Of The Owner - Craftsman 502.270210 Owner's Manual

OWNER'S INFORMATION
4. Never carry children or any passengers, even with the blades off,.They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with the safe
operation of the machine_
5. Never allow children to operate the machine., Instruct children in the potential dangers of the machine°
6, Use extra care when approaching blind comers, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision°
IV. Service
1, Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels Fuels are flammable and the vapors are explosive.
ao Use only an approved container_
b Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before refueling Do
not smoke.
c, Never refuel the machine indoors,
d. Never store the machine with fuel in the tank or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater.
2_ Never start or run the engine inside a closed area,.
3, Keep all nuts and bolts, especially the blade attachment nuts tight. Frequently check the blade(s) for wear or damage such as cracks
and nicks. A blade that is bent or damaged must be immediatelyreplaced with an original equipment blade from an authorized service
dealer, For safety, replace the blade ever/two years,, Keep the equipment in good condition,,
4. Never tamper with the safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly,
5, To reduce fire hazards, keep the machine free of grass, leaves or other debris build-up Clean up oil or fuel spills., Allow the machine
to cool before storing,,
6,, Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair, if necessary, before restarting,
7,, Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.. The carburetor can be adjusted with the engine running, Do not change
the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine
8o Grass bagger components are subject to wear, damage and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be
thrown, For storage, always make sure the grass bag is empty,,Frequently check components and replace with manufaclurer's recom-
mended parts when necessary.,
9, Mowerblade(s) are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) orwear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them or the blade housing
area°
10. Check the brake operation frequently, Adjust and service as required°
11. Wait for all movement to stop before servicing any part of the uniL
Look for this symbol to indicate important safety
precautions. This symbol indicates: "Attention!
Become Alert! Your Safety Is At Risk."
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER
Environmental Awareness
- Do not fillthe engine's fuel tank completely full
o Drain fuel for off-season storage_
- Use only unleaded gasoline
. Service the air cleaner reguladyo
• Change oil regularly_ Use 30W oil in summer.
o Tune-up the engine regularly,
• Keep equipment in efficient operating condition_
• Dispose of used engine oil properly
Look for this symbol to indicate important safety
precautions, This symbol indicates: "Attentionl
Become Alert! Your Safety Is At Risk."
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