlowsrwhen not In
the driver's seat. _ :; ' "i';: :! ";.' - _ "." !
Always"gat or_OrOffybur:V_htC e f_'om thb Ope_ai6/'s tafthand _
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The vehlble Bnd aetBchments s_oii],_l:b_ stopped and In;
spooled for damage after strfklng _.foielgn objecl, end the '
carnage should be repaired beloreiieslarting and operat ng
the equipment. < _ ;_' i",
PREPARATION:
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* Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting
clo_hJng t hat could get caught in moving parts,
Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc ) which might
be picked up and thrown_
Disengage all attachment clutchesbefore attempting to start
the engine.
Handle gasolinewith car_-'ll Is highly flammable.
Use approved gasolin_containers.,
Never remove the fu_el:eap of tF_e'fdelta_nk or edd gasoline
to a running or hot b_igidedr an efigi_e that has not been
allowed to cool foi _:eveta "i_tetJtes a fter running,Never
flit tank Indoors Alway_ clead up spilled gasoline.-
Open doors If lhe engine Is run In the garage - exhaust
fumes ere dangerous, De not run the engine Indoors
Do not operate the mower without the entire grass catehei',
on mowers so equipped or the deflectorshield _nplace:
0 P ERATION;
Keep your eyes and mind on your vehicle mower and the
area being cut. De not let other tntsres_ distraCt you.
Disengage power to ettachrae_s aniJs_o'p the engine before
leaving the operator's position_
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Disengage power to mower,stop the engine, and d_sconnect
spa_kplug wite(s)from spark plug(s)before cleaning, making -
an adjustment, or repair, Be careful to avoidtouching hot
muffler or engine compononts_
Disengage powerto attachments when transporting or not In
USe_
, Take all poestble precautions when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended D{sangage the power take-off, lower the attach_
manta, shift inlo neulret, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the key.
Do not stop or staff suddenly when golng uphill or downhill,
Mow up end down the face of slopes (net greater than "_ 5 "},
never across the face.
Reduce speed on slopes and make t0ms gradually top_event
tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
While goingup or down slopes piece gearshift control lever
in I st gear position to negotiate the slope without stopping. ',
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, Never mow inwet or stippery grass,when tractionis unsure,
or at a speed which could cause a skid.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden h_Lzerdso
Keep away fromdrop.offs.
De not ddve too dose to creeks, ditches, and public high.
ways.
Exercisespectei carewhen mowingaround fixedobjectsin
order to preventthe blades from strikingmere. Never delib-
erately runvehtde or mower Intoor over any foreign objects.
Never shift gears un'_lvehicle comes to a stop
• Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge
chute or near any moving parts while vehtcie or mower is
runnng Always keep clear of discharge chute
Use cam when pulling loads or using heavy equ_pmenL
Use only approved drewbar hitch points.
Umll feeds te those you can safely control
Do not turn sharptyo Use care when backing
Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggestedin
owner's
manual_
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Watch out for trafficwhen crossing or near roadways
When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve-
hicle whilelh operation,
Except foradjustments,de not operate engine if air cleaner
d.r,cover directly over carburetor air intake is remeved_
Removal of suchpart could create a fire hazard.
Do nbt change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine; severe damage or injury may result.,
When using the vehicle wilh mower, proceed as follows:
s_ow oniy in daylight or Ingood artftictal light.
_ut _e engine off when unelogglng chule.
Check the blade mounting bolls for proper tightnessat
frequent tntewats.
*" Disengage power to mower before backing up, Do not mow
In reverse unless absolutelynecessary and then onlyafter
careful observation of the enUrearea behindthe' mower
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
, Keep the vehicle end attachmentstn good operating condi-
tion, and keep safety devicestn pface and working.
, Keep all nuts, bolL%and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in sate workingcondition.
Never storethe equipment with gasot{nein the tank _nsidea
bulldtng where fumes may reach an open flame or spark
Allow the engine to cool before stodng In any enclosure
, Toreduce fire hazard keep the englne free of grassjeaves,
or excessve grease, Do not clean product while engine is
running,
De not operate without a muftier, or tamper with exhaust
system Damaged mufflers or spark anestare could create a
fire hazard inspect periodicallyand replace if necessary.
Under normal usage the grass catcher bag mated_J ts
subject to deterioration and wear, tt should be checked
frequenttyfor bag replacement Replacement bags should
be checked to ensdre compliance with the orfgfnal
manufacturer's recommendationsor spec_calJens.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT sAFETY PRECAUTIONS,
tT MEANS-ATTENTIONH BECOME ALERTII! YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED.