Craftsman 917.383223 Owner's Manual page 2

SAFETY R ULES
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE
A WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL _,
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+O YOUR LAWN MOWER
IMPORTANT
FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE
RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. "(OUR LAWN MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS° DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES.
o BE CAREFUL-WHEN THE ENGINE tS RUN-
NING THE BLADE IS TURNING.
+ Please read your owner's manual. Only allow
persons who know the safety rules to use your
lawn mower.
o DO NOT tie the operator presence control bar
to the handle. Control must be free to permit
brake engagement when handles and control
are released.
o DO NOT allow children to use your lawn
mower.
o Check your lawn mower over before each use.
Tighten any loose bolts, nuts, etc+
o Remove all sticks, stones, wires, cans, boards,
etc_ from area to be mowed. These objects can
be thrown by the blade.
o DO NOT allow children, bystanders or pets in
the area while mowing.
Always wear shoes when mowing. DO NOT
operate lawn mower when barefoot or wear-
ing open sandals.
o Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
before starting your lawn mower and while
mowing.
o Always shut off engine before trying to adjust
whee/heights.
o When engine is running, DO NOT put hands
or feet under lawn mower or in the discharge
chute, nor make any adjustments.
o Stay clear of discharge opening at all times_
o Do no! fill gas tank when engine is running,
when indoors or when engine is hot. Allow
engine to cool for several minutes before fill-
ing gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline
before starting engine.
• Mow only in goodlight.
o Always stop blade when not cutting grass or
when crossing gravel drive, sidewalk, or
roadway.
• DO NOT continue to run your lawn mower if
you hit a foreign object. Stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug, inspectthe lawn mower for damage and
make repmrs as required+
+ DO NOT usea damaged lawn mower_Always
have damage repaired before mowing+
• DO NOT run your lawn mower if it vibrates
too much. Stop engine and make repairs°
Vibration is an indication of damage.
e Never use your lawn mower without proper
guards or deflectors in place.
o Always mow across a slope or inclined area.
DO NOT mow up or down a slope or inclined
area,
o DO NOT mow in wet grass. Be careful of
footing when mowing in wet grass, use shoes
with good traction.
e DO NOT run with the lawn mower.
= DO NOT run your lawn mower indoors. Ex...
haust gases are deadly poison.
• Always disconnect the spark plug wire from
spark plug to prevent acadental starting when
transporting or storing your lawn mower after
the mowing season.
• DO NOT attempt to raise engine speed, above
!actory settings_Engine damage or personal
mtury may result.
• If a grass catcher is used on your lawn mower,
check the catcher often for damage or
deterioration. It wdl wear through normal use°
Use only a recommended replacement catcher.
• Always stop blade to remove or install catcher.
• DO NOT store your lawn mower or gasoline
where fumes may reach an open flame and
cause a fire. +
e DRAIN THE GASOLINE from your lawn
mower before transporting your lawn mower
inside your car or other vehicle+
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