DeWalt 900.370511 instruction manual Maintenance and Storage

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iv)Repair any damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower.

•Do not operate your mower if it vibrates abnormally. Excessive vibration is an indication of damage; stop the motor and safely check for the cause of vibration. Repair as required.

•Do not run the motor indoors.

•Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down or you might lose your footing. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Use caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or when changing directions – maintain good footing.

•Never operate your mower without proper guards, plates or other safety devices in place.

•Don’t force the mower. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. When mowing on rough surfaces or in high grass, select a higher cutting position.

•Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all time.

•Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate mower when you are tired. Do not run or rush when mowing.

•Do not operate mower while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication. Attempting to do so can result in serious injury.

•Keep away from blade area. Be aware of the risk of injury. Keep hands and feet away from the blade.

•DANGER: DO NOT attempt to remove cut material or unclog debris from under mower deck while blade is moving, or you will be seriously injured.

•If mower stalls, release operator presence control switch and wait for blade to stop rotating. Unplug cord before attempting to remove anything from under mower deck. Thoroughly inspect and have any damage repaired before restarting and operating mower.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

•Check the blade and the motor mounting bolts often to be sure they are tightened properly.

•Check all bolts, nuts and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condition.

•Keep all safety devices in place and working.

•To reduce fire hazard, keep the motor free of grass, leaves or excessive grease and oil.

•Always keep the blade on your mower sharp.

•Allow motor to cool before storing in any enclosure.

•Keep mower dry and clean. Always use a clean damp cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, solvents, or water to clean mower.

•Do not mow if switch does not turn mower on and off. Have defective switch replaced at Sears Service Center.

•Check damaged parts. Before further use of the mower, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other conditions that may affect mower operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service technician.

•When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Servicing of this mower should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For repair service we suggest you return mower to your nearest Sears Service Center.

•When replacing blade, use only identical Craftsman replacement blade. Use of any other blade may result in serious personal injury or damage to your mower.

•Store mower inside. When not in use, mower should be stored indoors in a garage, basement, etc. Storage area should be a dry, locked-up place – out of reach of children.

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