Craftsman EZ3 917.273031 Owner's Manual page 4

• Never make a<_ustments orrepairs with
theengine r unning.
• Grass c atcher components aresubject
towear, damage, anddeterioration,
which
could exposemoving portsor
allowobjectsto be thrown.Frequently
checkcomponentsand replacewith
" manu|acturer's recommendedpods,
when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear
gloves,
and
use extra caution when servicing them.
• Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.
• Be sure the area is clear ol other people
before mowing, Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-
ly necessary, Always look down and
behind before and while backing.
• Never camj children. They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere with
safe machine operation.
• Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
• Be aied and turn machine off if chgdren
enter the area.
• Before and when backing, look behind
and down for small children.
_Look for this symbol to point out impor-
tant safety precautions. It means CAU-
TIONfl!'BECOME AWARE!I! YOUR SAFE-
TY IS INVOLVED.
•,CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting up, tranepo_ng,
adjusting or making repairs always discon-
nect spark plug wire and place wire where
if cannot contact spark plug.
• 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.
• Avoidstarting or stepping 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, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if posslbla.
_WARNING: The engine exhaustfrom
this productcontainschemicalsknownto
the State of Californiato causecancer,
birthdefects,or otherreproductive harm.
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