Craftsman 917.271630 Owner's Manual page 4

lit.CHILDREN
Tragic a ccidents
can occurif the operator
is not alert to the presenceof children.
Childrenare often attractedto the
machine and the mowing activi!y. Never
assume that childrenwill remain where
you last saw them.
• Keep childrenout of the mowing area
and under the watchfulcare of another
responsibleadult.
• Be alert and turn machine oil if children
enter the area.
• Before and when backing,look behind
and downfor small children.
• Never carry children. They may fall off
and be eedously injuredor interfere
with safe machineoperation.
• Never allowchildrento operate the
machine.
• Use extra care when approachingblind
corners,shrubs,trees, or otherobjects
that may obscurevision.
IV. SERVICE
• Use extra care in handlinggasoline
and otherfuels. They are flammable
and vaporsare explosive.
- Use onlyan approvedcontainer.
. Never remove gas cap or add fuel
with the engine running. Allow
engine to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke.
-Never refuelthe machine indoors.
- Never store the machineor fuel
containerinside where there is an
openflame, such as a water heater.
• Never run a machine inside a closed
area.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especiallyblade
attachmentbolts,tightand keep
equipmentin good condition.
• Never tamper with safely devices.
Check 1heirproper operationreguiody.
• Keep machinefree of grass, leaves, or
otherdebris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machineto coolbefore
storing.
• Stop and inspectthe equipmentif you
strike an object. Repair,if necessary,
before restarting.
• Never make adjustmentsor repairswith
the engine running.
• Grass catchercomponentsare subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which couldexpose movingparts or
allow objectsto be thrown. Frequently
check componentsand replacewith
manufacturer's recommendedpads,
when necessary.
• Mower bladesare sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s)or wear gloves, and
use extra cautionwhen servicingthem.
• Check brake operationfrequently.
Adjustand serviceas required.
• Be sure the area is clear of other
people before mowing.Stop machineif
anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers or children
even with the blades off.
• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-
lutelynecessary.Always leek down
and behindbefore and while backing.
• Never carry children.They may fall off
and be seriouslyinjured or interfere
with safe machineoperation.
• Keep childrenout of the mowingarea
and under the watchfulcare of another
responsibleadult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
• Before and when backing, look behind
and down for small children.
• Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max),
not across.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
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