Safety Rules - Craftsman 536.252570 Owner's Manual

SAFETY RULES
DO NOT
1_ Do not turn on slopes unless absolutely necessary, then only turn slowly and graduafly downhill, if possible
2, Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments A wheel over the edge or an edge caving in could cause a sudden overturn
and an injury or death,.
3, Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding
4. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground
5. Do not use a grass catcher or other rear mounted accessories on steep slopes_(greater than 10 degrees}
CHILDREN:
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator isnot alert to the presence of children° Children are often attracted tothe machine
and the mowing actlvity_ NEVER assume that children will remain where you last saw them,
1o Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of an adult other than the operator
2_ Be alert and turn the engine oil if children enter the area.
3 Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children
4, Never carry children or any passengers They may fall off and be seriously injures or interIere with the sale operation ol the
machine.
5. Never allow children to operate the machine Instruct children in the dangers ol the machine
6. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision
SERVICE:
1 Use extra care when handling gasoline and other luels Fuels are llammable and the vapors are explosive
a, Use only an approved container
b Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before refueling
Do not smoke
c Never refuel the machine indoors
d, Never slore the machine with fuel in the tank or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater
2 Never start or run the engine inside a closed area
3., Keep all nuts and bolts, especiatly the blade attachmenl nuts tight Frequently check th_ blade(s) for wear or damage such as
cracks and nicks A blade that is bent or damaged musf be immediately replaced with an original equipment blade(s) from an
authorized service dealer. For safety, replace the blade(s) every two years Keep the equipment in good condition
4. Never tamper with the safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly
5, To reduce fire hazards keepthe machine lree of grass, leaves or olherdebris build-up Clean up oil or fuel spills Allow the machine
to cool before storing
6 Stop and inspect the equipment if your strike an object Repair, if necessary, before restarting
7., Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running The carburetor can be adjusted with the engine Funning Do not
change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine
8, Grass bagger components are subject to wear, damage and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to
bethrown, Forsiorage, alwaysmakesurethegrassbagisempty Frequentlycheckcomponenlsandreplacewilhmanufacturer's
recommended paris when necessary
9, Mower blade(s) are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them or the mower
deck area.
10. Check the brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required
! 1, Wait for all movement to slop before servicing any part o! the unit
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
. • Do not fit! the engine's luel tank completely full
• Drain fuel for off-season storage
• Use oniy unleaded gasoline
• Service the air cleaner regularly
• Change oil regularly, Use 30W oil in summer
• Tune-upthe engine regularly
O Keep equipment in efficient operating condition
O Dispose of used engine oil properly
Look for this symbol to indicate important safety precautions. This symbol indicates Attent'on? Become Alert"
Your Safety Is At Risk.,"