Craftsman 27732 Instruction Manual page 4

• Reduce t hethrottle s etting d udng engine r un-out andif
theengine i sprovided witha shut-off valve, turnthefuel
offattheconclusion ofmewing.
IV. Maintenance and Storage
• Keep all nuts, bolta and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
• Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before stodng in any enclo-
sure.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, bat-
tery compartment and petrol storage area free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease.
• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or dete-
rioration.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors.
• Onmeiti-bladed machines, t akecaraas mtaitngone blade
can cause other bladesto rotate.
• When machine is to be parked, stored or left unattended,
lower the cutting means unless a positivemechanical lock
is used.
WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in
order to prevent accidental starting when setting
up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
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