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Safety Rules .........................................
2-3
Warranty ..................................................
4
Product Specifications
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5
Assembly/Pre-Operation
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6
Operation ............................................
7-11
Schedule ..........................
12
Maintenance .....................................
12-15
Service and Adjustments
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Storage .............................................
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Repair Parts ......................................
20-29
Sears Service ..........................
Back Cover
IMPORTANT:
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing ob-
jects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
,&Look for this symbol to point out im-
portant safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
AWARNING:
In orderto prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting,
ad-
justing or making repairs, always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
_1, 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. GENERAL
OPERATION
, Read, understand,
and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s)
before starting. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.
, Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-
charge opening at all times.
. Only allow responsible
individuals,
who
are familiar with the instructions,
to
operate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which
could be picked up and thrown by blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
• Do not operate the mower when bare-
foot or wearing open sandals. Always
wear substantial foot wear.
• Do not pull mower backwards
unless
absolutely
necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while moving
backwards.
• Never direct discharged
material toward
anyone.
Avoid discharging
material
against a wall or obstruction.
Material
may richochet back toward the operator.
Stop the blade when crossing gravel
s urfa ce s.
• Do not operate the mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
other safety protective devices in place.
• See manufacturer's
instructions
for
proper operation and installation
of
accessories.
Only use accessories
ap-
proved by the manufacturer.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads.
• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment,
before cleaning
the mower or unclogging
the chute.
• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait
until the blade comes to complete stop
before removing grass catcher.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate machine in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing: keep a
firm hold on the handle; walk, never run.
• Disengage the self-propelled
mech-
anism or drive clutch on mowers so
equipped before starting the engine.
• If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally,
stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately
for the cause. Vibra-
tion is generally a warning of trouble.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when oper-
ating mower.
Ii. SLOPE
OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip &
fall accidents which can result in severe
injury. All slopes require extra caution. If
you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
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