Safety Rules; Preparation; Operation - Craftsman 328.395900 Owner's Manual

Safety Rules
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT
_ CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN _1_
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SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING ORMAKING R EPAIRS TOYOUR
MOWER.
Always use care when operating the POWER REEL MOWER. Keep clear of moving parts. Do not work on POWER ]
REEL MOWER with engine running. Avoid striking or running into solid objects or debris in the area to be worked.
Read and observe the Operation Precautions. Keep the POWER REEL MOWER clean. Follow a regular]
maintenance and check schedule to provide efficient and safe operation. A well-cared-for POWER REEL MOWER
w Iast onger and operate more eff cent y, A ways be careful for yourself and for others.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks,
wire, bones and other foreign objects.
2. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial
footwear.
3. Check fuel before starting engine. Do not fill gasoline tank indoors, when engine is running, or
while engine is still hot. Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting engine.
4. Disengage drive clutch before starting engine.
5. Never attempt to make a wheel height adjustment while engine is running.
6. Mow only in day light or in good artificial light.
7. Never operate equipment in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing, keep a firm hold on the
handle and walk, never run.
Operation
1. Do not change engine governor settings or overspeed engine.
2. Do not puts hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge opening at all
times.
3. Stop reel blade(s) when crossing gravel drive, walks or roads.
4. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly inspect
the mower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower.
5. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for
the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
6. Stope engine whenever you leave the equipment, before cleaning mower housing, and when
making any repairs or inspections.
7. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain reel and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect spark plug wire and keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting.
8. Do not run engine indoors.
9. Shut engine off and wait until reel comes to a complete stop before removing grass catcher
and/or any other mower component.
10. Mow across the face of slopes, never up-and-down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
11. Never operate mower without proper guards, plates or other safety projective devices in place.
12. DRAIN THE GASOLINE from your mower before transporting your mower inside your car or
other vehicle.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS - ATTENTION!H "BECOME ALERTZ!!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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