Craftsman 917.25552 manual Precautions, Safety

SAFETY RULES

PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGWtREAND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACTSPARK &

REPAIRS

INPORTANT

SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE O PERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY, YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SU CH CONTROLS, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,

TRAINING:

•r

•

Know the controls and how to stop quickly. Read this owner's

•

Never mow in wet or slippery

grass, when traction

is unsure,

manual

and instructions furnished

with

attachment&

or at a speed which

could cause

a skid.

•

Do not allow

children

to operate the machine.

Do not allow

•

Stay alert for holes

in the terrain

and other

hidden

hazards.

adults to operate it without

proper

instruction

Keep away from

drop-offs,

•

Do not carry

passengers

Do

not

mow

when

children

and

*

Do not drive too close

to creeks,

ditches,

and public high-

others are around

ways.

,

Do not attempt to operate

your

veh[cte or mower

when not in

.

Exercise special

care

when

mowing around

fixed objects in

the driver's seat.

order to prevent the blades

from striking them. Never detib.

•

Always

get on or off your vehicle from the operator's left hand

erately

run vehicle

or mower

into or over any foreign object&

side.

•

Never shift gears

until

vehicle comes to

a stop.

•

The vehicle

and attachments

should

be

stopped

and

in_

Never

place hands

or feet

under the mower, in discharge

spected

for

damage

after

striking

a foreign

object,

and

the

chute,

or near any

moving

parts while vehicle or mower is

damage

should be repaired before

restarting and operating

running

Always

keep

clear

of discharge

chute,

the equipment

•

Use care when

pulling

loads or using heavy equipmenL

PREPARATION:

Use only approved drawbar hitch points,

Limit loads to those you can safely control

Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught in moving part&

Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc.) which might be picked up and thrown

Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to start the engine.

Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable. Use approved gasoline containers.

Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after running Never fill tank indoors. Always clean up spiiled gasoline.

Open doors if the engine is run in the garage, exhaust fumes are dangerous Do not run the engine indoors

Do not operate the mower without the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place

OPERATION:

,Keep your eyes and mind on your vehicle, mower, and the area being CUL Do not let other interests distract you.

•Disengage power to attachments and step the engine before leaving the operator's position°

Disengage power to mower, stop the engine, and disconnect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, making an adjustment, or repair. Be careful to avoid touching hot muffler or engine component&

Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not in use

•Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unat- tended Disengage the power take-off, lower the attach- merits, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key.

•Do not stop or start suddenty when going uphill or downhitI Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15"), never across the face

•Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slope&

•While going up or down slopes, place gearshift controi _ever in 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without stopping.

Do not turn sharply, Use care when backing.

Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in owner's manual

Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

•When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve-

"-'_"f_icle while in operation

. E_xcept for adjustments, do not operate engine if air cleaner Qr cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed. Removal of such part could create a fire hazard.

iDo not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine; severe damage or injury may result

When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows:

•\ - Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

'k_		Shut the engine off when	unclogging	chute.
	-\	Check the b]ade mounting	beits for	proper tightness at
.	n_fr	equent intervals.
.	Diseqgage power to mower before backing up., Do not mow

in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after careful observation of the entire area behind the mower.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

•Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condi- tion, and keep safety devices in place and working

•Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip- ment is in safe working condition.

•Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure

To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease Do not clean product while engine is running

•Do not operate without a muffler, or tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary_

•Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is sub ect to deterioration and wear. It Should be checked frequent y for bag rep acemenL Replacement bags should be checked to ensure compliance with the original manufacturer's recommendations or specifications.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT	OUT IMPORTANT	SAFETY	PRECAUTIONS.	!
tT MEANS - ATTENTIONHI BECOME	ALERTtl! YOUR	SAFETY	IS INVOLVED.

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