Safety Rules; Carburetor - Craftsman 917.255950 Owner's Manual

SAFETY RULES
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE ITCAN-
NOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP,
TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS,
IMPORTANT
SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY, YOUR
UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OFTHE OPERATOR
PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
TRAINING:
Know the controls and how to stop quickly. Read this owner's
manual end irrsttuctions furnished with attachment&
Do not allow children to operate the machine, Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
Do not carry passenger& Do not mow when children and oth-
ers are around
Do not attempt to operate your vehicle or mower when not in
the ddveCs seat.
A[ways get on or off your vehicle from tire operator's left hand
side
The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inspected
for damage after striking a foreign object, and the damage
should be repaired before restarting and operating tire equip-
merit
PREPARATION:
Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting
clothing that could get caught in moving parts.
Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc.) which might be
picked up and thrown_
Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to start
the engine.
Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.
- Use approved gasoline containers.
Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline
to a running or hot engine or an engine that has not been
allowed to cool for several minutes after running Never fill
tank indoors Always clean Up spilled gasoline,
- Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.
Do not operate the mower without the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, orthe deIlector shield in place.
OPERATION:
Keep your eyes and mind on your vehicle, mower, and the area
being cut Do not let other interests distract you.
Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before
leaving the operator's position.
Disengage power to mower, stop th, engine, and disconnect
spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, making
an adjustment, or repair. Be careful to avoid touching hot muf-
fler or engine components.
Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not in
use.
""eke all possible precautions ' hen leaving the vehicle unat-
tended. Disengage the powe, _ake-off, lower the attachments,
shift ,nto neutral, set the park; nj brake, stop the engine, and re-
move the key.
Pn not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downh!ll.
;,,ow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15 ),
never across the face.
Redu,.e speed on slopes and make turns gradually to prevent
tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
While going up or down slopes, place gearshift control lever in
1st gear position to negotiate tt:e slope without stopping_
Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is unsure, or
at a speed which could cause a skid.
Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
Keep away from drop--offs.
Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches, and public highways.
Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects in or-
detto prevent the blades from striking them, Never deliberately
run vehicle or mower into or' over any foreign objects.
Never shift gears until vehicle comes to a stop.
Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge
chute, or near any moving parts while vehicle or mower is FUrl-
ning. Always keep clear of discharge chute.
Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
- Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
Limit loads to those you can safely control,
- Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in
owner's manual.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
When using any attachments, never' dkect discharge of mate-
rial toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the vehicle while
in operation,
Except for adjustments, do not operate engthe if air cleaner or
cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed. Removal of
such part could create a fire hazard
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine; severe damage or injury may resulL
When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows:
- Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
- Shut the engine off when unclogging chute.
- Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at fre-
quent intervals.
Disengage power to mower before backing up. Do not mow in
reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after care*
fal observation of the entire area behind the mower.
Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condition,
and keep safety devices in place and working.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condiflon_
Never' store the equipment with gasoline in tire tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or
excessive grease. Do not clean product while engine is run-
ning
Do not operate without a muffler, or tamper with exhaust sys-
tem. Damaged mufflers or spark attesters could create a fire
hazer& Inspect periodically and replace if necessary,
Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is subject
to deterioration and wean It should be checked frequently for
bag replacement. Replacement bags should be checked to
ensure compliance with the original manufacturer's recom-
mendations or specifications.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS - I
ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!II YOUR SAFETYIS INVOLVED, ,, ,
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