Safety Information - Craftsman 138.37670 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT!
ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or
serious personal injury.
■ Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
■ Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
■ Never allow children to operate the equipment. This is
not a toy. Never allow adults to operate the equipment
without proper instruction.
■ Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
away.
■ Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses.
They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of eye injury. Use face mask if operation
is dusty.
■ Wear eye protection with side shields which are
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when operating this
product.
■ Do not expose to rain; store indoors.
■ Use only as described in this manual. Use only
identical manufacturer 's replacement parts and
accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard
or cause product damage.
■ Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to
prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
■ Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose
garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving
parts of the machine.
■ Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
■ Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or
when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear.
Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
■ Never place hands, fingers or feet inside the reel.
Although a motor does not power this mower, when the
wheels turn the reel spins and can cut.
■ Never mow when grass is wet as it can be slippery.
■ Do not use the reel mower while barefoot or while
wearing sandals.
■ Walk behind, never run, while using reel mower.

SAFETY INFORMATION

READ AND UNDERSTAND
■ Always make sure of your footing when using this reel
mower.
■ Never intentionally strike or hit trees, fences, etc. This
can cause injuries or severely damage the reel mower
mechanisms.
■ Make sure your reel mower is in a safe operating
condition. Do not attempt to operate this reel mower if
damaged. Contact customer service or have the reel
mower repaired by a qualified repair service provider
before using.
■ Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR REEL MOWER
WARNING!
safety instructions, which if not followed, could
endanger the personal safety and/or property of
yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in
this manual before attempting to operate this machine.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in
personal injury.
DANGER!
operated according to the rules for safe operation in
this manual. As with any type of power equipment,
carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury. This machine is capable of
amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING!
safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury.
GENERAL OPERATION
Use of this reel mower should be restricted to individuals
who have read, understood and will follow the warnings
and instructions that are printed in this manual and on
the reel mower.
■ Carefully read all instructions on the reel mower and in
the manual before attempting to assemble and operate
the reel mower. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future reference, and consult it regularly.
■ In order to avoid contact with the blade or injury
caused by a thrown object, stay in the operating zone
behind the handles, and keep children and bystanders
at least 50 ft.(15 m) away from the mower while it is
in operation. Stop the motor immediately if someone
enters the mowing area.
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