Important; Safety Information - Craftsman 151.37664 Manual Del Usuario

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fi re, and/or
serious personal injury.
■ Do not operate power tools in explosive environment,
such as in the presence of fl ammable liquids, gases, or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
■ Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded.
■ Never allow children to operate the equipment.
This is not a toy. Never allow adults to operate the
equipment without proper instruction.
■ Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
away.
■ Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses.
They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of eye injury. Use face mask if operation
is dusty.
■ Wear eye protection with side shields which are
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when operating this
product.
■ Do not expose to rain; store indoors.
■ Use only as described in this manual. Use only
identical manufacturer's replacement parts and
accessories. Use of any other parts may create a
hazard or cause product damage.
■ Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to
prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
■ Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid
loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in
moving parts of the machine.
■ Keep fi rm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
■ Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or
when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear.
Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
■ Never place hands, fi ngers or feet inside the reel.
Although a motor does not power this mower, when the
wheels turn the reel spins and can cut.
■ Never mow when grass is wet as it can be slippery.
■ Do not use the reel mower while barefoot or while
wearing sandals.
■ Walk behind, never run, while using reel mower.
■ Always make sure of your footing when using this
reel mower.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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■ Never intentionally strike or hit trees, fences, etc. This
can cause injuries or severely damage the reel mower
mechanisms.
■ Make sure your reel mower is in a safe operating
condition. Do not attempt to operate this reel mower if
damaged. Take the mower to a qualifi ed service dealer
for inspection and possible repair.
■ Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR REEL MOWER
WARNING! This symbol points out
important safety instructions, which if not followed,
could endanger the personal safety and/or property of
yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in
this manual before attempting to operate this machine.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in
personal injury.
DANGER! This machine was built to be
operated according to the rules for safe operation in
this manual. As with any type of power equipment,
carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury. This machine is capable of
amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! When using reel mowers, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fi re, electric shock, and personal injury.
GENERAL OPERATION
Use of this reel mower should be restricted to
individuals who have read, understood and will follow
the warnings and instructions that are printed in this
manual and on the reel mower.
■ Carefully read all instructions on the reel mower
and in the manual before attempting to assemble and
operate the reel mower. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future reference, and consult it regularly.
■ In order to avoid contact with the blade or injury
caused by a thrown object, stay in the operating zone
behind the handles, and keep children and bystanders
at least 50 ft.(15 m) away from the mower while it is
in operation. Stop the motor immediately if someone
enters the mowing area.
■ Thoroughly inspect the area where the reel mower is
to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, toys, and
other objects that could be tripped over or thrown by
the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious personal
injury.