Craftsman 900.370511 - Manual (Page 4)

SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip
and fall accidents, which can result in
severe injury. Operation on all slopes
requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy
on a slope, do not mow it.
1, Mow across the face of slopes; never
up and down. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on
slopes.
2, Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks,
or other hidden objects. Uneven
terrain could cause a slip and fall
accident. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
3, Do not mow on wet grass or exces­
sively steep slopes. Poor footing
could cause a slip and fall accident.
4, Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,
or embankments. You could iose your
footing or balance.
CHILDREN
Tragic 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.
1, Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of a
responsible adult other than the
operator.
2, Be alert and turn mower off if a child
enters the area.
3, Never allow children to operate the
mower.
4, Use extra care when approaching
blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other
objects that may block your view of a
child.
GENERAL SERVICE
1, Never operate mower in a closed
area.
2, Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
3, Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation
regularly.
4, Keep mower free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Allow mower to
cool before storing.
5, If you strike a foreign object, release
switch lever to turn mower off, wait
for the blade to stop and remove the
safety key and then inspect the
mower. Repair, any damage, before
starting and operating the mower.
6, Never make any adjustments or
repairs with the motor running or while
the safety key is in the mower.
7, Always remove safety key before adjust­
ing, cleaning, repairing, inspecting, trans­
porting, storing or leaving the mower.
8, Check grass catcher components and
the discharge guard frequently and when
necessary replace with Black & Decker
recommended parts only.
9, Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade
or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.
10, Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
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.
• Use mower only as described 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 operate mower without the
recommended extension cord. Ensure that
the cord is in good condition before starting
mower.
• The blade always turns when the motor is
running.
• Avoid accidental starting. Do not play with
the Operator Presence Control switch
when mower is not in use.
PREPARATION:
• Dress properly. Do not operate mower
when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Wear only solid shoes with good traction
when mowing.
• Always make wheel height adjustments
before starting your mower. Do not attempt
to do this while the mower is running.
• Do not piug mower in until it is ready to be
used.
• Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust
mask if mowing operation is dusty.
• Remove all adjusting wrenches from
mower before turning it on.