Craftsman 917.27528 owner manual General Operation, II. Slope Operation, Your, Safety

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing, objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in senous injury or death.

_Look

for

this symbol

to point

out

•

Never

carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely

important safety precautions. It means

necessary. Always look down and

CAUTION!!!

BECOMEALERTt!!

YOUR

behind before and while backing.

SAFETY

IS iNVOLVED.

• Be aware of the mower discharge

CAUTION:

In order

to prevent

direction

and do not point it at anyone.

accidental starting when setting up,

Do not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

transporting, adjusting or making repairs,

place.

always disconnect spark plug wire and

•

Slow

down before turning.

place wire where it cannot contact spark

• Never leave a running machine

plug.

unattended. Always turn off blades, set

_

CAUTION:

Do

not coast down a hill

parking brake, stop engine, and remove

in neutral, you

may

lose control

of the

keys

before dismounting.

tractor.

•

Turn

off blades when

not mowing.

_,

CAUTION:

Tow only the attachments

•

Stop engine before removing grass

catcher

or unclogging chute.

that are recommended by and comply

•

Mow

only in daylight

or good

artificial

with specifications of the manufacturer of

light.

your tractor. Use common sense when

•

Do not operate the machine

while under

towing. Operate only at the lowest

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

possible speed when on a slope. Too

•

Watch for traffic when operating near or

heavy of a load, while on a slope, is

crossing

roadways.

dangerous. "13rescan lose traction with

•

Use extra care when loading or unload-

the ground and cause you to lose control

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

of your tractor.

•

Data indicates that operators, age 60

_WARNING:

Engine

exhaust,

some of

years and above, are involved in a large

percentage of riding mower-related

its constituents, and certain vehicle

injuries.

These operators should

components contain or emit chemicals

evaluate their ability to operate the riding

known to the State of California to cause

mower safely enough to protect them-

cancer and birth defects or other repro-

selves and others from serious injury.

ductive harm.

•

Keep

machine free of grass,

leaves

or

WARNING:

Battery

posts, terminals

other debris build-up which can touch

and

related

accessories

contain

lead

hot exhaust / engine

parts and burn.

Do

and

lead

compounds, chemicals

known

not allow

the mower

deck to plow leaves

to the State

of California

to cause cancer

or other

debris which can cause build-

and

birth defects or other reproductive

up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel

harm. Wash hands after handling.

spillage

before operating or storing the

I. GENERAL

OPERATION

machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

•Read, understand, and follow all

instructions	in the manual		and on	the	II. SLOPE		OPERATION
machine before		starting.			Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-
• Only allow responsible adults, who are
					control and tipover accidents, which can re-
familiar with the instructions, to operate
					sult	in severe injury or death.		All slopes
the machine.
					require extra caution. If you cannot back up
• Clear the area		of objects	such as	rocks,
					the	slope	or if you feel uneasy	on it, do not
toys, wire,	etc.,	which could be picked			mow	it.
up and thrown by the blade.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

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