Craftsman 247.370252 - Manual (Page 8)

OPERATION
MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL—consists of t vo parts,
the motor/blade control handle and the starte' button.
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Motor/Blade Control Handle—must be held
against the handle to start and run the n lotor and
blade. Release to stop the motor and blad 3 .
• Starter Button—must be depressed in order to
engage the motor/blade control handle.
CORD RESTRAINT—helps prevent disconnection of
extension cord from motor/blade control.
CIRCUIT BREAKER RESET BUTTON—used to
reset the circuit breaker (circuit breaker prevents too
much strain being placed on the mower).
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 an 1 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 start! ig 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 OPERA' E 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 HEAR OF
THE DECK IN PLACE.
WARNING: BE SURE THAT LAWN IS
CLEAR OF STONES, STICKS, W RES, OR
OTHER OBJECTS WHICH COU -D 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 OPERA’OR AND
OTHERS.
A WARNING: TO PREVENT EL
SHOCK, DO NOT OPERATE THE
IN DAMP OR WET LOCATIONS.
TO STOP MOTOR AND BLADE
• Release the motor/blade control handle t
engine and blade. (You will hear a hig
noise, which is the result of deceleration 0
trie motor. Sparking at the top of motor,
motor cover, is also normal during deceleri
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MOWER
) stop the
1 pitched
the elec-
nside the
tion.)
WARNING: THE BLADE CONTINUES TO
ROTATE FOR A FEW SECOND 5 AFTER
THE MOTOR IS SHUT OFF. IF MOTOR
DOES NOT COME TO AN IMMEDIATE
STOP WHEN THE MOTOR/BLADE CON­
TROL HANDLE IS RELEASED, C ONTACT
AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE LOCATION.
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• Disconnect the power source to prevent iccidental
starting while equipment is unattended.
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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, depress starter button on
the motor/blade control. Pull motor/blade control
handle up against handle. Release starter button.
IMPORTANT: YOUR MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH
A CIRCUIT BREAKER, LOCATED ON THE
MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL HOUSING. SEE FIGURE
5. IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS, RESET AS
INSTRUCTED IN THE MAINTENANCE SECTION.
FIGURE 5.