Safe Handling Of Gasoline; General Service - Craftsman 917.20402 Operator's Manual

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V,SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
To avoid personal injury or property dam-
age, use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes,
and other sources of ignition.
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Use only approved gasoline container.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running.
Allow engine to cool before refueling.
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Never fuel the machine indoors.
Never storethe machine orfuel container
where there is an open flame, spark, or
pilot light such as on a water heater or
other appliances.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or
on atruck or trailer bed with plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground
away from your vehicle when filling.
Remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
such equipmentwith a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock-open device.
tffuelis spilled on clothing, change cloth-
ing immediately.
Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap
and tighten securely.
GENERAL
SERVICE
Never operate machine ina closed area.
Keep all nuts and bolts tighttoensurethe
equipment is in safe working condition.
Nevertamperwith safetydevices. Never
interfere with the intended function of a
safety device or reduce the protection
provided by a safety device. Check there
proper operation regularly, NEVER oper-
ate a machine with a safety device that
does not function properly.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage and remove any fuel-soaked
debris. Allow machine to cool before
storing.
If you strike a foreign object, stop and
inspectthe machine. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
Never make any adjustments or repairs
with the engine running,
Checkgrass catcher components andthe
discharge chute frequently and replace
with manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary.
Mowerbladesaresharp.
Wraptheblade
or wear gloves, and use extreme caution
when servicing them.
Check brakeoperationfrequently. Adjust
and service as required.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary, -'
Use ear protectors to avoid damage to hearing.
Always wear eye protectionwhen operatingmachine.
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