Craftsman 28913 Operation Manual - Page 4

I!. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death Operation on all slopes requires extra caution, if you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow ito , Mow up and down slopes, not across. . Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. . Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. • Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose traction,, Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. o Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. • Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction, which could cause the machine to roll over° • Use extra care while operating machine with grass catchers or other attachments; they can affectthe stability of the machine. Do no use on steep slopes° • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground° o Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The machine could sud_ denly roll over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves in. !11. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never" assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator. o Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the are& o Before andwhile backing, look behind and down for small children. • Never carp/children, even with the blades shutoff. They may fall offand be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine° o Never allow children to operate the machine_ , Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child. IV. TOWING . Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point. . Follow the manufacturer's recommenda- tion for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. • Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment. o On slopes, the weight of the towed equip- ment may cause loss of traction and loss of control. ° Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop° V. SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline° Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition° ° Use only approved gasoline container. o Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueting_ . Never fuel the machine indoors. . Never store the machine orfuel container where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances. • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling. IDENTIFICAC Yea la secci5 Sears. PROBLEM_ Las cuchil!a: segadoras n Mala descar, c6sped Las luz (cesl delantera(s) est&(n) funcionandc (si equipada La baterla n_ El motor tiez "contraexpIostones"cu se "APAGA' 4