Craftsman 987.889 owner manual Safety Rules, Do not, Never refuel the machine indoors

SAFETY RULES

18.Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower.

19.Watch for traffic when operating near, or when cross- ing roadways.

20.Never attempt to carry children or other passengers on the mower. They could fail off and be seriously in- jured, or they could interfere with the safe operation of the mower.

21.Check the operation of the Operator Presence Con- trol before each use. See the Customer Responsibili- ties Section of this manual for instructions. If the mower blades rotate longer than three seconds after the Operator Presence Control is released, the sys- tem is not working properly. Immediately contact your local Sears Service Center/Department for in- structions. Do not use the mower until the mecha- nism is repaired.

22.The mower is equipped with a safety discharge

chute, comes with a special mulcher cover and offers an optional grass catcher. The safety discharge chute must be working properly at all times. Never attempt to disconnect or otherwise cause this dis- charge chute to cease working. If used, mulcher cover or grass catcher attachment must be installed properly and function correctly. Do not use your equipment otherwise.

23.Never run the engine in an enclosed area. Engine ex- haust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas that is ododess, colodess, and tasteless. Always run the en- gine outdoors and make sure there is adequate ventilation.

II.SLOPEOPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall acci- dents which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.

DO:

Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Avoid slopes greater than 15o.

Remove objects such as recks, tree limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

DO NOT:

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The operator could loose footing or balance.

Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often at- tracted to the mower and to the mowing activity.

Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

1.Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.

2.Be alert and turn mower off if children enter the area.

3.Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children.

4.Never allow children to operate the mower.

5.Use extra care when approaching blind comers,

shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels.

They are flammable and their vapors are explosive.

a)Use only an approved container.

b)Never remove gas cap or add fuel when the en- gine is-running.Allow engine to cool before refu- eling. Do not smoke.

c)Never refuel the machine indoors.

d)Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater, etc.

e)Move mower away from any gasoline fumes be- fore starting the engine.

2.Never run an engine inside a closed area.

3Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.

. Keep all nuts and bolts, especially the blade attach-

ment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condi- tion.

5.Never tamper with safety device s . Check their opera- tion regulady.