General Service - Craftsman 98820 Operator's Manual

CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the mower and the
mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
1• Keep children out of the mowing
area and under the watchful care of
a responsible adult other than the
operator•
2. Be alert and turn mower off if a child
enters the area.
3. Never allow children to operate the
mower.
4. Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may block your view of a child•
GENERAL SERVICE
1. Never operate mower in a closed area.
2. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
3. Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
4. Keep mower free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Allow mower to
cool before storing.
5. If you strike a foreign object, release
bail handle to turn mower off, wait for
the blade to stop and remove the safety
key and battery pack, then inspect the
mower. Repair, any damage, before
starting and operating the mower.
6. Never make any adjustments or repairs
with the motor running or while the
safety key is in the mower.
7. Always remove safety key and battery
pack before adjusting, cleaning,
repairing, inspecting, transporting, storing
or leaving the mower.
8. Check grass catcher components and
the discharge guard frequently and when
necessary replace with Craftsman ®
recommended parts only.
9. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the
blade or wear gloves, and use extra
caution when servicing them.
10.Maintain or replace safety and
instruction labels, as necessary.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for
Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules• These limits
are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation• This
equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment. This Class B digital
apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
/_WARNING: GENERAL SAFETY
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR ALL TOOLS
• THIS TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Follow all warnings and Safety
Instructions in this manual. The
operator is responsible for following
warnings and instructions in this
manual and on unit. Restrict use of
this mower to persons who read,
understand and follow warnings and
instructions in this manual and on unit.
• Avoid dangerous environment- don't
use lawn mowers in damp or wet locations.
• Don't Use in Rain.
• Keep Children Away - All visitors
should be kept a safe distance from
work area.
• Dress Properly - Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. They can be caught
in moving parts• Use of rubber gloves
and footwear is recommended when
working outdoors.
• Use Safety Glasses - Always use face
or dust mask if operation is dusty•
• Use Right Appliance - Do not use
lawn mower for any job except that for
which it is intended.
• USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Make
sure the extension cord is in good
condition before using. Always use the