Table Of Contents; Safety Rules; General Operation - Craftsman Lawn Mower Operator's Manual

Safety R ules ...................... 2-3 Maintenance ............. 22-26 Storage ............. ............. 33-34
Assembly ........................... 5-B Service and Troubleshooting .............. 35-36
Operation ...................... 9-21 Adjustments .................. 27-32
IMPORTANT" This cutting machine iscapable ofamputating hands and feet and throwing ob-
jects_ Failure toobserve the following safely instructions could r esult
in serious injury or death,
_Look for this symbol to point out impor_ ', Do not pull mower backwards unless
tant safely precaulions. It means absolutely necessary. Always look down
CAUTIONII! BECOME ALERTI!I
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED_
_, WARNING: In order to prevent accidental
starting when selting up, transporting, ad-
justing or maklng repairs, always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where itcannot
come in contact with plug
_,WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
_,WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm_ Wash
hends after handling,
_,CAUTION: Muffler and
olher engine parts become
extremely hot during
operation and remain hot
after engine has stopped
To avoid severe burns on
contact, stay away from these areas,,
I. GENERAL OPERATION
- Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting, Be thoroughly
lamiliar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.
- Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating pads. Keep clear of the dis-
charge opening at all times.,
° Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the instructions, to oper-
ate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which
could be picked up and thrown by blade,
° Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing, Stop machine if anyone
enters the area°
° Do not operate the mower when bare-
foot or wearing open sandals. Always
wear substantial foot wear.
and behind before and while moving
backwards.
,, Never direct discharged material toward
anyOne. Avoid discharging material against
a wall or obstruction. Material may richo-
chet back toward the operator Stop the
blade when crossing gravel surfaces
• Do not operate the mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
other safety protective devices in place
• See manufacturer's instructions for
proper operation and installation of
accessories. Only use accessories ap-
proved by the manufacturer..
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads,
° Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment, before cleaning the
mower or unclogging the chute.,
° Shut the engine (motor) off and watt until
Ihe blade comes to complete stop before
removing grass catcher.,
• Mow only in daylight / good artificial lighL
. Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs,,
° Never operate machine in wet grass,
Always be sure of your footing: keep a
firm hold on the handle; walk, never run,
° Disengage the self-propelled mech-
anism or drive clutch on mowers so
equipped before startfng the engine.
. If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause, Vibra_
lion is generally a warning of trouble.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety glass-
es with side shieldswhen operating mowen
II, SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip &
fall accidents which can result in severe in-
jury., All slopes require extra caution,, If you
feeDuneasy on a slope, do not mow it
DO:
• Mow across the face of slopes: never
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
2 when changing direction on slopes_