Craftsman 247.370160 - Manual (Page 14)

OPERATION
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NOTE: Connect your extension cord to the mower as instructed
in the Set Up section prior to plugging your extension cord into an
electrical outlet. Refer to Figure 10.
Plug your extension cord into any convenient (indoor or outdoor)
120-volt, 60-cycle AC outlet or receptacle. Your mower will oper­
ate satisfactorily on a circuit with a 15 ampere breaker.
NOTE: To avoid tripping circuit breakers, select an outlet on a
circuit that is not overloaded. Do NOT select an outlet that is on a
circuit hosting appliances such as a refrigerator.
Stand behind the mower in the operating position.
Depress the (red) starter button and hold it in. See Figure 11.
NOTE: Starting the mower’s motor also engages the blade.
While holding the starter button in, pivot the motor/blade control
handle upward against the upper handle to start the motor and
engage the blade. See Figure 11.
NOTE: The mower’s motor will NOT start it you fail to hold the
starter button in while pivoting the motor/blade control handle
upward.
Release the (red) starter button.
STOPPING THE MOTOR
AWARNING
The blade continues to rotate for a tew seconds after the motor is
shut off. If motor does not come to a stop when the motor/blade
control handle is released, contact a Sears or other authorized
service dealer.
Release the blade/motor control handle to stop the motor and blade.
USING YOUR LAWN MOWER
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 unplug from the
power supply circuit. 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.
• To prevent electric shock, do not operate the mower in damp or
wet conditions.
• Always start from the point closest to the power source where the
cord is connected. Never mow around the lawn in circles; travel
back and forth across the lawn, starting from the point closest to
the outlet and then moving away from the outlet so the cord lies in
the cut portion of the lawn, out of the way.
• Do not allow the extension cord to wrap around trees, shrubs
or other obstacles. When picking up the extension cord, wind
the cord in a series of equal loops on each side of your hand to
prevent snarling.
USING AS MULCHER
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher or side discharge chute
from the mower. For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. If the
grass has been allowed to grow in excess of four inches, mulching is
not recommended. Use the grass catcher to bag clippings instead.
USING GRASS CATCHER
You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are
operating the mower.
1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in the Assembly
section. Grass clippings will automatically collect in bag as you
run mower. Operate mower till grass bag is full.
2. Stop motor completely by releasing the blade/motor control
handle. Make sure that the unit has come to a complete stop.
3. Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away from the
mower to remove the bag. Dispose of the grass clippings and
reinstall the bag when complete.
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