Craftsman 127.28875 manual Safety, Machine preparation, In general, Operating Safely

- Keep washout ports and other mower housing service openings closed when mowing.

- Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.

- Use only approved draw bar hitch points. - Limit loads to those you can safely control.

- Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing. - Use counter-weight(s) or wheel weights when

suggested in the operator's manual.

- Never leave a machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.

SAFETY

Machine preparation	OPERATING SAFELY
- Check operator presence interlock system and	In general
brake operation. Adjust or repair any problems	- Use extra care when loading or unloading the
before using.	machine into a trailer or truck.
- Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices.	- Slow down and use caution when making turns
Keep guards, shields and interlock safety devices	and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if
in place and in proper working condition. They	not mowing.
are for your protection.	- Do not run the engine in an enclosed area where
- Keep all fasteners such as nuts, bolts and pins
	dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
well secured.	- Do not place your foot on the ground while
- Visually inspect blades, blade bolts and the cutter
	operating the machine.
assembly for wear or damage. Replace worn or	- Before operating, lower the discharge chute,
damaged blades and bolts to preserve balance.
	install the mulcher or put the entire grass catcher
- Verify that machine and attachments, if any, are
	in place.
in good operating condition.	- Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
- Do not engage blades until ready to mow.
	Never direct the discharge toward a bystander.
	Stop operation if someone approaches.

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