Craftsman 917.27182 manual Iiichildren, That may obscure vision, IV. Service

IIICHILDREN.

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another

responsible adutt.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.

•Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.

-Use only an approved container.

-Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling, Do not smoke.

-Neverrefuel the machine indoors.

-Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

•Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.

•Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down end behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injuredor interfere with safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another respnnsible adult.

•Never run a machine inside a closed area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regulady.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debds build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

•Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

•Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and detedoretion, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturers recommended parts, when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

•Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

•Be ated and turn machine off if children enter the area.

•Before end 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 cou_ overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

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