Craftsman 917.28927 - Manual (Page 5)

SAFETY RULES
• Rem ove gas-pow ered equipm ent from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipm ent w ith a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all tim es until fueling is com plete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing im m ediately.
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas
cap and tighten securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
• Never operate m achine in a closed
area.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure
the equipm ent is in safe w orking condi­
tion.
• Never tam per w ith safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
Keep m achine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage and rem ove any fuel-soaked
debris. Allow m achine to cool before
storing.
If you strike a foreign object, stop and
inspect the m achine. Repair, if neces­
sary, before restarting.
Never m ake any adjustm ents or re­
pairs w ith the engine running.
Check grass catcher com ponents and
the discharge guard frequently and
replace w ith m anufacturer’s recom ­
m ended parts, w hen necessary.
M ow er blades are sharp. W rap the
blade or w ear gloves, and use extra
caution w hen servicing them .
Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.
M aintain or replace safety and instruc­
tion labels, as necessary.
Be sure the area is clear of bystand­
ers before operating. Stop m achine if
anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers.
Do not m ow in reverse unless abso­
lutely necessary. Alw ays look dow n
and behind before and w hile backing.
Never carry children, even w ith the
blades shut off. They m ay fall off and
be seriously injured or interfere with
safe m achine operation. Children w ho
have been given rides in the past m ay
suddenly appear in the m ow ing area
for another ride and be run over or
backed over by the m achine.
Keep children out of the m ow ing area
and in the w atchful care of a respon­
sible adult other than the operator.
Be alert and turn m achine off if a child
enters the area.
Before and w hile backing, look behind
and down for sm all children.
M ow up and down slopes (15° M ax),
not across.
Choose a low ground speed so that
you will not have to stop or shift w hile
on the slope.
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on
a slope. If the tires lose traction, dis­
engage the blades and proceed slow ly
straight down the slope.
If m achine stops w hile going uphill,
disengage blades, shift into reverse
and back down slowly.
Do not turn on slopes unless neces­
sary, and then, turn slow ly and gradu­
ally dow nhill, if possible.