Sears 247.37028 - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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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
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR ELECTRIC LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL- - ^ HEED ITS WARNING.
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Your electric lawn mower ivas built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manu-
DANGER: al. As with any type of po ver equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in
serious injury. If you violal e any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.
A WARNING; When using electric lawn mowi rs, basic
safety precautions should always be fol owed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury, including the following:
TRAINING
1. Read all instructions carefuliy in their entirety before atti mpting to
assembie or operate this machine. Be compietely familiar wi :h the con­
trols and the proper use of this machine before operating il. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and f >r ordering
replacement parts.
2. Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equipment, not a play­
thing. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times.
3. Use Right Appliance—Do not use lawn mower for any job exc ept that for
which it is intended.
4. Never allow children to operate a power mower. Only pe'sons well
acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be alio ved to use
your mower.
5. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while te king medi­
cation that impairs the senses or reactions.
6. Stay Alert—Watch what you are doing. Use common sen;e. Do not
operate lawn mower when you are tired.
7. Keep the area of operation clear of ail persons, particularly small chil­
dren and pets. Stop motor when they are in the vicinity of y(>ur mower.
Although the area of operation should be completely clearer of foreign
objects, an object may have been overlooked and could be; ccidentally
thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious pen onal injury
to the operator or any others allowed in the area.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is t(' be used.
Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other foreign ob ects 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.
2. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operatic n or while
performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes frc m foreign
objects that may be thrown from the machine in any direction. Always
use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
3. Dress properly. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes. Never operate a
unit in barefeet, sandals or sneakers. Do not wear loose Nothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and
footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
4. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustmert while the
motor is running.
5. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
6.
Avoid Dangerous Environment—Never operate the equipment in the
rain or in damp wet locations. Always be sure of your footng. A slip
and fall can cause serious personal injury. Keep a firm hold >n the han­
dle and walk, never run. Do not over-reach—keep footing and balance
at all times.
7. Warning—To prevent electric shock use only with a UL Li ;ted exten­
sion cord set suitable for outdoor use, such as Type SW-A, SOW-A,
STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
8. Extension Cord—Make sure your extension cord set is in good condi­
tion, is heavy enough to carry the current your mower will d raw, and is
polarized (one blade of plug is wider than the other). A lOd' length of
14 AWG extension cord (Part No. 629-0192 or equivalent)'should be
used. An acceptable substitute is a 50' length of 16 AWG coid. In appli­
cations where a longer cord is needed, a 150' length of 12'AWG cord
may be used. An undersized cord will cause a drop in I he voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. To reduce the ligelihood of
disconnection of the extension cord set from the lawn mower, use the
Plug Retainer and Cord Restraint provided.
9. 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 outlet
on the end of your extension cord does not fit fully into the plug on
your mower, reverse the outlet and try plugging It in again. The same is
true 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
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet and/or plug. Do not
change the plug on the mower in any way.
10. Inspect extension cord periodically and replace if damaged. Keep han­
dles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
11. Fuses—The mower should be operated on a 15 or 20 AMP circuit. If
difficulty in starting is experienced with a standard 15 AMP fuse or cir­
cuit breaker, contact your nearest authorized service location. Do not
use a higher rated fuse without consulting your power company.
12. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided
on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the lawn mower.
Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be
used for this measure of safety.
13. 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 oper­
ate this unit on that area or serious injury could result.
OPERATION
1. Do not abuse cord—never pull lawn mower by cord or yank it to dis­
connect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
2. If extension cord is damaged in any manner while plugged in, discon­
nect 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 restart­
ing 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 tor 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 pro­
tective devices in place and in working order.
11.
The blade/motor control on this mower is installed to minimize the
risk ot blade contact injury and is required by tederai regulations. Do
not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the tunction ot 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 connected. This will keep the cord on the mowed area
of the lawn and out of the way.