Craftsman 247.370480 - Manual (Page 12)

OPERATION
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USING YOUR LAWN MOWER
AWARNING
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always
wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing
any adjustments or repairs on it._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, or other objects
which could damage the lawn mower or motor. Such objects
could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and
cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
AWARNING
If you strike a foreign object, stop the motor, and remove the key.
Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the mower. Excessive
vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage.
The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired.
When using the side discharge, the most effective mowing pattern
is one that allows the clippings to discharge towards the uncut
part of the lawn.
DO NOT use mower in the rain.
For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total
length of the grass.
For best results, do not cut wet grass because It tends to stick
to the underside of the deck preventing proper mulching or
discharge of grass clippings. New or thick grass may require a
narrower cut.
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