Craftsman 917.27206 owner manual III. Children, IV. Service

III. CHILDREN

Tragicaccidentscan occurif the operator

is not alert to the presenceof children, Childrenare often attractedto the

machineand the mowingactivity. Never assumethat children will remain where

you last saw them.

•Keep childrenout of the mowingarea and underthe watchfulcare of another responsibleadult.

•Be alert and tum machineoff if children enter the area.

•Beforeand when backing,look behind and downfor small children.

•Never carrychildren. They may fall off and be seriouslyinjured or interfere with safe machineoperation.

•Never allow childrento operate the machine.

•Use extra care when approachingblind comers, shrubs,trees, or other objects that may obscurevision.

IV. SERVICE

•Use extra care in handlinggasoline and otherfuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.

-Use only an approvedcontainer,

-Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.Allow

engine to cool before refueling.Do not smoke,

-Never refuelthe machineindoors.

-Never store the machineor fuel containerinside where there is an openflame, such as a water heater.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.Stop machineif anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengersor children even with the blades off.

•Do not mow in reverse unlessabso-

lutelynecessary.Always look down and behindbefore and while backing..

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

•Keep childrenout of the mowingarea and underthe watchfulcare of another rc'_f',_1,r__1_adult.

•Never run a machineinside a closed area,

•Keep nuts and bolts,especiallyblade attachmentbolts, tightand keep equipmentin good condition.

•Never tamper withsafety devices. Check their proper operationregularly.

•Keep machinefree of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machineto coolbefore storing.

•Stop and inspectthe equipmentif you strike an object. Repair,if necessary, before restarting.

•Never make adjustmentsor repairs with the engine running.

•Grass catchercomponentsare subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, whichcould expose movingparts or allow objectsto be thrown. Frequently check componentsand replacewith manufacturer'srecommendedparts, when necessary.

•Mowerblades are sharpand can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra cautionwhen servicingthem.

•Check brake operationfrequently.

Adjustand service as required.

•Be alert and turn machineoff ifchildren enter the area.

•Beforeand when backing,look behind and down for small children.

•Mow up and downslopes(15° Max), not across.

•Remove ol_tacles such as rocks,tree limbs,etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts,or bumps.

Uneven terraincould overturnthe machine.Tall grasscan hide obstacles.