Craftsman EZ3 917.273023 Owner's Manual page 4

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-
ment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
• Never make adjustments or repairs
with the engine running.
• Grass catcher components are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or al-
low objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with
manufacturer's recommended parts,
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. Ad-
just and service as required.
• Be sure the area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop machine
if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-
lutely necessary. Always look down and •
behind before and while backing.
• Never carry 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 alert and turn machine off if chil-
dren enter the area.
• Before and when backing, look behind •
and down for small children.
• Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max),
not across.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un-
even terrain could overturn the ma-
chine. 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.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the
blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
Do not turn on slopes unless neces-
sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-
ally downhill, if possible.
_k Look for this symbol to point out im-
portant safety precautions. It means
CAUTIONf!! BECOME AWARElf! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
_kCAUTION: In order to prevent acci-
dental starting when setting up, trans-
porting, adjusting or making repairs al-
ways disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
WARNING: The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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