OPERATION
Know Your Lawn Mower
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 10 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator’s eyes and causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Blade Control
Handle
Recoil Starter
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OP ER AT OI N
Figure 10
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start the unit.
WARNING: This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
Primer
The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor. Use it to start a cold engine, but do not use it to restart a warm engine after short shutdown.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release blade control handle to stop engine and blade.
Height Adjustment Lever
These levers are located on each wheel and are used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.
Meets CPSC Blade Safety Standards
Craftsman
and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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