Craftsman 247.370251 - Manual (Page 8)

OPERATION
BEFORE USING YOUR LAWN MOWER, AGAIN REFER TO THE “SAFETY RULES" AS SHOWN ON PAGE 2
OF THIS MANUAL. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields before starting power tool operation or while performing any adjustments or
repairs. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over spectacles or standard
glasses available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores.
HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER
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WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS
MOWER WITH THE REAR DISCHARGE
DOOR OPEN, UNLESS THE COMPLETE
GRASS CATCHER IS IN PLACE. DO NOT
OPERATE THE MOWER WITHOUT THE
PROTECTIVE SHIELD ON THE REAR OF
THE DECK IN PLACE.
WARNING: BE SURE THAT LAWN IS
CLEAR OF STONES, STICKS, WIRES, OR
OTHER OBJECTS WHICH COULD DAM­
AGE LAWN MOWER OR ENGINE. SUCH
OBJECTS COULD BE ACCIDENTALLY
THROWN BY THE MOWER IN ANY
DIRECTION AND CAUSE SERIOUS PER­
SONAL INJURY TO THE OPERATOR AND
OTHERS.
WARNING: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER
IN DAMP OR WET LOCATIONS.
TO STOP MOTOR AND BLADE
• Release the motor/blade control handle to stop the
engine and blade. (You will hear a high pitched
noise, which is the result of deceleration of the elec­
tric motor. Sparking at the lop of motor, inside the
motor cover, is also normal during deceleration.)
A WARNING: THE BLADE CONTINUES TO
ROTATE FOR A FEW SECONDS AFTER
THE MOTOR IS SHUT OFF. IF MOTOR
DOES NOT COME TO AN IMMEDIATE
STOP WHEN THE MOTOR/BLADE CON­
TROL HANDLE IS RELEASED, CONTACT
AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE LOCATION.
• Disconnect the power source to prevent accidental
starting while equipment is unattended.
A WARNING: IF YOU STRIKE A FOREIGN
OBJECT, STOP THE MOTOR. DISCON­
NECT THE POWER SOURCE, THOR­
OUGHLY INSPECT THE MOWER FOR
ANY DAMAGE, AND REPAIR THE DAM­
AGE BEFORE RESTARTING AND OPER­
ATING THE MOWER. EXTENSIVE VIBRA­
TION OF THE MOWER DURING OPERA­
TION IS AN INDICATION OF DAMAGE.
THE UNIT SHOULD BE PROMPTLY
INSPECTED AND REPAIRED.
TO START MOTOR AND ENGAGE BLADE
Standing behind the unit, lift the motor/blade control
handle with the left forefinger, then pull handle up and
hold it against the upper handle with right hand. See
figure 5.
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FIGURE 5.
MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL
WARNING: THE MOTOR/BLADE CON­
TROL ON THIS MOWER IS INSTALLED
TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CON­
TACT INJURY AND IS REQUIRED BY
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT
UNDER
ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION
OF THE MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL.
The motor/blade control requires the operator to be
behind the handle to start and run the mower. When the
operator releases the control lever, the motor will stop
and an internal brake helps the blade to stop quickly.
When the operator leaves the operating position to
remove the grass catcher, change the cutting height,
or pick up sticks or other objects in the way, the motor
will stop automatically when the motor/blade control
lever is released.