Craftsman 247.370480 manual Children, General Operation

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which,if not followed,couldendangerthe personal

Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructions safetyand/or propertyof yourselfandothers.Read

andfollowall instructionsin thismanualbefore attemptingto operatethismachine.Failureto complywiththese instructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethissymbol,

HEEDITSWARNING!

Your Responsibility: Restrictthe useof this powermachineto

personswhoread,understand,andfollowthe warningsand instruc- tions inthis manualandonthe machine.

Children

Tragicaccidentscan occur if operatoris notalert to presenceof children.Chil- dren areoften attractedto mowerandmowingactivity.Theydo notunderstand thedangers.Neverassumethat childrenwillremainwhereyou lastsawthem.

,,Keepchildren outof the mowingarea and underwatchfulcare of a responsibleadult otherthanthe operator.

,,Be alert andturn moweroff if a child entersthe area.

Beforeandwhile movingbackwards,look behindanddownfor small children.

,,Useextremecare whenapproachingblind corners,doorways,shrubs,

trees, orotherobjectsthat mayobscureyourvisionof a childwho may run into themower.

Neverallow childrenunder 14yearsold to operatea power mower. Children14years old and overshouldread and understandoperation instructionsand safetyrulesin this manualand shouldbe trainedand supervisedbya parent.

Operation

General Operation:

,,Readthis operator'smanual carefullyin its entiretybefore attempting to assemblethis machine.Read,understand,andfollow all instructions on the machineand inthe manual(s) beforeoperation.Be completely familiarwiththe controlsand the properuse of this machinebefore operatingit. Keepthis manualin a safeplaceforfuture andregular referenceand for orderingreplacementparts.

,,Thismachineis a precision pieceof powerequipment,not a plaything. Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all times.Your unit has been designedto performonejob: to mowgrass. Do notuse it for anyother purpose.

,,Don'tforce lawn mower- it willdo the job betterandsafer at the ratefor whichit wasdesigned.

,,Neverallow childrenunder 14yearsold to operatethis machine. Children14years old and overshouldread and understandthe instruc- tions inthis manualand shouldbe trainedandsupervisedby a parent. Onlyresponsibleindividualswho arefamiliar withthese rulesof safe operationshouldbe allowedto usethis machine.

Thismachinewasbuiltto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safeoperationinthis manual.As withanytypeof powerequipment, carelessnessorerroronthe partof the operatorcan resultin serious injury.Thismachineis capableof amputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Failureto observethefollowingsafetyinstructions could resultin seriousinjury ordeath.

Whenusingelectriclawnmowers,basicsafetyprecautionsshould alwaysbefollowedto reducethe riskof fire,electricshock,and personalinjury.Thesebasicprecautionsincludethe following:

,,Thoroughlyinspectthearea wherethe equipmentis to be used.Remove all stones,sticks,wire, bones,toys andotherforeign objectswhich could betripped overor pickedup andthrown bythe blade.Thrownobjects can causeserious personalinjury.Planyour mowingpatternto avoid dischargeof materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystandersand the like. Also, avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wall or obstructionwhichmay causedischargedmaterialto ricochet backtoward theoperator.

,,To helpavoid bladecontactor a thrownobject injury,stay in operator zone behindhandlesand keepchildren,bystanders,helpersand petsat least75 feet from mowerwhile it is inoperation.Stopmachineif anyone entersarea.

,,Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygoggles duringoperationand while performingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes. Thrownobjects which ricochetcan causeserious injuryto theeyes.

,,Wearsturdy,rough-soledwork shoesandclose-fittingslacksandshirts. Shirts and pantsthat coverthe armsand legs andsteel-toedshoes are recommended.Neveroperatethis machinein barefeet, sandals, slipperyor light weight(e.g.canvas) shoes.

,,Donot puthandsor feetnear rotating partsor undercutting deck. Contactwith bladecan amputatehandsandfeet.

,,A missingor damageddischargecover can causebladecontact or thrown objectinjuries.

