Responsibility Of The Owner - Craftsman 536.270211 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 alfow 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.
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Use extra care when handlinggasotine and other fuels Fuets are flammable and the vapors are explosive
a Use only an approved container.
b Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Atlow 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.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed area
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 immediately replaced with an original equipment blade from an authorized service
dealer. For safety, replace the blade every two years. Keep the equipment in good condition
Never tamper with the safety devices, Check their proper operation regularly.
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 stodng.
Stop and inspect the equipment ff you strike an object Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
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.
Grass bagger components are subject to wear, damage and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be
thrown Forstorage, always make sure the grass bag is empty. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recom-
mended parts when necessary
Mower b ade(s) are sharp and can cut. Wrap the b ade(s) or wear g oves and use extra caution when servicing them or the blade housing
area.
Check the brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required ........
Wa_ for all movement to stop before servicing any part of the unit.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER
Environmental Awareness
• Do not fill the engine's fuel tank completely full.
• Drain fuel for off-season storage .....
• Use only unleaded gasoline. :
• Service the air cleaner regularly.
• Change oil regularly Use 30W oil in summer.
• Tune-up the engine regularly
• Keep equipment in efficient operating condition.
Dispose of used engine oil properly
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Look for this symbol to indicate important safety
precautions. This symbol indicates: "Attention!
Become Alert! Your Safety Is At Risk,"
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