Craftsman 247.24019 Operator's Manual page 3

Warning
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not
followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of
yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with
these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this
symbol, HEED ITS WARNING!
Warning
CaliFornia proposition 65
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
general operation
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on your equipment and
in their manuals before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
• To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders,
helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in
operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove
all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects which
could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can
cause serious personal injury.
• Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while
performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects
which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
• Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass
catcher in its proper place. A missing or damaged discharge cover or
grass bag attachment component may result in thrown objects or blade
contact injuries.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck.
Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.
SAFETY InSTrUCTIOnS
This attachment was built to be used according to the safe opera-
tion practices in this manual. Carelessness or error on the part of
the operator can result in serious injury. Mowers are capable of
amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe
the following safety instructions as well as the instructions provided
with your mower, could result in serious injury or death.
Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to
persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instruc-
tions in this manual and on the machine.
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Danger
Warning
saVe tHese instrUCtions!
Shut off mower's engine and wait for blades to come to a complete stop
before unclogging mower's discharge opening or bagger parts.
Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic
operation and excessive speed. Be aware that a grass catcher attach-
ment can affect the handling characteristics of your mower.
Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the
blade(s) come to a complete stop before opening bagger attachment's
top cover, removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute,
removing any grass or debris, or making any adjustments.
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blade(s),
place transmission in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove
key before dismounting.
Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no
more than 10". Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass
(e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact
the engine exhaust and/or build up on the mower deck presenting a
potential fire hazard.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and
good judgment. Contact 1-800-659-5917 for assistance.