SAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES(Continued)
•DOnot force lawn mower. It will do the job betterand safer at the rate for which it was designed. Do not use lawn mower for any job except that for which it is intended.
•Mow acrosstheface of slopes, never
•Neveroperate mower withoutproperguards, plates or other safety protec- tive devices in place.
•The blade/motor control on this mower is installedto minimize the risk
of bladecontactinjury andis required by federal rp,julations.Donotunder any circumstancesattempttodefeatthe functionofthe blade/motorcontrol.
•TOavoid electric shock hazard, never pushmower 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 extensioncord
is connected. This will keep the cord on the mowed area of the lawn and ,_
out of the way. | ,_ |
•Donot operate mowerafter it has beendroppedor damagedin any manner._
Returnmower to nearestauthorizedservicelocation.
•Theuseofaccessoryattachmentsnotrecommendedbythemowermanufac- turer maycausehazards.
•Donot operatethis mowerwiththe chutedooropen, unlessthecomplete grasscatcheror chutedeflectoris properlymountedon the mower.
MAINTENANCEAND STORAGE
• Checkthebladeandmotormountingboltsatfrequentintervalsforproper
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Lawn Mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department. We have competent,
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES."
MODEL
NUMBER 247.:370320
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF
PURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A LABEL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE DECK.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
tightness. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
•Keep blade sharp.
•Use identical replacement blades only. Repair or replace damaged cord.
•To reduce fire hazard,keep the motor free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
•Checkthe grasscatcherbag frequently for wear or deterioration andreplace
wornbags. Forsafety protection,replaceonlywithnew bag meetingoriginal equipmentspecifications.
•Store idle lawn mower indoorswhennot in use. Allowmotor to coolbefore
storing in any enclosure. Lawn mower should be storedindoorsin dry, high or
•Maintainlawn mower with care. Keep blade sharp and clean for best and
safest performance. Follow instructionsfor lubricating and changingac- ceesories.
DOUBLEINSULATEDLAWN MOWER
DOUBLEINSULATIONISA CONCEPTIN SAFETYIN ELECTRICLAWNMOWERS, WHICH ELIMINATESTHE NEEDFOR THE USUALTHREEWIRE GROUNDED lOWER CORDAND GROUNDEDSUPPLYSYSTEM.WHEREVERTHEREISELEC-
TRIG CURRENTIN THE MOWER,THEREARETWO COMPLETESETSOFIN- SULATION TO PROTECTTHE USER. ALL EXPOSEDMETAL PARTS ARE ISOLATEDFROMTHE INTERNALMETAL MOTORCOMPONENTSWITH PRO- TECTINGINSULATION.
TORY REPLACEMENTPARTSWHEN SERVICING.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE: | 110 - 120 AC |
AMPERAGE:12
Hz:60
BLADE NUT TORQUE: |
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details,
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
•Read and observe the safety rules.
•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your lawn mower.
•Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's Manual.