,,Manyinjuriesoccur as a resultof the mower beingpulledoverthefoot duringa fall causedby slippingor tripping.Do notholdon to the mowerif you are falling;releasethe handleimmediately.

,,Neverpull the mowerbacktoward you whileyou are walking.If you must backthe mowerawayfrom a wall or obstructionfirst look downand behindto avoidtrippingandthenfollow thesesteps:

,,Step backfrom mowerto fullyextend your arms.

,,Be sure you are well balancedwith surefooting.

,,Pullthe mowerbackslowly, no morethan half waytoward you.

,,Repeatthese stepsas needed.

,,Donotoperatethe mowerwhile underthe influenceof alcoholordrugs.

,,Stay alert- Watch whatyou are doing. Usecommonsense.Do not operatelawnmowerwhenyou are tired.

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Contents Listedunderwriterslaboratoriesinc Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List Espanol RMeanshissymbolit is listedonthebyproductsnameplate Model NoCraftsman TwoYear Limited Warranty Which,if not followed,couldendangerthe personal ChildrenOperation General OperationService Slope OperationDo Not Jdanger -- HAND/FOOT CUT Safety SymbolsSight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree USE Extra Caution on SLOPES, do not MOW Slopes Attaching the Grass Catcher Loose Parts iN CartonRemoving the UNiT from the Carton Assembling the HandleConverting to Side Discharge Cutting Height AdjustmentMOTOR/BLADE Control Handle Circuit Breaker Reset ButtonHeight Adjustment Lever Battery Level IndicatorCharging the Battery Starting the Mower and BladeStopping the Motor and Blade Using Your Lawn Mower Replacing Trailing Shield General RecommendationsLubrication Deck CareBolt Blade CareBlock WoodSchedule Resetting CiRCUiT Breaker Reset ButtonBattery Care MaintenancePreparing the Lawn Mower Thismanual Maintenancesectionof thismanualManage home Rated40amp,58 volt. Ifmowerblowsfuse,contactyour nearestInch RechargeableRotary Mower- Model No Screw,Shoulder, .500 Dia.X 777S33576 777Dl1051 777122748 777122946 777122813 777Dl1056 777S32911Page RegistreelnOmerode modelo,nOmerode seriey fechade compra Funcionamientogeneral FuncionamientoNo haga Iosiguiente Guarde Estas InstruccionesFuncionamientoen pendientes Haga Io siguienteLEA EL Manuals DEL Operador PELIGRO= Escombros LanzadosPELIGRO= Cuestas La esquina de una construcci6n Alinee y sostenga este nivel con un rbol verticalUSE Extra Caution on SLOPES, do not MOW Slopes Conexion DE LA Colectora DE Cesped Piezas Sueltas Dentro DE LA CajaRetiro DE LA Unidad DE LA Caja Montaje DE LA ManijaFigura4 Conversion a Descarga LateralFigura6 Ajuste DE LA Altura DE CorteLacuchillagirard,siernprequeel motorest6enrnarcha CuchillaIndicador DE Nivel DE LA BATERiA Palanca DE Ajuste DE LA AlturaENCENDiDO DE LA Cortadora Y LA Cuchilla Boton DE Reposicion DEL DisyuntorLlave Carga DE LA BateraApagado DEL Motor Y LA Cuchilla USO DE LA Cortadora DE CospedCarguela cortadorade csped Reeiviplazo DEL Escudo Posterior ReconiendacionesgeneralesLubricacisn Cuidado DE LA CubiertaCuidado DE LA Cuchilla Rnadera Seguridad CuchilaInstalaci6n de cuchillas Cuidado DE LA Bateria Reposicion DEL Boton DE Reposicion DEL DisyuntorPreparacion DE LA Cortadora DE CospedAlrnacenelacortadoratotalrnetecargada Rear, age home Continuaci6nsedetallanlos puntosincluidosenel Acuerdo El*Coverage en Canadvariaen algunosarticulos. ParadetallesServicio de instalaci6nde Sears LE-FOYER Mc SU-HOGARCall anytime, day or night U.S.A. and Canada