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Safety Rules .......................................... 2-3
Warranty ................................................ 4-5
Product Spec i fi ca tions ........................... 5
Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 6-7
Operation ............................................ 8-12
Maintenance Schedule .......................... 13
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is
capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
Look for this symbol to point out im por-
tant safety precautions. It means
CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED.
WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci-
den tal starting when setting up, trans port-
ing, ad just ing or making repairs, always
dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire
where it can not come in contact with plug.
CAUTION: Muffler and other 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. CHILDREN
WARNING: CHILDREN CAN
BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR
KILLED BY THIS EQUIPMENT.
Carefully read and follow all of
the safety instructions below.
The American Academy of Pediatrics
recommends that children be a minimum
of 12 year of age before operating a
pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a
minimum of 16 years of age before operat-
ing a riding lawn mower.
Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the ma chine and the
mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of a re-
spon si ble adult other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn machine off if chil dren
enter the area.
• Before and while walking back wards,
look behind and down for small chil-
dren.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.
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SAFETY RULES
II. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
• Only allow responsible individuals, who
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
• Be sure the area is clear of other people
• Do not operate machine bare footed or
• Do not pull mower backwards unless
• Never direct discharged material toward
• Do not operate the mower without
• See manufacturer's instructions for
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing grav el
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
• Stop the engine (motor) and wait until
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Maintenance ...................................... 13-16
Service and Adjustments .................. 17-18
Storage .............................................. 18-19
Troubleshooting ................................ 20-21
Repair Parts ....................................... 22-31
Sears Service ...........................Back Cover
in struc tions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thor ough ly
familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.
rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-
charge opening at all times.
are familiar with the in struc tions, to
operate the machine.
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which
could be picked up and thrown by
blade. Stay behind the handle when the
engine (motor) is running.
before mowing. Stop ma chine if anyone
enters the area.
while wearing sandals. Al ways wear
substantial footwear with good ankle
support while mowing.
absolutely nec es sary. Always look down
and behind before and while moving
backwards.
anyone.
Avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction. Material may
richochet back toward the operator. Stop
blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
oth er safety protective devices in place.
proper operation and installation of
accessories. Only use accessories ap-
proved by the manufacturer.
drives, walks, or roads.
the blade comes to a complete stop
before clean ing the machine, removing
the grass catcher, or unclogging the
discharge chute.
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