Craftsman 900.370511 manual Children, General Service, Training, Preparation

SLOPEOPERATION Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoslip andfallaccidents,whichcanresultin

severe injury. Operation on al! slopes requires extra caution, if you feel uneasy

on a slope, do not mow it.

1.Mow across the face of slopes; never

up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

2.Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall accident. Tal! grass can hide obstacles.

3.Do not mow on wet grass or exces- sively steep slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip and fal! accident.

4.Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. You could lose your footing or balance.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower

and the mowing activity. Never assume

that children wil! remain where you last saw them.

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

responsible adult other than the operator.

2.Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.

3.Never allow children to operate the mower.

4.Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child.

GENERAL SERVICE

1.Never operate mower in a closed area.

2.Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

3.Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

4.Keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Allow mower to cool before storing.

5.if you strike a foreign object, release switch lever to turn mower off, wait

for the blade to stop and remove the safety key and then inspect the mower. Repair, any damage, before starting and operating the mower.

6.Never make any adjustments or

repairs with the motor running or while the safety key is in the mower.

7.Always remove safety key before adjust- ing, cleaning, repairing, inspecting, trans- porting, storing or leaving the mower.

8.Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and when necessary replace with Black & Decker recommended parts only.

9.Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

10.Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

TRAINING:

•Read this operator's manual carefully. Become familiar with the controls and know how to operate your mower

properly. Learn how to quickly stop mower.

•Use mower only as described in this manual.

•Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner.

Always have damage repaired before using your mower.

•Do not operate mower without the recommended extension cord. Ensure that

the cord is in good condition before starting mower.

•The blade always turns when the motor is running.

•Avoid accidental starting. Do not play with the Operator Presence Control switch when mower is not in use.

PREPARATION:

•Dress properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing.

•Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your mower. Do not attempt to do this while the mower is running.

•Do not plug mower in until it is ready to be used.

•Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if mowing operation is dusty.

•Remove al! adjusting wrenches from mower before turning it on.