Craftsman 247.27050 Series Operator's Manual

5SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY SYMBOLSThis page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine beforeattempting to assemble and operate.Symbol DescriptionREAD THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S)Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting toassemble and operateDANGER — ROTATING BLADESNever carry passengers. Never carry children, even with the blades off.DANGER — ROTATING BLADESMowing in reverse is not recommended.WARNING — ROTATING BLADESDo not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with theblade(s) can amputate hands and feet.DANGER — ROTATING BLADESLook down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.WARNING — THROWN OBJECTSThis machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.DANGER — SAFETY DEVICESKeep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in place and working.WARNING — BYSTANDERSKeep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is inoperation.WARNING — SLOPE OPERATIONDo not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Do not mow up and downslopes. Mow across slopes no greater than 15 degrees. Avoid sudden turns. Use low speed. Ifmachine stops going uphill, stop blades and back down slowly.WARNING — HOT SURFACEEngine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engineand muffler to cool before touching.DANGER — ROTATING BLADESTo reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge coveror grass catcher is in its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately.WARNING — FIRE HAZARDAllow machine to cool before fueling or storing.max10"WARNING — FIRE HAZARDDo not drive through piles of dry leaves or tall grass.WARNING — FIRE HAZARDOperation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. Aspark arrestor may be required.