Craftsman 98820 Operator's Manual page 5

proper size extension cords w ith thetool
- thatis,proper wire size forvarious
lengths ofcord and heavy e nough to
carry the current thetool w ill d raw. Use
ofanundersized cord will c ause a drop
inline voltage r esulting inloss ofpower
and overheating. For p roper size cords
seechart below.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
(0-76m) (76-152m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-457m)
Ampere Rating
More Not more American Wire Gage
Than Than
0 -6 18 16 16 14
6 -10 18 16 14 12
10 -12 16 16 14 12
12 -16 14 12 Not Recommended
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the mower, a
guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may affect their
operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly replaced
by a qualified service dealer, using
identical replacement parts.
• REPAIRS AND SERVICE. Repairs,
maintenance or any adjustments not
specified in this manual should be
performed by a qualified service dealer,
using identical replacement parts.
Z_DANGER: ADDITIONAL
WARNINGS FOR MOWERS
• Avoid dangerous environment -
don't use lawn mowers in damp or wet
locations.
• Don't Force Lawn Mower - It will do
the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
• Don't Overreach - Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
• Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing.
Use common sense. Do not operate
lawn mower when you are tired.
• Store Idle Lawn Mower Indoors -
When not in use, lawn mower should be
stored in an indoor dry and locked-up
place - out of reach of children. Remove
safety key
• Maintain Lawn Mower With Care-
Keep cutting edges sharp and clean for
best and safest performance.
• Keep guards in place and in working
order.
• Keep blades sharp.
• Keep hands and feet away from
cutting area.
• Objects struck by the lawn mower
btade can cause severe injuries to
persons. The lawn should always be
carefully examined and cleared of all
objects prior to each mowing.
• If lawn mower strikes a foreign
object, follow these steps:
1)Stop lawn mower. Release the bail
handle.
2) Remove battery and safety key.
3) Inspect for damage.
4) Repair any damage before restarting
and operating the lawn mower.
• Use identical replacement blades
only.
Z_WARNING:
Some dust created by
this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides,
herbicides and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from
chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemi-
cals, wear approved safety equipment
such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
The label on your tool may include the
following symbols. The symbols and
their definitions are as follows:
V.................. volts
mW .............. milliwatts
nm ............... wavelength in nonometers
A.................. amperes
Hz ................ hertz
W ................. watts
min .............. minutes
or AC ...... alternating current
- -=or DC ...direct current
no ................ no load speed
@ ................. Class I Construction
(grounded)
G ................ earthing terminal
z_ ................ safety alert symbol
[] ................ Class II Construction
(double insulated)
.../min or rpm...revotutions or
reciprocation per minute
................. Useproper respiratory protection
t_ .................... Readinstruction m anual b efore use
G ................ Use proper eye protection
O ...................Use proper hearing protection