Slope Gauge - Craftsman 247.25000 Operator's Manual

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Tocheckthe slope, proceedasfollows:
1. Remove this pageand fold alongthe dashedline.
2. Locatea verticalobject on or behindthe slope(e.g.a pole,building,fence, tree, etc.)
3. Align eithersideof the slopegaugewith the object (SeeFigure1 and Figure2 ).
4. Adjust gaugeup or down untilthe left cornertouchesthe slope(SeeFigure1 and Figure2).
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If thereis a gap belowthe gauge,the slopeis too steepfor safeoperation(SeeFigure2 above).
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Slopes are a majorfactor related to tip-over and roll-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. Do not operate machine on slopes
in excess of 15degrees. All slopes requireextra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
Always mow up and down the face of slopes, nevermow across the face of slopes.