Safety rules, Warning – Sears 975502 User Manual
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SAFETY RULES
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Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers
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IMPORTANT:
THIS
CUTTING
MACHINE
IS
CAPABLE
OF
AMPUTATING
HANDS
AND
FEET
AND
THROWING
OBJECTS.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
SAFETY
STANDARDS
REQUIRE
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
CONTROLS
TO
MINIMIZE
THE
RISK
OF
INJURY.
YOUR
UNIT
IS
EQUIPPED
WITH
SUCH
CONTROLS.
DO
NOT
ATTEMPT
TO
DEFEAT
THE
FUNCTION
OF
THE
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
TRAINING:
•
Read
this
operator's
manual
carefully.
Become
familiar
with
the
controls
and
know
how
to
operate
your
mower
properly.
Learn how to quickly stop mower.
Do not allow children to use your mower. Never allow adults
to use mower without proper instructions.
Keep
the
area
of
operation
clear
of
all
persons,
especially
small children and pets.
Use
mower
only
as
the
manufacturer
intended
and
as
de
scribed in this manual.
Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in
any
manner.
Always
have
damage
repaired
before
using
your mower.
Do
not
use
accessory
attachments
that
are
not
recommended
by
the
manufacturer.
Use
of
such
attachments
may
be
hazardous.
The blade turns when the engine Is running.
PREPARATION:
Always thoroughly check the areato be mowed and clear it of
all
stones,
sticks,
wires,
bones,
and
other
foreign
objects.
These
objects
will
be
thrown
by
the
blade
and
can
cause
severe injury.
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
sandals.
Wear
only
solid
shoes
with
good
traction when mowing.
Check
fuel
tank
before
starting
engine.
Do
not
fill
gas
tank
indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the
gas
tank.
Clean
off
any
spilled
gasoline
before
starting
the
engine.
Always
make
wheel
height
adjustments
before
starting
your
mower. Never attempt to do this while the engine is running.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
OPERATION:
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 while operating
your mower. Always be sure of your footing - keep a firm hold
on the handles and walk.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using
your
mower,
or
before
crossing
driveways,
walks,
roads,
and
any gravel-covered areas.
Never
direct
discharge
of
material
toward
bystanders
nor
allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it.
Before
cleaning,
inspecting,
or
repairing
yourmower,
stop
the
engine
and
make
absolutely
sure
the
blade
and
all
moving
parts
have
stopped.
Then
disconnectthe
spark
plug
wire
and
keep
it
away
ifrom
the
spark
plug
to
prevent
accidental
starting.
•
Do not continue to run your mower If you hit a foreign object
Follow
the
procedure
outlined
above,
then
repair
any
dam
age before restarting and operating you mower.
•
Do
not
change
the
governor
settings
or
overspeed
the
engine. Engine damage or personal injury may result.
•
Do not operate your mower it it vibrates abnormally. Exces
sive
vibration
is
an
indication
of
damage;
stop
the
engine,
safely check forthe cause of vibration and repair as required.
•
Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are danger
ous.
•
Never
cut
grass
by
pulling
the
mower
towards
you.
Mow
across the face of slopes, never up and down or you might
lose
you
rfooting.
Do
not
mow
excessively
steep
slopes.
Use
caution
when
operating
the
moweron
uneven
terrain
orwhen
changing directions - maintain good footing.
•
Never
operate
your
mower
without
proper
guards,
plates,
grass catcher 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
bolts,
nuts
and
screws
at
frequent
intervals
for
proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condi
tion,
•
Keep all safety devices in place and working.
•
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves
or excessive grease and oil.
•
Check
grass
catcher
often
lor
deterioration
and
wear
and
replace
worn
bags.
Use
only
replacement
bags
that
are
recommended
by
and
comply
with
specifications
of
the
manufacturer of your mower.
•
Always keep a sharp blade on your mower.
•
Allow engine to cool 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 watbr heater, space heater, clothes dryer, etc.
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Look for this symbol to point out im
portant safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it can
not contact spark plug in order to pre
vent accidental starting when setting
up, transporting, adjusting or making
repairs.
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WARNING
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The engine exhaust from this product con
tains chemicals known to the State of Califor
nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.