Specific Safety - Craftsman 138.37670 Operator's Manual

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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
_klMPORTANT!
READANDUNDERSTAND
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.
• 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!
This symbol points out important
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!
This machine
was built to be
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!
When using reel mowers,
basic
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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