Craftsman 917.38919 - Manual (Page 3)

A SAFETY RULES
PflEPARATION:
• Always thoEDUghiy check the area to be mowed
and daarit of alt stones, slicks, wras, bones and
other foreign objects. These objects will be
thrown by the blade and can cause severe
injuty,
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when
starting and while using your mower.
» Dress properly. Do not operate mower when
barefoot or wearing open sandais. Wear only
solid shoes with good traction when mowing.
• Checkfijel tank before starting engine. Do notfili
gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or
when the engine is hot Aliow the engine to cod for
several minutes beftjre fining the gas tank. Clean off
any spiiled gasoline before starting the engine.
• Always make wheat height adjustments before
starting your mower, Never attempt to do this
while the engine is running,
• Mow only in daylight or good artificiat light,
OPEBATION;
" Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and
the area being cut Do not let other interests
distract you..
• Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never run
white operating your mower. Always be sure of
your (doting -keepafirmholdonthehandles
and walk,
» Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at al!
times,
• Always stop the engine whenever you ieave or
are not using your mower, or before crossing
driveways, wallts, roads and any grave! -
covered areas.
» Never direct discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower
while you are operating it.
• Before deaning, inspecting, or repairing your
mower, stop the engine and make absoiuteiy
sure the blade and all moving parts have
stopped. Then disconnect the spark plug wire
and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent
accidental starting,.
« Do not continue to run y our mower if you hit a
foreign object. Follow the procedure outlined
above, then repair any damaged before
restarting and operating your mower.
» Do not change the governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Engine damage or
personal injury may resuit.
• Do not aparata your mower If it vibrates
abnormally. Excessive vibration is an indication
of damage; stop the engine, safely check for the
causa of vibration and repair as required.
• Do not am the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes
are dangerous.
» Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards
you. Mow across the face of slopes, never up
and down or you might lose your footing. Do not
mow excessively sleep stapes. Use caution
when operating the mower on uneven terrain or
when changing directions - maintain good
footing.
• Never operate your mower without proper
guards, plates, grass bag or other safety devices
in place,
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
° Check the blade and the engine mounting bolts
often to be sure they are tightened properly.
• Check all bolls, nuts and screws at frequent
intervals for proper lightness to be sure mower
is in safe working condtHon,
• Keep ail safety devices in place and woridng.
• To reduce fira hazard, keep the engine free of
grass, leaves or excessive grease and oil,
" Check gras&bag often for deterioration and
wear and replade worn bags. Use only
replacement bags that are recommended by
and comply with specifications of the
manufachj rer of your mower.
• Always keep a sharp blade on your mower.
• Allow engine to coot before storing in any
enclosure,
» Never store mower ¡with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open
flame or an ignition source such as a hot water
healer, space heater, clothes dryer, etc.
ACAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire
and place wire where It cannot contact spark plug
in order to prevent accidental starting when setting
up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs,
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the Slate of California to cause
cancer, birth defects.'or other reproductive harm.