Craftsman 247.388250 owner manual Your Responsibility, Danger

Replacegasolinecapsecurelyandwipeoffany spilledgasolinebeforestartingtheengineasit maycausefireorexplosion. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandother sourcesofignition. Neverrefuelmachineindoorsbecauseflammable

vaporswillaccumulateinthearea. Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside

wherethereisanopenflameorsparksuchasa gaswaterheater,spaceheater,orfurnace.

Neverrunanengine inside a closed area.

To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked or worn). Replace with blade which meets original equipment specifications listed in this manual.

Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug, and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower.

Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running.

Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended pads, when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

Following are representations of two of the safety labels on your lawn mower. Maintain safety while operating the mower. Over prolonged use of the mower, these labels may become hard to read and should be replaced.

DANGER

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE,