Craftsman 917.270814 - 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 regularly.
Keep machine free of graiss, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
storing.
Stop and inspect the ^uipment 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 №em.
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 o^ration.
• 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 bacldng, look behind
and down for small children.
A loo K for this symbol to point out impor­
tant safety precautions. It means CAU-
TIONIIl BECOME AWAREII! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
^CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden­
tal starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs always discon­
nect 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 tractor.
• 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 djstacles.
• 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 nof turn on slopes unless necessary,
and then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.
^CAUTION: Tow only the attachments
that are recommendetr by and comply with
sp«Hfications of the manufacturer of your
tractor. Use common sense when tomng.
Operate only at the lowest possible speed
when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while
on a slope, is dsuigerous. Tires can lose
traction with the ground and cause you to
lose control of your tractor.
A w M)NING: The engine exhaust from
this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
^ birth defects, or other reproductive harm.