Craftsman 28933 Operation Manual - Page 99

This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfand others. Readand followall instructionsin this manual beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol,HEEDITS WARNING! This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the safeoperation practicesin this manual.As with anytype of powerequipment, carelessnessor error on the partof the operatorcan resultin serious injury.This machineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,toes and feet and throwingdebris.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehicle componentscontainor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof California to cause cancerand birthdefects or other reproductiveharm. Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainlead and leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato cause cancerand reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling. Your Responsibility--Restrict the useof this powermachineto personswho read,understandand follow thewarningsand instructions in this manualand on the machine. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! GENERAL OPERATION • Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygogglesduring operation • Read,understand,and followall instructionson the machineand and while performingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes. in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand operate. Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancause seriousinjuryto the Keepthis manualin a safe placefor futureand regularreference eyes. and for orderingreplacemenpt arts. • Wearsturdy,rough-soledwork shoesand close-fittingslacksand • Be familiarwith all controlsand their properoperation.Knowhow shirts.Loosefittingclothesand jewelry canbe caughtin movable to stop the machineand disengagethemquickly. parts.Neveroperatethis machinein bare feet or sandals. • Neverallowchildrenunder 14 yearsold to operatethis machine. • Be awareof the mowerand attachmentdischargedirectionand Children14 yearsold and over shouldreadand understandthe do not pointit at anyone.Donot operatethe mowerwithoutthe operationinstructionsand safety rulesin this manualand should dischargecover or entiregrass catcherin its properplace. be trainedand supervisedbya parent. Donot put handsor feet near rotatingpartsor underthe cutting • Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper instruction. deck. Contactwith the blade(s)can amputatehandsand feet. A missingor damageddischargecovercan causeblade contact • Tohelp avoidbladecontactor a thrownobjectinjury, keep or thrownobject injuries. bystanders,helpers,childrenand pets at least 75 feet fromthe • Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,or roads machinewhile it is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneenters and while notcuttinggrass. the area. • Watchfor trafficwhenoperatingnear or crossingroadways.This • Thoroughlyinspectthe area wherethe equipmentis to be used. machineis not intendedfor useon any public roadway. Removeall stones,sticks,wire, bones,toys,and otherforeign • Donot operatethe machinewhile underthe influenceof alcohol objectswhich couldbe pickedup and thrownby the blade(s). or drugs. Thrownobjectscan causeseriouspersonalinjury. • Mowonly in daylightor good artificiallight. • Planyour mowingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,sidewalks,bystandersand the like.Also, avoiddischarging materialagainsta wall or obstructionwhich maycause dischargedmaterialto ricochetback towardthe operator. Nevercarry passengers. • Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftinginto reverse.Backup slowly. Alwayslookdownand behindbeforeand while backingto avoida back-overaccident. 3