Craftsman 247.370253 - Manual (Page 3)

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the
personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate your electric lawn mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.
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DANGER:
Your electric lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe opera­
tion in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part
of the operator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may
cause serious injury to yourself or others.
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WARNING: When using electric lawn
mowers, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury, including
the following:
1. TRAINING
1. Read all instructions carefully in their entirety
before attempting to assemble or operate this
machine. Be completely familiar with the
controls and the proper use of this machine
before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for
ordering replacement parts.
2. Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power
equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise
extreme caution at all times.
3. Use Right Appliance—Do not use lawn mower
for any job except that for which it is intended.
4. Never allow children to operate a power mower.
Only persons well acquainted with these rules of
safe operation should be allowed to use your
mower.
5. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated
or while taking medication that impairs the
senses or reactions.
6. Stay Alert—Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate lawn mower
when you are tired.
7. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets. Stop motor
when they are in the vicinity of your mower.
Although the area of operation should be
completely cleared of foreign objects, an object
may have been overlooked and could be
accidentally thrown by the mower in any
direction and cause serious personal injury to
the operator or any others allowed in the area.
2. PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used. Remove all stones,
sticks, wire, bones and other foreign objects
which could be picked up and thrown by the
mower in any direction and cause serious
personal injury to the operator or any others
allowed in the area.
2. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from
foreign objects that may be thrown from the
machine in any direction. Always use face or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
3. Dress properly. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work
shoes. Never operate a unit in barefoot, sandals
or sneakers. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Use of rubber gloves and footwear is
recommended when working outdoors.
4. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height
adjustment while the motor is running.
5. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
6. Avoid Dangerous Environment—Never operate
the equipment in the rain or in damp wet
locations. Always be sure of your footing. A slip
and fall can cause serious personal injury. Keep
a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run.
Do not over-reach—keep footing and balance at
all times.
7. Warning—To prevent electric shock use only
with a UL Listed extension cord set suitable for
outdoor use, such as Type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-
A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or
SJTOW-A.
8. Extension Cord—Make sure your extension
cord set is in good condition, is heavy enough to
carry the current your mower will draw, and is