Craftsman 917.272054 owner manual Iii.Children, isnotalerttothepresenceofchildren, @@@@@

III.CHILDREN		•	area.Never run a machine inside a closed
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperator
isnotalerttothepresenceofchildren.		•	Keep nuts and bolts, especiaUyblade
Childrenareoftenattractedtothe			attachment halts, tight and keep
machineandthemowingactivityNever.
			equipment in good condition.
assume that children will remain where		•	Never tamper with safety devices.
you last saw them.
			Check their proper operation regularly.
•	Keep children out of the mowing area	•	Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
	and under the watchful care of another
			other debds build-up. Clean oil or fuel
	responsible adult.
•			spillage. Allow machine to cool before
	Be alert and turn machine off if children		stodng.
	enter the area.
		•	Stop and inspect the equipment if you
•	Before and when backing, look behind		strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
	and down for small children.		before restarting.
•	Never carry children. They may fall off
		•	Never make adjustments or repairs

and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the machine.

•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 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.

with the engine running.

•Grass catcher components ore subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer'srecommended 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.

-Never refuel the machine indoors. -Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

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•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 reow irl reverse unless abso-

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

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

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

responsible adult. 4

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

•Before and 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 could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.