Slope Gauge - Craftsman 247,204110 Operator's Manual

(OK)
15° Slope
X
(TOO STEEP)
15° Slope
Figure1
USETHiS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE
iF A SLOPEiS TOOSTEEP FORSAFEOPERATION!
Tocheckthe slope, proceedas follows:
1. Removethis pageand fold alongthe dashedline.
2. Locatea vertical object on or behindthe slope(e.g. a pole, building,fence, tree, etc.)
3. Align either side of the slope gaugewith the object (SeeFigure1 and Figure2 ).
4. Adjust gaugeup or down until the left cornertouchesthe slope (SeeFigure1 and Figure2).
5.
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If there is a gap belowthe gauge,the slope is too steepfor safe operation(SeeFigure2 above).
Figure 2
Slopes are a major factor related to tip-over and roll-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. Do not operate machine
on slopes in excess of 15 degrees. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not
mow it. Always mow across the face of slopes, never mow up and down the face of slopes.