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•Neveroperateyourmowerwithout properguards,platesorothersafety devicesinplace.
•Don'tforce the mower. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed. When mowing on rough surfaces or in high grass, select a higher cutting position.
•Don't overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all time.
•Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate mower when you are tired. Do not run or rush when mowing.
•Do not operate mower while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication. Attempting to do so can result in serious injury.
•Keep away from blade area. Be aware of the risk of injury. Keep hands and feet away from the blade.
•DANGER: DO NOT attempt to remove cut material or unclog debris from under mower deck while blade is moving, or you will be seriously iniured.
•If mower stalls, release operator presence control switch and wait for blade to stop rotating. Unplug cord before attempting to remove anything from under mower deck. Thoroughly inspect and have any damage repaired before restarting and operating mower.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
•Check the blade and the motor mounting bolts often to be sure they are tightened properly.
•Check all bolts, nuts and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condition.
•Keep all safety devices in place and working.
•To reduce fire hazard, keep the motor free of grass, leaves or excessive grease and oil.
•Always keep the blade on your mower sharp
•Allow motor to cool before storing in any enclosure.
•Keep mower dry and clean. Always use a clean damp cloth when cleaning
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, solvents, or water to clean mower.
•Do not mow if switch does not turn mower on and off. Have defective switch replaced at Sears Service Center.
•Check damaged pads. Before further use of the mower, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other conditions that may affect mower operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service technician.
•When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Servicing of this mower should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
repair service we suggest you return mower to your nearest Sears Service Center.
•When replacing blade, use only identical Craftsman replacement blade. Use of any other blade may result in serious personal injury or damage to your mower.
•Store mower inside. When not in use, mower should be stored indoors in a
garage, basement, etc. Storage area should be a dry, locked-up place - out of reach of children.
•Maintain mower with care. Keep blade sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Your Mower is DOUBLE INSULATED to
give you added safety. This means that it is constructed throughout with TWO
separate "layers" of electrical insulation, or one DOUBLE thickness of insulation
between you and the tool's electrical system.
Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a result, your mower is equipped with a two-prong plug which permits you to use extension cords without concern for maintaining a ground connection.
NOTE: DOUBLE INSULATION does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this mower. The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.
CAUTION: Repair or replace damaged cords immediately. Use only identical Craftsman replacement parts.
POLARIZED PLUG
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this mower has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This mower must be used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or 3 wire extension cord. Polarized connections will fit together only one way. Make sure thai the receptacle end of the extension cord has large and small blade slot widths. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord receptacle, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, obtain a suitable extension cord. If the extension cord does not fit fully into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the tool plug or extension cord in any way.
EXTENSION CORDS
Double-insulated tools have 2 wire cords, and can be used with 2 wire or 3 wire extension cords. Only round jacketed extension cords should be used, and we recommend that they be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.)
WARNING: To prevent electric shock use only with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use, such as SW-A, SJOW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.
An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety, and to prevent loss of power and overheating. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the
capacity of the cable; that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size.
To determine the minimum wire size required, refer to the chart below: (Refer to your mower's nameplate to find the Ampere Rating)
NOTE: Using any other length or rating or cord will diminish the performance and possibly the life of the electric motor.
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD SETS
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE RECOMMENDATIONS
VOLTS | 25 FT | 50 Ff | 100 FT |
| 16 | 16 | 14 |
120 | AWG" | AWG* | AWG" |
• AMERICAN | WIRE GAUGE | | |
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The replacement blade is stock # 33243 and is available at Sears Retail Stores and Service Centers.
Stock# 33243
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CARTON CONTENTS
•Mulching Mower (Shipped with Mulch Insert installed)
•Grassbag
•Grasscatcher frame
TO REMOVE MOWER
FROM CARTON
Your mulching mower has been complete- ly assembled at the factory except for the Grasscatcher.
CAUTION: Do not lift the lawnmower off
the ground by holding the height adjustment finger grip.
•Remove the Grasscatcher frame, Grassbag and cardboard fillers.
•Remove the mower from the carton and
place all four wheels on the ground or floor.
•Check the carton thoroughly and make sure there are no loose parts.
