Craftsman 247.370320 owner manual To Startmotorand Engageblade, To Stopmotorand Blade, Mowingtips

TO STARTMOTORAND ENGAGEBLADE

Standing behind the unit, lift the motor/blade control handle with the left forefinger, then pull handle up and hold it against the upper handle with right hand. See figure 7.

FIGURE 7.

TO STOPMOTORAND BLADE

1.Release the motor/blade control handle to stop the engine and blade. (A high pitched noise will result, which is the result of deceleration of the electric motor. Sparking at the top of motor, inside the motor cover, is also normal during deceleration.)

ROTATE FOR A FEW SECONDS AFTER

WARNING: THE BLADE CONTINUES TO THE MOTOR IS SHUT OFF. IF MOTOR

DOES NOT COME TO AN IMMEDIATE STOP WHEN THE MOTOR/BLADE CON- TROL HANDLE IS RELEASED, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE LOCATION.

2.Disconnect the power source to prevent acciden- tal starting while equipment is unattended.

MOWINGTIPS

& WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS MOWER WITH THE CHUTE DOOR OPEN, UNLESS THE COMPLETE GRASS CAT- CHER IS PROPERLY MOUNTED ON THE MOWER.

Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal in- jury to the operator and others.

To prevent electric shock, do not operate the mower in damp or wet locations.

The length of the extension cord you will need depends on the size of the area to be mowed. See extension

cord information on page 2.

Never mow around the lawn in circles. Always travel back and forth across the lawn, beginning at the point nearest the electric outlet where cord is connected. See figure 8. Cut grass moving away from the outlet so the cord lies in the cut portion of the lawn, out of the way. Do not allow extension cord to wrap around trees, shrubs or other obstacles.

		T = Obstacles
I	l	In
		Outlet
		Start Here

FIGURE 8.

When picking up the extension cord, wind the cord in a series of equal loops on each side of your hand to prevent snarling. See illustration at right.

To cut heavy grass, reduce walking speed to allow more effective cut and distribution of the clippings. For best results, cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. For a healthier and better looking lawn, cut more often and after moderate growth. The lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth.

OBJECT, STOP THE MOTOR. DISCON- WARNING: IF YOU STRIKE A FOREIGN

NECT THE POWER SOURCE,

THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE MOWER

FOR ANY DAMAGE, AND REPAIR THE DAMAGE BEFORE RESTARTING AND OPERATING THE MOWER. EXTENSIVE

VIBRATION OF THE MOWER DURING

OPERATION IS AN INDICATION OF

DAMAGE. THE UNIT SHOULD BE PROMPTLY INSPECTED AND REPAIRED.