Safe Operation Practices; General Operation - Craftsman 247.388240 Owner's Manual

This symbol points out important safety Instructions which, if not followed,couldendangerthe per-
sonal safety and/or propertyof yourselfand others. Read and follow ell instructionsin this manuel before
attemptingto operateyour lawn mower. Failureto complywith these instructions may resultin personal
injury.When you see this symbol--heed Its warning.
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_D Yourlawn mowerwas builtto be operated according to the rules for safe operation In this
ANnER manual. As with any type of power equipment,carelessnessor error on the part of the operator
"'_ "': can resultin seriousinjury.If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to
yourse f or others.
This unitis equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnotbe used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-coveredor grass-coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaust system isequippedwithe
spark arrestermeetingapplicablelocalor state laws (if any). If a spark arresteris used,it shouldbe
maintainedin effectiveworkingorderby the operator.
in the State of Californiathe above isrequiredby law (Section4442 ofthe CaliforniaPublic Resources
Code). Other states may have similarlaws. Federal laws applyon federallands. A spark an'esterforthe
muffleris availablethroughyournearest Sears AuthorizedServiceCenter (See the REPAIR PARTS section
of this manual.)
WARNING: The engineexhaustfrom this productcontainschemicalsknownto the State of Californiato
cause cancer,birthdefectsor otherreproductiveharm.
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GENERAL OPERATION
Read this owner'sguide carefullyin itsentirety
before attemptingto assemblethis machine.
Read, understand,and followall instructions on
the machine and in the manual(s)before
operation.Be completelyfamiliarWiththe controls
and the properuse of thismachine before
operatingit. Keep this manualin a safe place for
future and regularreference,and for ordering
replacement pads.
Your rotarymower is a precisionpieceof power
equipment, nota plaything.Therefore,exercise
extreme cautionat elltimes. Your unithasbeen
designedto perform one job:to mow grass.Do not
use it for any other purpose.
Never allow childrenunder14 years oldto operate
a power mower.Children14 yearsold and over
shouldonlyoperate mower undercloseparental
supervision.Only responsible individuals who are
familiar with these rulesof safe operationshould
be allowed to use yourmower.
Keep the area of operationclear of ell persons,
particularly small childrenand pets. Stop engine
when they ere in the vicinity of your mower to help
prevent blade contact or thrown object injury.
Although the area of operation shouldbe
completely cleared of foreign objects, an object
may have been overlooked and couldbe
accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction
and cause seriouspersonal injury to the operator
or any others allowed in the area.
Thoroughlyinspectthe area where the equipment
is to be used. Remove all stones,sticks,wire,
bones,toys and otherforeign objectswhichcould
be pickedup and thrownby the mowerin any
directionand cause seriouspersonalinjuryto the
operatoror anyothersellowed in the area. Plan
yourmowingpatternto avoiddischargeof material
towardreads,sidewalks,bystandersend thelike.
To helpavoida thrownobject'sinjury,keep
children,bystandersand helpers at least 75 feet
from the mowerwhileit is in operation.
Alwayswear safety glassesor safetygoggles
duringoperationorwhileperformingan adjustment
or repair,to protecteyes from foreign objectsthat
may be thrownfromthe machinein any direction.
Wear sturdy,rough-soled work shoes and close-
tittingslacksand shirts.Shirtsand pantsthatcover
the armsand legsend steel-toedshoesare
recommended.Do notwear loosefittingclothesor
jewelry.They canbe caughtin movingparts.Never
operatea unitin barefeet, sandals,slipperyor light
weight(e.g. canvas)shoes.
Do not put handsor feet near or underrotating
pads. Keep clear ofdischargeopeningat ell times
as the rotatingblade cancause injury.
Many injuriesoccuras a resultof the mower being
pulledoverthe foot duringa fall. Do not hangon to
the mowerifyou are fairing; release the handle
immediately.
Never pullthe mowertowardyou while you are
walking.If you mustback the mower away from a
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