Craftsman 247.370253 - Manual (Page 4)

polarized (one blade of plug is wider than the
other). A 100' length of 14 AWG extensiion cord
should be used. An acceptable substitute is a
50' length of 16 AWG cord. In applicati )ns
where a longer cord is needed, a 150' I angth of
12 AWG cord may be used. An unders zed cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resultir g in loss
of power and overheating. To reduce the
likelihood of disconnection of the extension cord
set from the lawn mower, be sure to us( ■. the cord
restraint provided or make a knot as sh own in
the illustration below
Extension
Cord
Connect Plug and Receptai le
Appliance
Cord
12 .
13.
10
.
11
.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, your mower
is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade of
plug is wider than the other). If the outk t on the
end of your extension cord does not fit ully into
the plug on your mower, reverse the OLtlet and
try plugging it in again. The same is trui) for the
end of the extension cord you plug into your
house outlet. If after reversing the connections,
either one still does not fit, contact a qu alified
electrician to install the proper outlet ard/or
plug. Do not change the plug on the me wer in
any way.
Inspect extension cord periodically and replace
if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free
from oil and grease.
Fuses—The mower should be operated on a 15
or 20 AMP circuit. If you experience difficulty in
starting with a standard 15 AMP fuse oi circuit
breaker, contact your nearest authorize 1 service
location. Do not use a higher rated fuse without
consulting your power company.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) p otection
should be provided on the circuit(s) or ou let(s) to
be used for the lawn mower. Receptacle: are
available having built-in GFCI protection und may
be used for this measure of safety.
For your safety, use the slope gauge in eluded
as part of this manual to measure slope s before
operating this unit on a sloped or hilly ar sa. If the
slope is greater than 15° as shown on tl le slope
gauge, do not operate this unit on that c rea or
serious injury could result.
3. OPERATION
1. 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.
2. If extension cord is damaged in any manner
while plugged in, disconnect extension cord
from house receptacle.
3. 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.
4. Stop the motor when you leave the mower and
before crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
5. 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.
6. If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the motor and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally
a warning of trouble.
7. Stop the motor, unplug the power cord, and wait
for the blade and all moving parts to stop before
cleaning or unclogging, repairing or inspecting the
mower. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a
few seconds after the motor is shut off.
8. Do not force lawn mower. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Use right appliance—Do not use lawn mower for
any job except that for which it is intended.
9. Mow across the face of slopes, never up-and-
down. Never cut grass by pulling mower toward
you. Exercise extreme caution when operating
mower on uneven terrain or changing direction
on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep
slopes. Don’t overreach—Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. A slip and fall can
cause serious personal injury.
10. Never operate mower without proper guards,
plates or other safety protective devices in place
and in working order.
11. The blade/motor control on this mower is
installed to minimize the risk of blade contact
injury and is required by federal regulations. Do
not under any circumstances attempt to defeat
the function of the blade/motor control.
12. To avoid electric shock hazard, never push
mower over cord. Do not mow around the lawn
in circles. Always travel back and forth across
the lawn, beginning at the point nearest the
electric outlet to which the extension cord is