Craftsman 917.270820 Owner's Manual page 4

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Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine running.
Grass catcher components are subject
to wear, damage, and deter!oration,
which could expose moving pairs or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with
manufacturePs recommended pads,
when necessary. _
,, 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 absolute_
ly necessary. Always took down and
behind before and while backing.
o Never carry children. They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere with
safe machine operation.
o Keep children out of the mowiog area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.,
o Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
o Before and when backing, look behind
and down for small children.
o Mower blades are sharp and can cut,
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing them°
o Check brake operation frequently,
Adjust and service as required.
o Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not
across.
o Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc..
o Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps, Uneven
terrain could overturn the machine. Ta!l
grass can hide obstacles,
o Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so
that you will not have to stop or shift
while on the slope.
o Avoid slurring or stopping on a slope, if
tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
o Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,
and then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible..
,_i)kLook for this symbol to point, out impor-
tant safety precautions. It means CAU-
TION!H BECQME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFE..
TY IS INVOLVED°
,_kCAUTION: In order to prevent accidem
tal stading when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs always discon_
nect spark plug wire and place wire where
it cannot contact spark plug.
,_WARNtNG: Tile 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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