Craftsman 138.37670 Operator's Manual page 7

UNPACKING
Before
attempting to assemble, empty carton and
compare parts with parts list below.
• Carefully remove the product and any accessories
from the box.
• Inspect the parts to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
• Do not discard the packing material until all parts
are examined.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-888-266-7096 for assistance.
• Be sure to tighten the lock nuts when assembled to
prevent the handle from rocking.
PACKING LIST
See Figure 2.
• 1-Top handle
• 2-Center handle pieces
• 2-Lower handle pieces
• 8-Knobs
• 8-Carriage bolts
• 1-Reel mower body
• 1-Bar frame
• 1-Rear bag
,_IL WARNING!
Do not allow familiarity with this
product to make you careless. Remember that a
careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict
serious injury.
• Attach the top handle subassembly previously
assembled, to the lower handle subassembly using
four carriage bolts (3) and knobs (5) provided. (Fig. 5)
• Tighten all the knobs on the joints of the handle
assembly.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE TO THE MOWER BASE
See Figure 6.
• Align holes (1) at the lower end of each handle arm
with posts (2) extending from the mower base side
plates.
• Slide lower ends of handle arms onto posts.
ATTACH THE REAR BAG
See Figure 7-10.
• Take out all components in the packing.
• Push the bar frame into the grass box tube, snap
the side fastening lugs on the grass box over the
bar frame, and snap the bottom fastening lug on the
grass box over the bar frame. (Fig. 7-8).
• Place the hooks on the rear bag onto the roller
shaft. Secure the bag to the lower handle using the
belt supplied. (Fig. 9).
• Adjust strap for proper height so the bag does not
rub the ground while mowing or transporting. (Fig.10).
WARNING!
Do not use any attachments or
accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of
this product. The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE
See Figure 3-5.
NOTE: Do not completely tighten bolts until assembly
is complete.
• Insert the two center handle pieces (4) into the left
and right side of the top handle (2) and secure with
two carriage bolts (3) and knobs (5) provided. (Fig. 3)
• Connect the right lower handle (6) with the left
lower handle (7) and secure with two carriage bolts (3)
and knobs (5) provided. (Fig. 4)
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