IMPORTANT SAFETYRULES WARNING: When using Electric Tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY.
For one year from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained according to the instructions in the instruction manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship. If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING ANDASSEMBLY Install the curvedhead bolt from the outside of the handle on the other side, as shown in Figure 2. Install the remaining star • Your mower carton contains the mower and 1 plastic bag. washer and plastic knob on the threaded end of this bolt. The bag contains 1 curved head bolt, the two plastic knobs, Examine the mower to ensure that both plastic knobs and star 3 star washers and the cord strap required for assembly.
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OPERATION KNOWYOURMOWER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UPPER HANDLE CORD MINDER LOWER HANDLE RUBBER FLAPS...
OPERATION THE OPERATION OFANY LAWNMOWERCANRESULTIN FOREIGN OBJECTS THROWNINTOTHE EYES,WHICH CANRESULTIN SEVERE EYEDAMAGE. A LWAYSWEARSAFETY GLASSES OR EYESHIELDS BEFORE STARTING YOUR LAWNMOWERANDWHILEMOWING.WE RECOMMEND WIDEVISIONSAFETYMASKFOROVERTHE SPECTACLES ORSTANDARD SAFETY GLASSES, A VAILABLE AT SEARSRETAILORCATALOG STORES. DOUBLEINSULATION Before using an extension cord, inspect in for loose or exposed wires, damaged insulation, and defective fittings.
OPERATION WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CHART APPROXIMATE POSITION CUTTING HEIGHT 1-3/4" 2-1/8" 2-1/2" 2-7/8" 3-1/8" MULCHING DISCHARGE RECOMMENDED HEIGHT 3-1/2" CHUTE * NOTE: Mulching with wheel heights of less than setting 4 ma FIGURE 7 result in clogging of the mower. Select the height that gives the WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FROM1-3/4"TO3-1/2"...
OPERATION You are now ready to cut without mulching. The special mower blade is designed to operate while discharging, bagging, or mulching. In order to install the Mulch Plate simply reverse the steps listed above, rotating the plate counterclockwise as you insert it into the mower deck, as shown in Figure !4.
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MULCHING MOWING TIPS Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. For best performance, keep the mower housing free of built-up When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first grass and trash.
SERVICE a ndADJUSTMENTS _URE SHAFT BLADE LOWER FIGURE 18 INSULATOR WASHER LUBRICATION No lubrication is necessary. Do not oil the wheels. They have BLADE LOWER SPACER plastic bearings which require no lubrication. IMPORTANT (_)_BLADENUT To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, mainte- nance and adjustment (including brush inspection and replace-...
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PARTS SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY IMPORTANT! - To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by Sears Service Centers or other qualified service organizations, always using Sears replacement parts. I.IJ MOTOR MOUNT: (Bottom View) Items 35, 36 assembled in 3 locations indicated,...
SEARS LAWNMOWER - MODEL NUMBER 900.370260 The Model Number and Date Code will be found on a label attached to the deck. Always mention the I Model Number in all correspondence regarding your Lawnmower or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST (PARTS SHOWN FOR REFERENCE...
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£RRFTSMRH INSTRUCTION 18"DOUBLE INSULATED ELECTRIC 3-1N-1CONVERTIBLE MANUAL MULCHING LAWNIVit Nowthat youhavepurchased yourLawnMower, shouldaneedever MODELNO. existfor repair parts or service,simply contactanySearsService 900.370260 Centerand most Sears, Roebuckand Co. stores. Besure to provideall pertinentfacts when youcall orvisit. The model numberofyour Lawn Mower will be foundon the label attachedto the housing.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL NO. 900.370260 CRRFTSMRN CAUTION: 18"DOUBLE INSU___T_ELECTRIC 3-1N-1 CONVERTIB_ ReadandFollow MULCHING LAWNMOWER all SafetyRules andInstructions Before Operating ThisEquipment Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service andAdjustment RepairParts 158756-00 SEARS, R OEBUCKAND Co.,Chicago, IL 60684U.S.A.
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IMPORTANT SAFETYRULES WARNING: When using Electric Tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY.
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For one year from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained according to the instructions in the instruction manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship. If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
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ASSEMBLY UNPACKING ANDASSEMBLY Install the curvedhead bolt from the outside of the handle on the other side, as shown in Figure 2. Install the remaining star • Your mower carton contains the mower and 1 plastic bag. washer and plastic knob on the threaded end of this bolt. The bag contains 1 curved head bolt, the two plastic knobs, Examine the mower to ensure that both plastic knobs and star 3 star washers and the cord strap required for assembly.
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OPERATION KNOWYOURMOWER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UPPER HANDLE CORD MINDER LOWER HANDLE RUBBER FLAPS...
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OPERATION THE OPERATION OFANY LAWNMOWERCANRESULTIN FOREIGN OBJECTS THROWNINTOTHE EYES,WHICH CANRESULTIN SEVERE EYEDAMAGE. A LWAYSWEARSAFETY GLASSES OR EYESHIELDS BEFORE STARTING YOUR LAWNMOWERANDWHILEMOWING.WE RECOMMEND WIDEVISIONSAFETYMASKFOROVERTHE SPECTACLES ORSTANDARD SAFETY GLASSES, A VAILABLE AT SEARSRETAILORCATALOG STORES. DOUBLEINSULATION Before using an extension cord, inspect in for loose or exposed wires, damaged insulation, and defective fittings.
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OPERATION WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CHART APPROXIMATE POSITION CUTTING HEIGHT 1-3/4" 2-1/8" 2-1/2" 2-7/8" 3-1/8" MULCHING DISCHARGE RECOMMENDED HEIGHT 3-1/2" CHUTE * NOTE: Mulching with wheel heights of less than setting 4 ma FIGURE 7 result in clogging of the mower. Select the height that gives the WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FROM1-3/4"TO3-1/2"...
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OPERATION You are now ready to cut without mulching. The special mower blade is designed to operate while discharging, bagging, or mulching. In order to install the Mulch Plate simply reverse the steps listed above, rotating the plate counterclockwise as you insert it into the mower deck, as shown in Figure !4.
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MULCHING MOWING TIPS Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. For best performance, keep the mower housing free of built-up When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first grass and trash.
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SERVICE a ndADJUSTMENTS _URE SHAFT BLADE LOWER FIGURE 18 INSULATOR WASHER LUBRICATION No lubrication is necessary. Do not oil the wheels. They have BLADE LOWER SPACER plastic bearings which require no lubrication. IMPORTANT (_)_BLADENUT To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, mainte- nance and adjustment (including brush inspection and replace-...
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PARTS SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY IMPORTANT! - To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by Sears Service Centers or other qualified service organizations, always using Sears replacement parts. I.IJ MOTOR MOUNT: (Bottom View) Items 35, 36 assembled in 3 locations indicated,...
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SEARS LAWNMOWER - MODEL NUMBER 900.370260 The Model Number and Date Code will be found on a label attached to the deck. Always mention the I Model Number in all correspondence regarding your Lawnmower or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LIST (PARTS SHOWN FOR REFERENCE...
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£RRFTSMRH INSTRUCTION 18"DOUBLE INSULATED ELECTRIC 3-1N-1CONVERTIBLE MANUAL MULCHING LAWNIVit Nowthat youhavepurchased yourLawnMower, shouldaneedever MODELNO. existfor repair parts or service,simply contactanySearsService 900.370260 Centerand most Sears, Roebuckand Co. stores. Besure to provideall pertinentfacts when youcall orvisit. The model numberofyour Lawn Mower will be foundon the label attachedto the housing.