Craftsman EZ3 Manual Del Proprietário página 3

,inutes before f illing thegas tank. C lean
f any spitled g asoline before s tarting t he
lgine.
Iways m ake wheel height adjustments
dore starting your mower. Never
_empt to do this while the engine is
inning.
ow only in daylight or good artificial
_ht.
ERATION:
eep your eyes and mind on your mower
nd the area being cut. Do not let other
terests distract you.
o not mow wet or slippery grass. Never
in while operating your mower. Always
e sure of your footing- keep a firm
old on the handles and walk.
o not put hands or feet near or under
_tating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
pening at all times.
Iways stop the engine whenever you
_ave or are not using your mower; or
efore crossing driveways, walks, roads,
nd any graveP-covered areas.
lever direct discharge of material toward
ystanders nor allow anyone near the
_ower while you are operating it.
iefore cleaning, inspecting, or repairing
our mower, stop the engine and make
bsolutely sure the blade and all moving
arts have stopped. Then disconnect the
park plug wire and keep it away from the
park plug to prevent accidental starting.
)o not continue to run your mower if you
it a foreign object. Fcitow the procedure
utlined above, then repair any damage
,efore restarting and operating you
lower.
)o not change the governor settings or
,verspeed the engine. Engine damage or
ersonal injury may result.
)o not operate your mower if it vibrates
_bnormally. Excessive vibration is an
]dication of damage; stop the engine,
afety check for the cause of vibration
_ndrepair as required.
)o not run the engine indoors. Exhaust
umes are dangerous.
4ever cut grass by pulling the mower
owards you. Mow across the face of
;lopes, never up and down or you might
ose your footing. Do not mow exces-
;ivety steep slopes. Use caution when
)perating the mower on uneven terrain or
good footing.
• Never operate your mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
other safety devices in place.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
- Checkthe blade and the engine mount-
ing bolts often to be sure they are
tightened properly.
• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to
be sure mower is In safe working
condition.
• Keep all safety devices in place and
working.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
free of grass, leaves or excessive grease
and oil.
o Check grass catcher often for deteriora-
tion and wear and replace worn bags.
Use only replacement bags that are
recommended by and comply with
specifications of the manufacturer of your
mower.
,, Always keep a sharp blade on your
mower.
Allow engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
Never store mower with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or an ignition source such
as a hot water heater, space heater,
clothes dryer, etc.
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug
wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.