Sears 247.37638 - Manual (Page 3)

III. CHILDREN
kTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower and
the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful
care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
• Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for
small children.
• Never allow children under age 14 to operate the mower.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or
hazard.
I IV. SERVICE
• Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
• Use only an approved container.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running.
Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline
before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of igni­
tion.
• Never refuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will
accumulate in the area.
• Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an
open flame or spark such as a gas water heater, space heater, or
furnace.
Never run an engine inside a closed area.
To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other
debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow mower to cool
at least 5 minutes before storing.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade
and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire, and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent
accidental starting.
Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals
for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage
(e.g., bent, cracked). Replace with blade which meets original
equipment specifications.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is
in safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation
regularly.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire
from the spark plug, and thoroughly inspect the mower for any
damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating the
mower.
Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while
the engine is running.
Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and dete­
rioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be
thrown. For safety protection, 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.
Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the
engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous.
OWNER’S
MANUAL
SAFETY LABEL
A
WARNING — YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the machine.