Safe Operation Practices - Craftsman CMXGRAM1130049 Instruction Manual

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read
and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol, HEED ITS WARNING!
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error
on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing debris. Failure to
observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and must be performed only by a qualified service technician. For repair or service take the
tractor to your nearest authorized service dealer. Always use original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) replacement parts when servicing.
General Operation
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the tractor and in the
manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a
safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the tractor
and disengage the blades quickly.
3. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this tractor. Children 14 and over
should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the tractor and should be trained and supervised by an adult.
4. Never allow adults to operate this tractor without proper instruction.
5. Do not charge or operate the tractor in the rain or wet conditions.
6. In case of a system fault or a complete loss of battery power the tractor can
freewheel. Depress the brake pedal to maintain control and stop the tractor.
Restart the tractor. If the problem persists, contact your authorized service
dealer.
7. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders,
helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the tractor while it is in
operation. Stop tractor if anyone enters the area.
8. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones,
sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could be picked up and
thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
9. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against
a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back
toward the operator.
10. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while
performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects
which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
11. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts.
Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never
operate this tractor in bare feet or sandals.
12. Be aware of the cutting deck and attachment discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone. Do not operate the cutting deck without the discharge
cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place.
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13. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck.
Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.
14. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown
object injuries.
15. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not
cutting grass.
16. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This tractor is not
intended for use on any public roadway.
17. Do not operate the tractor while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
18. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
19. Never carry passengers.
20. Do not turn the key off and coast downhill.
21. Do not tow this tractor.
22. Turn off blade(s) before traveling in reverse. Back up slowly. Always look
down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.
23. Slow down before turning. Operate the tractor smoothly. Avoid erratic
operation and excessive speed.
24. Turn off blade(s), set parking brake, press Start/Stop button and wait
until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before removing grass catcher,
emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making
any adjustments.
25. Never leave a running tractor unattended. Always turn off blade(s), turn
power key to OFF position and remove before dismounting.
26. Use extra care when loading or unloading the tractor into a trailer or truck.
This tractor should not be driven up or down ramp(s), because the tractor
could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The tractor must be pushed
manually on ramp(s) to load or unload properly.
27. Motors may become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
28. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree
branches, wires, door openings etc., where the operator may be struck or
pulled from the tractor, which could result in serious injury.