Craftsman 900.370511 - Manual (Page 3)

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and
understand this manual.
The information It contains relates to
protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used
to help you recognize this information.
¿DANGER: Indicates an Imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
¿WARNING: Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
¿CAUTION: Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, it not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert
symbol indicates potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
¿WARNING: IMPORTANT
SAFETY WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS
¿WARNING: When using electric
gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury, including the following.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
¿DANGER IMPORTANT SAFE
PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND
MOWERS
This lawn mower is capable of amputating
hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure
to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the mower and in the
instruction manual before starting.
2. Do not put hands or feet near or under
the mower. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
3. Only allow responsible adults, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate
this mower.
4. Clear the area where the mower is to be
used of objects such as rocks, sticks,
wire, toys, bones, etc which could be
thrown by the blade. Objects struck by
the biade can cause severe injury to per­
sons. Stay behind the handle when the
motor is running.
5. Be sure the area surrounding the mower
is clear of bystanders before operating.
All bystanders and pets should be kept
at a safe distance. Stop the mower if
anyone enters the area surrounding the
mower.
6. Do not operate mower barefooted or
while wearing sandals. Always wear
substantial footwear.
7. Do not puil mower backward unless
absolutely necessary. Always look
down and behind before and while
moving backward.
8. Never direct discharged material
toward anyone. Avoid discharging
material against a wail or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward the
operator. Release switch lever to turn
mower off and stop the biade when
crossing gravel surfaces or when
flipping the handle.
9. Do not operate mower without the
entire grass catcher, discharge guard,
rear guard, or other safety protective
devices in place and working.
Periodically check all guards and safety
protective devices to ensure they are in
good working order and wiil operate
properly and perform their intended
function. Replace a damaged guard or
other safety device before further use.
10. Never leave a running mower
unattended.
11. Always release the switch lever to stop
the motor and wait until the biade
comes to a complete stop and unplug
the mower before cleaning the mower,
removing the grass catcher, unclogging
the discharge guard, when leaving the
mower, or before making any
adjustments, repairs or inspections.
12. Operate mower only In daylight or good
artificial light when objects in the path
of the blade are clearfy visible from the
operating area of the mower.
13. Do not operate mower while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs, or when
you are tired or ill. Always stay alert,
watch what you are doing, and use
common sense.
14. Avoid dangerous environments. Never
operate mower in damp or wet grass
never use mower in the rain. Always be
sure of your footing; walk; never run.
15. Disengage the drive system, if so
equipped, before starting the motor.
16. If the mower should start to vibrate
abnormally, release the switch lever,
wait for the biade to stop and unplug
the mower then check for the cause
immediately. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.
17. Always wear proper eye and respiratory
protection when operating the mower.
18. The use of any accessory or attach­
ment not recommended for use with
this mower could be hazardous. Only
use accessories approved by Sears.
19. Never overreach while operating the
mower. Always be sure to keep proper
footing and balance at all times while
operating the mower.