Craftsman 247.370320 - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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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 AHEMPTING
TO OPERATE YOUR ELECTRIC LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL-
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A Your electric lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
DANGER: As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious
injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.
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TRAINING
Read this owner’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble
or operate this machine. Be completely familiar with the controls and the
proper use of this machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything.
Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times.
Never allow children to operate a power mower. Only persons well acquainted
with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your mower.
No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or vdiile taking medication
that impairs the senses or reactions.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children
and pets. Stop motor when they are in the vicinity of your mower. Although
the area of operation should be completely cleared of foreign objects, an
object may have been overlooked and could be accidently thrown by the mower
in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others
allowed in the area.
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Required Cord Gauge
Motor
Amp
Rating
Cord Length in Feel
25 50 100 150
W ire Gauge
10-12 16 16 14 12
If extension cord is damaged in any manner while plugged in, pull extension
cord from wall receptacle.
To prevent disconnection of extension cord from mower during operation,
be sure to use the cord restraint provided or make a knot as shown in the
illustration below.
Extension
Cord
Appliance
Cord
PREPARATION
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove
all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other foreign objects which could be picked
up and thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal
injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing
an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be
thrown from the machine in any direction.
Dress properly. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes. Never operate a unit
in barefeet, sandals or sneakers. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They
can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and footwear is recom­
mended when working outdoors.
Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the motor
is running.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Never operate the equipment in the rain or in damp wet locations. Always
be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury.
Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run. Do not over-reach—
keep footing and balance at all times.
Warning—To prevent electric shock hazard, use only with an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Use only UL approved outdoor extension cords of
adequate gauge (minimum 16 gauge recommended) which accept the lawn
mower's plug.
Cord sets—Make sure your cord set is in good condition. When using a cord
set, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your lawn mower
will draw. For lengths less than 50 feet. No. 16 AWG cord set should be
used. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss
of power and overheating. (NOTE: Table below shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord.)
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Fuses—The mower should be operated on a 15 or 20 AMP circuit. If difficul­
ty in starting is experienced with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker,
contact your nearest authorized service location. Do not use a higher rated
fuse without consulting your power company.
For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure
slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope Is greater
than 15° as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit on that area
or serious injury could result.
OPERATION
Avoid accidental starting. Do not pull plugged-in lawn mower with finger on
switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
Do not abuse cord—never pull lawn mower by cord or yank it to disconnect
from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times as the rotating blade can cause injury.
Stop the motor when you leave the mower and before crossing gravel drives,
walks or roads.
After striking a foreign object, shut off the motor, make absolutely sure the
blade and all moving parts have completely stopped, disconnect the power
cord to prevent accidental starting, then thoroughly inspect the mower for
any damage. Such damage must be repaired before restarting and operating
the mower.
If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble
Stop the motor, unplug the power cord, and wait for the blade and all;
ing parts to stop before cleaning, unclogging chute, removing grass catci,
repairing or inspecting the mower. The cutting blade continues to rotate tor
a few seconds after the motor is shut off.