Slope Gauge - Craftsman 247.240193 Operator's Manual

(OK)
10° Slope
(TOO STEEP)
10° Slope
Figure 1
USETHiSSLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE
iF A SLOPE iS TOOSTEEP FORSAFEOPERATION!
Tocheckthe slope, proceedas follows:
1. Removethis pageandfold along the dashedline.
2. Locatea vertical object on or behindthe slope(e.g. a pole,building,fence, tree, etc.)
3. Align either sideof the slopegaugewith the object (SeeFigure1 and Figure2 ).
4. Adjust gaugeup or down until the left cornertouchesthe slope(See Figure1 and Figure2).
5.
10odashedline
If there is a gap belowthe gauge,the slope is too steepfor safeoperation(SeeFigure2 above).
Figure2
Slopes are a major factor 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 10 degrees. All slopes require extra 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, never mow across the face of slopes.