Craftsman 917.27224 manual IV. Service, Never run a machine inside a clo= area

III.CHILDREN

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperator isnotalerttothepresenceofchildren. Childrenareoftenattractedtothe

reachine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw there.

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

responsible adult.

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

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

•Never carry children. They may fall off 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.

-Neverrefuel the reachioe ndenrs.

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

•Never run a machine inside a clo= area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially bl attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation reg_

•Keep machine tree of grass, leave other debds build-up. Clean oil or spillage. Allow machine to cool b* stodag.

•Stop and Inspect the equipment if strike an object. Repair, if eecess= before restarting.

•Never make adjustments or repair with the engine running.

•Grass catcher components are sul to wear, damage, and detedoratio_ which could expose moving parts

allow objects to be thrown. Frequ check components and replace wi manufacturer'srecorereended par when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, use extra caution when servicing

•Check brake operation frequently

Adjust and service as required.

•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 mow in reverse unless abso-

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

•Never cam/children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

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

responsible adult.

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

•Before and when backing, look b* and dawn for sreall children.

•Mow up and down slopes (15° Ms not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overtum the reachine. Tall grass can hide obsl