Craftsman 247.38528 - Manual (Page 15)

OPERATION
TO START ENGINE
1. Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control handle
against upper handle.
2. Holding these two handles together firmly, grasp recoil starter
handle and pull rope slowly until resistance is felt, then pull with a
rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. See Figure 10. Keeping a firm
grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat until
engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time slowly.
AWARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm
toward engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures,
bruises or sprains could result.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
AWARNING
Wait for the blade to stop completely before performing any work on
the mower or to remove the grass catcher.
USING AS MULCHER
For mulching grass, install the mulching baffle as instructed in the
“Assembly” section. For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. If the
grass has been allowed to grow in excess of four inches, mulching is
not recommended. Use the grass catcher to bag clippings instead.
AWARNING
If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and repair
damage before restarting and operating. Extensive vibration of mower
during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be
promptly inspected and repaired.
USING YOUR LAWN MOWER
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which
could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently
thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury
to the operator and others.
AWARNING
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always
wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing
any adjustments or repairs on it.
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