Safety Rules; General Operation; Slope Operation; Children - Craftsman EZ3 917.259570 Owner's Manual

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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
IMPORTANTr THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET ANDTHROWtNG OBJECTS
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
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GENERAL OPERATION
Read. understand, and tottow atl Instructions tn the manual
end on the machine before starting
Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
Instruction& to operale the machine,
Clear the area el objects such as rocks, toys, wire, eta,,
which could be picked up and thrown by the blade
Be sure the area ts clear of olher people before mowing Stop
machine ]f anyone enters lhe area
Never cam/passengers
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always
look down and behind before and while backing,
Be aware of Ihe mower discharge direction and do not point
It at anyone Do not operate the mower without either lhe
enlire grass catcher or the guard in place,
Slow down before turning
Never leave e running machine unattended. Always turn off
blades, set parklng 6rake_ stop engine, and remove keys
before dismounting,
Turn off blades when not mowing
Stop engine before removing grass calcher or unclogging
chute
Mow onty in daylight or good artificial ltghl
Do not operate Ihe machine while under the Intluenca of
alcohol or drugs
Watch lot tralfic when operating near or crossing roadways
Use extra care when loading sr unloading the machine into
a Irailer or truck,
IL SLOPE OPERATION
Slepes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and
tipover accidents, which can resuff in severe injury or
death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back
up the slope or if you feel uneasy on fl, do not mow iL
DO:
• Mow up and down slopes, not across
IIi. CHILDREN
Trag!e accidents can occur il Ihe operator is not aledto the
presence of children, Chftdren are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing acttvilyo Never assume that
children will remain where you rest saw them,
,, Keep chttdmn out of the mowing area and under thewalchfut
care of anolher responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off il children enter the area,
Before end when backing, took behind end down for small
children.
Never carry children They may fall oil and be seriously
injured or tntedere with sa[e machine operation
Never allow chiJdren to operate the machine
. Use extra care when approaching blind comers, shrubs.
tress, or other objects that may obscure vision,
IV_ SERVICE
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Use extra care tnhandllng gesotine and ether luels They are
Ilammable andvapors are explosive
Use onty an approved container.
Never remove gas cap or add luel with the engine
running Allow engine to cool belore refueling Do not
smoke,
Never refuel the machine indoors
Never store the machine or Iuel container inside where
there Is an open flame, such as a water healer,
° Neverrun a maehtne Inside a closed area,
Keep nuts andbolts, especiallyblade attachment bolts, t_gh[
end keep equipment in good condition
Never tamper with safety devices, Check their proper
operation regularly,
• Keep machine free el grass, leaves, or other debds build.up,
Clean oil or luel spillage Allow machine to cool balers
storing
• Stop and Inspect Ihe equipment tf you slrike an object
Repair. tt necessary, balers restarting.
• Never make adjustments or repairs wilh Ihe engine running
• Remove obstacles suchas rocks, tree limbs, etc.
•- --_._-,_.T-, ..................... _-, .................. ,- J--Grass ca char componen s ar&subiee, o.wear, damage, and
• Walctl tot r'0otes,ruts, or "bum s uneven terrain coots
....... P " . ..... delerisration, which could expose moving parts or al!ow
overturn file machine _=1stgratis can n/oe oos_aczes
obsets to be thrown, Frequently check components and
• Uses!owspeed Chooseaiowgearsothalyouwiffnothave replacewIthmanufacturer'eresommendsdpads whennec-
to stop or eh ft wh e on thesl0pe essary,
• Mower blades ai'e sharp andcan cut Wrap the blade(s} or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them
• Check brake operation hequentiy Adjust and service as
required,
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A Look forthls symbol to point out important
safety precautions- It means
CAUTIONIH BECOME ALERTll! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
• Fellow the manufacturer's resommendattons for wheal
weights or counter.,vstghte t o improve atabilily
• Use extra care with grass catchers or ether attachments
These can change {hestability ofthemachlne
• Keep all movemenl on the slopes stow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes tn speed or direction
• Avoid stadtng or stopping on a slope. If tires lose tractisn,
disengage the blades end proceed slowly stralghl down the
slope
DO NOT:
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, andthen, turn stowty
end gradually downhill It possible
• Do not mow near drop-otis, ditches, or embankments The
mower could suddenly turn over t!a wheel is over the edge
of a clltl sr dltch, or tf an edge caves In
Do not mew on wet grass Reduced traction could cause
sliding
• Do not Iry to slabitlze themachine by putting your test on the
ground,
• Do nor use grass catcher on sleep slopes
CAUTION; Always dfsconnent spark plug
A wire and plecewlrswhsralt cannot contact
spark plug in order to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting,
adlustlng or making repairs°
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc-
tive harm,
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