Sears 917.372301 - Manual (Page 4)

RULES FOR SAFE USE
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE ANDPLACE WIRE WHERE
IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING
WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO
YOUR MOWER, :
IMPORTANT
FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE THE ENGINE CONTROL INSTALLED ON THIS MOWER IN ORDER TO
MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE ATTEMPT TO
DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR CONTROL
1 Please read your owner's manual.
Only allow persons who know the
safety rules to use your mower.
2, DO NOT tie the control bar to the
handle. Control must be free to
permit brake engagement when
handles and control are released.
3 DO NOT allow children to use your
mower,
4, Check your mower over before each
time you mow, Tighten any loose
bolts, nuts, etc.
■5. Remove all sticks, stones, wires,
cans, boards, etc. from area to be
mowed. These objects can be
thrown by the blade.
6 DO NOT allow children, bystanders,
or pets in the mowing area.
7. BE CAREFUL-WHEN THE ENGINE IS
RUNNING THE BLADE IS TURNING.
8 Always shut off engine before try­
ing to adjust wheel heights
9. When engine is running, DO NOT
put hands or feet under mower or in
the discharge chute, nor make any
adjustments,
10. Stay clear of discharge opening
at all times.
11. Check gasoline before each use.
Do not fill gas tank when engine
is running, when indoors or when
engine is hot. Allow engine to cool
before filling gas tank. Wipe off
any spilled gasoline before start­
ing engine,
12. Mow only in good light.
13. Wear only solid shoes when mow­
ing. DO N ot operate mower when
barefoot, or wearing open sandals,
14. Disengage drive control on power
propelled mowers before starting
engine.
15 DO NOT use a damaged mower.
Always have damage repaired
before mowing..
16. Always stop engine when not cut­
ting grass or when crossing gravel
drive, sidewalk, or roadway.
17. Never pull mower towards you, al­
ways follow mower to cut grass.
18. Never use your mower without pro­
per guards or deflectors in place,
19. Always mow across a slope or in­
clined area. DO NOT mow up or
down a slope or inclined area,
20. DO NOT mow in wet grass. DO NOT
run with the mower,
21. DO NOT run your mower indoors.
Exhaust gasses are deadly poison
22. DRAIN THE GASOLINE tank before
transporting your mower inside
your car or other vehicle.
23. DO NOT run your mower if it vi­
brates too much. Stop engine and
make repairs. Vibration is an indi­
cation of damage,
24. DO NOT change the engine gov­
ernor settings to over-speed the
engine-damage or injury can re­
sult,
25 if a grass catcher is used on your
mower, check the catcher often for
damage. Use only recommended
catcher. Always stop engine to re­
move grass catcher,
26. DO NOT store your mower or gas­
oline where fumes may reach an
open flame and cause a fire.
27, Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields before starting your lawn
mower and while mowing