Craftsman 247.887210 manual Slope Operation, Service

•	If theequipmentshould startto vibrateabnormally,stoptheengine and		lock-opendevice.
	check immediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis generallya warningof	•	Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesandother sources
	trouble.		of ignition.
•	Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto a completestop	•	Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors willaccumu-
	beforeremovingthe grass catcheror uncloggingthe chute.		latein the area.
	The cuttingblade continuesto rotatefor a fewseconds afterthe engine	•	Neverremovegas cap or addfuel while engineis hotor running.
	is shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyinthe bladearea untilyou
			Allowengineto cool at least two minutesbeforerefueling.
	aresure the bladehas stoppedrotating.	•	Neveroverfill fuel tank.Fill tankto no morethan 1 inchbelow bottom

•Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,dischargecover,grassof filler neckto provideforfuel expansion. catcher,bladecontrol handle,orothersafety protectivedevicesin place

•Replacegasolinecap andtighten securely.

andworking.Neveroperatemowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failure

•If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off the engineand equipment.Moveunit

to do so can resultin personalinjury.

to anotherarea.Wait 5 minutesbeforestarting engine.

•Mufflerandengine becomehotand can causea burn.Do nottouch.

• Neverstorethe machineorfuel container nearan openflame, spark

•Only use partsand accessoriesmadefor this machineby manufacturer.

	Failureto do so can result in personalinjury.		or pilot light ason a waterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothesdryer,
			or othergas appliances.
•	Whenstartingengine,pull cordslowly until resistanceis felt, then pull
		•	To reducefire hazard,keepmowerfree of grass, leaves,or other
	rapidly.Rapid retractionof starter cord(kickback) willpull handand
			debris build-up.Clean up oil or fuel spillageandremoveany fuel
	armtoward enginefaster than you can let go. Brokenbones,fractures,
			soakeddebris.
	bruisesor sprainscouldresult.
		•	Allowa mowerto cool at least 5 minutesbeforestoring.

•If situationsoccurwhich are notcoveredinthis manual,use careand

	goodjudgment. ContactyourSears ServiceCenterfor assistance.		General Service:
			•	Neverrun an engine indoorsorin a poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
SLOPE		OPERATION
				exhaustcontainscarbon monoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas.
Slopesare a major factorrelatedto slip andfall accidentswhichcan resultin
			•	Beforecleaning, repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe bladeand
severeinjury.Operationon slopesrequiresextracaution.Ifyou feel uneasyon
				all movingparts havestopped.Disconnectthe sparkplugwire and
a slope,do notmow it. For yoursafety,usethe slopegaugeincludedas part
				ground againsttheengine to preventunintendedstarting.
of this manualto measureslopesbeforeoperatingthis unit on a slopedor hilly
			•	Checkthe bladeand engine mountingboltsat frequentintervals
area.If theslopeis greaterthan 15 degrees,do notmowit.
				for propertightness.Also,visually inspectbladefor damage (e.g.,
Do:
				bent,cracked,worn) Replacebladewiththe original equipment
•	Mow acrossthefaceof slopes; never up anddown. Exerciseextreme
				manufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,listed inthis manual."Useof parts
	cautionwhenchangingdirectionon slopes.
				which do notmeet theoriginal equipmentspecificationsmayleadto
•	Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich can cause
				improperperformanceand compromisesafety!"
	youto slip or trip.Tall grasscan hideobstacles.
			•	Mowerbladesare sharpand can cut. Wrapthe bladeor weargloves,
•	Alwaysbe sureof your footing.A slip andfall can causeseriouspersonal
				and use extra cautionwhenservicingthem.
	injury.If you feel you are losingyour balance,releasethe bladecontrol
			•	Keepall nuts, bolts,andscrewstightto be surethe equipmentis in
	handle immediately,andthe bladewill stoprotatingwithin3 seconds.
				safeworkingcondition.
Do Not:
			•	Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheir properoperation
•	Do notmow neardrop-offs, ditchesorembankments,whereyou could
				regularly.
	lose yourfooting or balance.
			•	After strikinga foreignobject, stoptheengine,disconnectthe spark
•	Do notmow slopesgreaterthan 15degrees asshownon the
				plugwire and groundagainstthe engine.Thoroughlyinspectthe
	slopegauge.
				mowerfor any damage. Repairthe damagebeforestartingand
•	Do notmow on wetgrass. Unstablefooting couldcauseslipping.
				operatingthe mower.
SERVICE
			•	Neverattemptto makea wheelor cutting heightadjustmentwhilethe
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:				engine is running.
			•	Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrailshieldare
•	Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamage useextreme care in

	handlinggasoline. Gasolineis extremelyflammableandthevapors are		subjectto wear anddamagewhichcould exposemovingparts or
			allowobjectsto be thrown.For safetyprotection,frequentlycheck
	explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilledon
			componentsand replaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment
	yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyour skinand change
			manufacturer's(O.E.M.)parts only, listedin this manual."Useof parts
	clothesimmediately.
			which do notmeet theoriginal equipmentspecificationsmayleadto
•	Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.
			improperperformanceand compromisesafety!"
•	Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle oron a truckor trailer bedwith a
		•	Donotchangetheengine governorsetting oroverspeedthe engine.
	plastic liner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the ground awayfrom your
			The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed of the
	vehiclebeforefilling.
			engine.Do notcrankengine withspark plugremoved.

•Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom thetruck ortrailer and refuel it on

	theground. If this is not possible,then refuel such equipmenton a trailer	•	Checkfuel line,tank, cap,andfittingsfrequentlyfor cracksor leaks.
			Replaceif necessary.
	witha portablecontainer,ratherthan from a gasolinedispensernozzle.
		•	Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as necessary.
•	Keepthe nozzlein contact withthe rimof thefuel tank or container
		•	Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations.Improperdisposalof
	openingat all timesuntil fueling is complete.Donot usea nozzle
			fluids and materialscan harmtheenvironment.

Your Responsibility:Restrictthe use of this powermachineto personswho read,understand,andfollowthe warningsand instructionsin this manualandon the machine.

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