Craftsman 37016 Operation Manual - Page 3

which,if not followed,could endangerthe personal Tsahfiestsyyamndb/oolpr porinotpseorutyt oimf ypoourtrasenltsfaanfedtoytihnestrrsu.Rcteioands and followall instructionsin this manualbefore attemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these instructionsmay result in personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol, HEEDITS WARNING! This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingtothe rulesfor safe operationin this manual.As with anytype of powerequipment, carelessnessor error on the part of the operatorcan resultin serious injury.This machineis capableof amputatinghandsand feet and throwingobjects. Failureto observethefollowingsafetyinstructions could resultin seriousinjuryor death. Your Responsibility: Restrictthe useof this powermachineto personswho read,understand,and followthe warningsand instructions inthis manualand on the machine. Whenusingelectriclawnmowers,basic safetyprecautionsshould alwaysbe followedto reducethe risk of fire, electricshock,and personalinjury.These basicprecautionsincludethe following: Double Insulated Lawn Mower Doubleinsulationis a conceptin the safetyof electriclawn mowers,which eliminatesthe need for the usualthree-wire groundedpowercordand groundedpowersupplysystem.Whereverthereis electriccurrentin the mower,thereare two completesetsof insulationto protectthe user.All exposedmetal parts are isolatedfrom the internalmetal motorcomponentswith protectinginsulation. Servicingof a lawnmowerwith doubleinsulationrequiresextremecare and knowledgeof the systemand shouldbe performedonly by a qualifiedservicetechnician.Forrepair servicewe suggestyou takethe lawnmowerto yournearest authorizedservicedealer.Alwaysuseoriginal equipmentmanufacturer's(OEM)replacemenpt arts whenservicing. CHILDREN • Tragicaccidentscanoccur if the operatoris notalert to the presence of children.Childrenare oftenattractedto the mowerand the mowing activity.Theydo notunderstandthe dangers.Neverassumethat childrenwill remainwhereyou last sawthem. • • Keepchildrenout of the mowingareaand underwatchfulcare of a responsibleadult otherthanthe operator. o Be alert and turn moweroff if a childenters thearea. • o Beforeand while movingbackwards,lookbehindand downfor smallchildren. • • Use extremecarewhenapproachingblind corners,doorways, shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthat mayobscureyourvisionof a childwho may run intothe mower. Neverallowchildrenunder 14years of age to operatethis machine. • Children14and overshouldreadand understandthe instructionsand safe operationpracticesin this manualand on the machineand be trainedand supervisedby an adult. OPERATION • General Operation: • Readthis operator'smanual carefullyin its entiretybefore attemptingto assemblethis machine.Read,understand,and • followall instructionson the machineand in themanual(s) before operation.Keepthis manualina safe placefor futureand regular referenceand for orderingreplacemenpt arts. • Be completelyfamiliarwith the controlsand the properuseof this machinebeforeoperatingit. 3 This machineis a precisionpiece of powerequipment,nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all times. This machinehas beendesignedto performonejob: to mow grass. Donot use itfor anyotherpurpose. Neverallowchildrenunder 14yearsof age to operatethis machine.Children14and overshouldreadand understandthe instructionsand safeoperationpracticesin this manualand on the machineand be trainedand supervisedby an adult. Only responsibleindividualswho are familiarwith these rulesof safe operationshouldbe allowedto use this machine. Thoroughlyinspectthearea wheretheequipmentis to be used. Removeall stones,sticks,wire, bones,toysand otherforeign objectswhich couldbe trippedoveror pickedup and thrownby the blade.Thrownobjectscan causeseriouspersonalinjury. Planyourmowingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,sidewalks,bystandersand thelike. Also,avoiddischarging materialagainsta wallor obstructionwhichmay cause dischargedmaterialto ricochetback towardthe operator. To helpavoidblade contactor a thrownobject injury,stayin operatorzonebehind handlesand keepchildren,bystanders, helpersand pets at least 75 feet from mowerwhileit is in operation. Stop machineif anyoneentersarea. Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygogglesduring operation and while performingan adjustmentor repair to protectyoureyes. Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancause seriousinjuryto the eyes.