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CAUTION:
Muffler and other engine
parts become extremely
hot during operation and
remain hot after engine
has stopped. To avoid
severe burns on contact,
stay away from these areas.
WARNING:
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle com po-
nents contain or emit chem i cals known to
the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and
birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm.
WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth defects
or oth er re pro duc tive harm.
Wash hands
after handling.
WARNING:
This lawn mower is equipped
with an internal com bus tion engine and
should not be used on or near any un im-
proved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-cov ered 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.
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 Craftsman
authorized service center (See the REPAIR
PARTS section of this manual).
I. CHILDREN
WARNING:
CHILDREN CAN
BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR
KILLED BY THIS EQUIPMENT.
Carefully read and follow all of
the safety instructions below.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recom-
mends that children be a minimum of 12 year
of age before operating a pedestrian con-
trolled lawn mower and a minimum of 16 years
of age before operating a riding lawn mower.
Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the ma chine and the
mowing activity.
Never
assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and
under the watchful care of a re spon si ble
adult
other than
the operator.
• Be alert and turn machine off if chil dren
enter the area.
• Before and while walking back wards, look
behind and
down
for small chil dren.
• Never allow children to operate the ma-
chine.
II. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all in struc-
tions on the machine and in the manual(s)
before starting. Be thor ough ly familiar with
the controls and the proper use of the
machine before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis charge
opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the in struc tions, to operate
the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could
be picked up and thrown by blade. Stay
behind the handle when the engine (mo-
tor) is running.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop ma chine if anyone
enters the area.
• Do not operate machine bare footed or
while wearing sandals. Al ways wear sub-
stantial footwear with good ankle support
while mowing.
• Do not pull mower backwards unless
absolutely nec es sary. Always look down
and behind before and while moving
backwards.
• Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction. Material may
richochet back toward the operator. Stop
blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Do not operate the mower without proper
guards, plates, grass catcher or oth er
safety protective devices in place.
• See manufacturer’s instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories.
Only use accessories approved by the
manufacturer.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing grav el
drives, walks, or roads.
• Never leave a running machine unat-
tended.
• Stop the engine (motor) and wait until the
blade comes to a complete stop before
clean ing the machine, removing the grass
catcher, or unclogging the discharge
chute.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate machine in wet grass. Al-
ways be sure of your footing: keep a firm
hold on the handle; walk, never run.
