Craftsman 917.270961 - Manual (Page 4)

SAFETY RULES
Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep
equipment in good condition.
Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regu­
larly.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
storing.
Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting. • Never make adjustments or repairs
with the engine running.
• Grass catcher components are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or al­
low objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with
manufacturer's recommended 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. Ad­
just 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 carry 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
children enter the area.
• Before and when backing, look behind
and down for small children.
• Mow up and down slopes (15® Max),
not across.
^Look for this symbol to point out impor­
tant safety precautions. It means CAlJr-
TIONII! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
^CAUTION: In order to prevent acci­
dental starting when setting up, trans­
porting, adjusting or making repairs al­
ways disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
^CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the trac­
tor.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine.
Tall grass can hide obsta­
cles.
• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear
so that you will not have to stop or shift
while on the slope.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
If tires lose traction, disengage the
blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
• If machine stops while going uphill,
disengage blades, shift into reverse
and back down slowly.
• Do not turn on slopes unless neces­
sary, and then, turn slowly and
gradually downhill, if possible.
ACAUTION: T ow only the attachments
that are recommended by and comply
with specifications of the manufacturer of
your tractor. Use common sense when
towing. Operate only at the lowest pos­
sible speed when on a slope. Too heavy
of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.
Tires can lose traction with the ground
and cause you to lose control of your trac­
tor.
^WARNING: The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.