Sears 917.27576 Manual De Usuario

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•     Read, understand, and follow all 

instructions on the machine and in the 
manual before starting.

•     Do not put hands or feet near rotating 

parts or under the machine. Keep clear 
of the discharge opening at all times.

•     Only allow responsible adults, who are 

familiar with the instructions, to operate 
the machine.

•     Clear the area of objects such as  

rocks, toys, wire, etc.,  which could be 
picked up and thrown by the blades.

•     Be sure the area is clear of bystand-

ers before operating.  Stop machine if 
anyone enters the area.

•     Never carry passengers.
•     Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary.  Always look down 
and behind before and while backing.

•     Never direct discharged material 

toward anyone. Avoid discharging 
material against a wall or obstruction. 
Material may ricochet back toward the 
operator. Stop the blades when cross-
ing gravel surfaces.

•     Do not operate machine without the 

entire grass catcher, discharge guard, 
or other safety devices in place and 
working.

•     Slow down before turning.
•     Never leave a running machine 

unattended.  Always turn off blades, 
set parking brake, stop engine, and 
remove keys before dismounting.

•     Disengage blades when not mowing. 

Shut off engine and wait for all parts to 
come to a complete stop before clean-
ing the machine, removing the grass 
catcher, or unclogging the discharge 
guard.

•     Operate machine only in daylight or 

good artifi cial light.

•     Do not operate the machine while 

under the infl uence of alcohol or drugs.

•     Watch for traffi c when operating near 

or crossing roadways.

•     Use extra care when loading or un-

loading the machine into a trailer or 
truck.

•     Always wear eye protection when oper-

ating machine.

•     Data indicates that operators, age 60 

years and above, are involved in a 
large percentage of riding mower-re-
lated injuries.  These operators should 
evaluate their ability to operate the 
riding mower safely enough to protect 
themselves and others from serious 
injury.

•     Follow the manufacturer’s recommen-

dation for wheel weights or counter-
weights.

•     Keep machine free of grass , leaves or 

other debris build-up which can touch 
hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. 
Do not allow the mower deck to plow 
leaves or other debris which can cause 
build-up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel 
spillage before operating or storing the 
machine. Allow machine to cool before
storage.

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is ca pa ble of amputating hands and feet and throw-
ing objects. Failure to observe the fol low ing safety instructions could result in serious 
injury or death.

WARNING:  In order to prevent ac-

 ci den tal starting when setting up, trans-
 port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, 
always dis con nect spark plug wire and 
place wire where it can not contact spark 
plug. 

WARNING:  Do not coast down a hill in 

neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

WARNING:  Tow only the at tach ments 

that are rec om mend ed by and comply with 
spec i fi  

ca tions of the man u fac tur er of your 

tractor. Use common sense when towing. 
Operate only at the lowest possible speed 
when on a slope.  Too heavy of a load, 
while on a slope, is dan ger ous.  Tires can 
lose trac tion with the ground and cause 
you to lose control of your tractor.

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.