Craftsman 138.98818 Operator's Manual page 9

UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
• Carefully remove the product and any
accessories from the box. Make sure that all
items listed in the packing list are included.
• Inspect the product carefully to make sure no
breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
• Do not discard the packing material until
you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily
operated the product.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please
call 1-888-266-7096 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Mower
Mulching Plug
Grass Catcher
4 Ah and 2 Ah Batteries
Charger
Operator's Manual
,_, WARNING! If any parts are damaged or
missing do not operate this product until the
parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning
so could result in serious personal injury.
_, WARNING! Do not attempt to modify
this product or create accessories not
recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and
could result in a hazardous condition leading to
possible serious personal injury.
_, WARNING! Do not insert battery pack
until assembly is complete. Failure to comply
could result in accidental starting and possible
serious personal injury.
_, WARNING! To prevent accidental
starting, do not make any adjustments or
installations with the battery pack inserted.
UNFOLDING AND ADJUSTING HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
See Figure 2-3.
To raise handle assembly:
• Open the lower handle locks.
• Pull up and back on the lower handle until it
is aligned with the slot between the handle
locks and the mower housing.
NOTE: If the lower handle is difficult to move,
turn the lower handle locks clockwise to free
the handle.
• To secure the lower handle in place, close
the lower handle locks.
NOTE: If the lower handle is loose or does
not seat completely in the slot, turn the lower
handle locks counterclockwise to secure the
handle.
• Open the upper handle locks.
• Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise
it into operating position. Make sure that the
lower handle is seated in the grooves at the
bottom of the upper handle.
• To secure the upper handle in place, close
the upper handle locks.
NOTE: If the upper handle is loose or
separated from the lower handle, tighten the
knobs on the upper handle locks by turning
them clockwise.
To lower the handle assembly:
• Open the upper handle locks.
NOTE: If the handle lock is difficult to open,
loosen the knobs on the upper handle locks by
turning them counterclockwise.
• Lower the upper handle.
• Open the lower handle lock.
• Push outward on each side of the lower
handle until it is free from the slot. Then,
fold the handle to the front of the unit. Avoid
pinching or trapping any cables.
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