Specific Safety Rules - Craftsman 138.37097 Operator's Manual

■ Do not operate the mower without the entire grass
catcher, discharge guard, rear guard, or other safety
protective devices in place and working.
■ Follow manufacturer 's instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories. Only use
accessories approved by the manufacturer.
■ Clear the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, sticks, wire, bones, toys, or
other objects which can be thrown by the blade. Stay
behind the handle when the motor is running.
■ Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall
accident.
■ D o n o t m o w n e a r d r o p - o f f s , d i t c h e s , o r
embankments.
■ Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
■ Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of
material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders, and the
like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction, which may cause the material to ricochet
back toward the operator.
■ Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep
slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip and fall
accident. Walk, never run.
■ Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your
view.
■ Do not pull the mower backward unless absolutely
necessary. If you must back the mower away from a
wall or obstruction, first look down and behind to avoid
tripping.
■ Never direct discharged material toward anyone.
Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward
the operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel
surfaces.
■ Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause
severe injuries to persons. The lawn should always be
carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to
each mowing.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■ If the lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow
these steps:
• Stop the lawn mower and release the switch control
lever.
• Disconnect the power cord.
• Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
• Repair any damage before restarting and continuing
to operate the mower.
■ Stop the motor, disconnect the power cord, and
wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before
removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute.
The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few
seconds after the motor is shut off. Never place any
part of the body in the blade area until you are sure
the blade has stopped rotating.
■ Disconnect the plug from power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing the lawn mower. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the product
accidentally.
■ If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the motor and check immediately for the cause.
■ Service on the product must be performed
by qualified repair personnel only. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel
could result in injury to the user or damage to the
product.
■ Use only identical replacement parts when
servicing the product. Use of non-identical parts may
create a risk of serious injury to the user, or damage
to the product.
■ If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced only by the manufacturer or by a qualified
service center to avoid risk.
■ Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this
product. If you loan someone this tool, loan them
these instructions also.
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