Sears 917.383223 - Manual (Page 2)

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CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE
WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING
REPAIRS TO YOUR LAWN MOWER.
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IMPORTANT
FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE
RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. YOUR LAWN MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO
NOT
ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES.
BE CAREFUL-WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUN­
NING THE BLADE IS TURNING.
Please read your owner's manual. Only allow
persons who know the safety rules to use your
lawn mower.
DO NOT tie the operator presence control fear
to the handle. Control must be free to permit
brake engagement when handles and control
are released.
DO NOT allow children to use your lawn
mower.
Check your lawn mower over before each use.
Tighten any loose bolts, nuts, etc.
Remove all sticks, stones, wires, cans, boards,
etc. from area to be mowed. These objects can
be thrown by the blade.
DO NOT allow children, bystanders or pets iri
the area while mowing.
Always wear shoes when mowing- DO NOT
operate lawn mower when barefoot or wear­
ing open sandals.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
before starting your town mower and while
mowing.
Always shot off engine before trying to adjust
wheel heights.
When engine is running, DO NOT put hands
or feet under lawn mower or In the discharge
chute, nor make any adjustments.
Stay clear of discharge opening at all times.
Do not fill gas tank when engine is running,
when indoors or when engine is hot. Allow
engine to cool for several minutes before fill­
ing gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline
before starting engine.
Mow only in good light.
Always stop blade vdien not cutting grass or
when crossing gravel drive, sidewolk, or
roadway.
DO NOT continue to run your lawn mower if
you hit a foreign object. Stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug, inspect the lawn mower for damage and
make repairs as required,
DO NOT use
a
damaged lawn mower. Always
have damage repaired before mowing.
DO NOT run your lawn mower if it vibrates
too much. Stop engine and make repairs.
Vibration is an indication of damage.
Never use your lawn mower without proper
guards or deflectors in place.
Always mow across о slope or inclined area.
DO NOT mow up or down a slope or inclined
area.
DO NOT mow in wet grass. Be careful of
footing when mowing in wet grass, use shoes
with good traction.
DO NOT run with the lawn mower.
DO NOT run your lawn mower indoors. Ex­
haust gases are deadly poison.
Always disconnect the spark plug wire from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting when
transporting or storing your lawn mower after
the mowing season.
DO NOT attempt to raise engine speed, above
factory settings. Engine damage or personal
injury may result.
If a grass catcher is used on your lawn mower,
chedc the catcher often for damage or
deterioration. If will wear through normal use.
Use only a recommended replacement catcher.
Always stop blade to remove or install catcher.
DO NOT store your lawn mower or gasoline
where fumes may reach on open flame and
cause a fire. _
DRAIN
THE GASOLINE from your lawn
mower before transporting your lawn mower
inside your car or other vehicle.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPOR­
TANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS- ATTEN­
TION! ii BECOME ALERT! II YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED.
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