Safe operation practices – Craftsman 247.388240 User Manual

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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

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This symbol points out Important safety Instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per­
sonal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before

attempting to operate your lawn mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal
injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.

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Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this

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power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator

' can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to

yourself or others.

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This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved

forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any), if a spark arrester is used, it should be
maintained in effective working order by the operator.

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In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources

Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the
muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section
of this manual.)

WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

GENERAL OPERATION

Read this owner’s guide carefully in its entirety

before attempting to assemble this machine.

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on

the machine and in the manual(s) before

operation. Be completely familiar with the controls
and the proper use of this machine before
operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for

future and regular reference, and for ordering

replacement parts.
Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power

equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise
extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been
designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not

use it for any other purpose.
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate

a power mower. Children 14 years old and over

should only operate mower under close parental

supervision. Only responsible individuals who are

familiar with these rules of sate operation should

be allowed to use your mower.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets. Stop engine

when they are in the vicinity of your mower to help

prevent blade contact or thrown object injury.
Although the area of operation should be
completely cleared of foreign objects, an object
may have been overlooked and could be
accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction
and cause serious personal injury to the operator
or any others allowed in the area.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire,

bones, toys and other foreign objects which could

be picked up and thrown by the mower in any

direction and cause serious personal injury to the

operator or any others allowed in the area. Plan

your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material

toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like.

To help avoid a thrown object's injury, keep

children, bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet

from the mower while it is in operation.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles

during operation or while performing an adjustment
or repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that
may be thrown from the machine in any direction.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close­
fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover

the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are

recommended. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or

jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Never

operate a unit in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light
weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times
as the rotating blade can cause injury.

Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being

pulled over the foot during a fall. Do not hang on to
the mower if you are falling; release the handle
immediately.

Never pull the mower toward you while you are

walking. If you must back the mower away from a

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