Craftsman 247.388250 - Manual (Page 9)

OPERATION
Know Your Lawn Mower
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure
8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this
manual for future reference.
A WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
operator’s eyes and causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the
mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the handle. Stand
behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start
the unit.
Primer
The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor.
Use it to start a cold engine, but do not use it to
restart a warm engine after short shutdown.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper
handle of the mower. The blade control handle must
be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release
blade control handle to stop engine and blade.
A WARNING: This blade control mechanism
is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
Height Adjustment Lever
These levers are located on each wheel and are used
to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to be at
the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.
Engine Speed
Your mower’s engine speed has been set at the
factory. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it
may result in personal injury. If you think that the
engine is running too fast or too slow, take your unit to
a Sears service center near you
Meets CPSC Blade Safety Standards
Craftsman Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute
and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.