Craftsman 917377961 rotary lawn mower

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_ fuel tank beforestartingengine. Do
notfillgastankindoors,whenthe engineis
runningor whentheengineishot. Allowthe
engine to coolfor severalminutesbefore
fillingthe gastank. Clean offanyspilled
gasolinebeforestartingtheengine.
Alwaysmakewheel heightadjustments
beforestartingyourmower. Never attempt
to dothis while the engineisrunning.
Mow onlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.
OPERATION:
Keepyoureyesand mindon yourmower
and the area beingcut. Do not letother
interestsdistractyou.
Do notmowwet or slipperygrass. Never
runwhile operatingyourmower. Alwaysbe
sureofyourfooting- keep a firmholdonthe
handlesandwalk.
Do notputhandsor feet nearor under
rotatingparts. Keepdear ofthe discharge
openingat all times.
Alwaysstopthe engine whenever you leave
or are notusing yourmower,or before
crossingdriveways,walks,roads,and any
gravel-coveredareas.
Never directdischargeofmaterial toward
bystanders nor allow anyone nearthe
mower while you are operating it.
Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing
your mower, stop the engine and make
absolutelysuretheblade andall moving
partshave stopped. Then disconnectthe
sparkplug wireend keep itaway from the
sparkplugtopreventaccidentalstarting.
Do notcontinueto runyourmowerifyou hit
a foreignobject. Followthe procedure
outlinedabove,then repairanydamage
beforerestartingand opera_ngyourmower.
Do not changethe governorsettingsor
overspeedthe engine. Enginedamage or
personalinjurymayresult.
Do not operateyourmowerifit vibrates
abnormally. Excessivevibrationis an
indicationofdamage; stopthe engine,
safelycheck forthe causeof vibration and
repairas required.
Do notrun the engineindoors.Exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
Never cutgrassbypullingthe mower
towardsyou. Mow acrosstheface of
slopes, never upand downor youmight
loseyourfooting. Do notmow excessively
steep slopes. Use cautionwhenoperating
the mower on uneventerrainorwhen
changing directions- maintaingoodfooting.
Never operateyourmowerwithoutproper
guards,plates,grasscatcherorothersafety
devices in place.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
Checkthe bladeand the enginemounting
bolts oftento be surethey are tightened
properly.
Check all bolts, nuts end screws at frequent
intervalsforproper tightness tobe sure
mower isin safewo_ng condition.
Keep allsafetydevicesin place and
working,
To reduce fire hazard, keep the enginefTee
of grass, leaves or excessive grease and oil.
Check grasscatcheroftenfor deterioration
and wearand replacewere bags. Useonly
replacementbagsthat are recommended
byand complywithspecificationsof the
manufacturerof yourmower.
Always keep a sharpbladeon yourmower.
Allow enginetocoolbeforestoring in any
enclosure.
Neverstore mowerwithfuel inthe tank
insidea building where fumes mayreach an
openflame oran ignition source such as a
hotwater heater,space heater,clothes
dryer, etc.
_Look for this symbol to point out
importantsafety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
p_ugCAUTION: .Alwaysdisconnect spark.
wire ana p ace wire where it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
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WARNING: The engine exhaust from
this product contains criemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birthdefects, or other reproductive harm.
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