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SAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES(Continued)
• DOnot force lawn mower.It will do thejobbetterandsaferat theratefor
which it was designed. Do not uselawn mower for anyjob exceptthat for
which it is intended.
• Mow acrossthefaceof slopes, never up-and-down. Nevercutgrass by pull-
ing mowertoward you. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingmoweron
uneventerrainorchangingdirectiononslopes. Donotmowexcessivelysteep
slopes. Always besureof your footing.Aslipandfall can causeseriousper-
sonal injury,
• Neveroperatemower withoutproperguards, platesor other safety protec-
tive devices in place.
• The blade/motorcontrolonthis mower is installedto minimize the risk
ofbladecontactinjuryandisrequiredbyfederalrp,julations.Donotunder
anycircumstancesattempttodefeatthefunctionofthe blade/motorcontrol.
• TOavoid electric shock hazard, never pushmower over cord. Do not mow
around the lawn in circles. Always travel back and forth acrossthe lawn,
beginning atthe point nearesttheelectric outlet to which the extensioncord
tightness. Keepall nuts, bolts, andscrews tight to besurethe equipment
is in safe working condition.
• Keep blade sharp.
• Useidentical replacement blades only. Repairor replace damagedcord.
• To reduce fire hazard,keepthe motorfree of grass,leaves, or excessive
grease.
• Checkthe grasscatcherbagfrequentlyforwearordeteriorationandreplace
wornbags.Forsafetyprotection,replaceonlywithnew bagmeetingoriginal
equipmentspecifications.
• Storeidlelawn mower indoorswhennot inuse.Allowmotortocoolbefore
storing in anyenclosure.Lawnmower shouldbestoredindoorsindry, high
or locked-up place, out of reach of children.
• Maintainlawnmower with care. Keep bladesharp andcleanfor best and
safest performance. Follow instructionsfor lubricating and changingac-
ceesories.
is connected. This willkeep the cordon themowedareaof thelawn and ,_ DOUBLEINSULATEDLAWN MOWER
out of theway. ,_ DOUBLEINSULATIONISA CONCEPTINSAFETYINELECTRICLAWNMOWERS,
• Donotoperatemowerafterithasbeendroppedor damagedinanymanner._ WHICH ELIMINATESTHE NEEDFORTHE USUALTHREEWIRE GROUNDED
Returnmowertonearestauthorizedservicelocation.
• Theuseofaccessoryattachmentsnotrecommendedbythemowermanufac-
turermaycausehazards.
• Donotoperatethis mowerwiththechutedooropen,unlessthecomplete
grasscatcheror chutedeflectorisproperlymountedon themower.
MAINTENANCEAND STORAGE
Warning--Disconnectpowercordfromelectricaloutletbeforeperformingany
maintenanceorserviceonmower.
• Checkthebladeandmotormountingboltsatfrequentintervalsforproper
lOWER CORDANDGROUNDEDSUPPLYSYSTEM.WHEREVERTHEREISELEC-
TRIGCURRENTIN THEMOWER,THEREARETWO COMPLETESETSOFIN-
SULATIONTO PROTECTTHE USER. ALL EXPOSEDMETAL PARTSARE
ISOLATEDFROMTHE INTERNALMETALMOTORCOMPONENTSWITH PRO-
TECTINGINSULATION.
IMPORTANT--SERVICINGOFA LAWNMOWERWITH DOUBLEINSULATION
REQUIRESEXTREMECAREANDKNOWLEDGEOFTHESYSTEMANDSHOULD
BEPERFORMEDONLYBYA QUALIFIEDSERVICETECHNICIAN.FORSERVICE
WE SUGGEST YOU RETURN THE LAWN MOWER TO YOUR NEAREST
AUTHORIZEDSERVICEDEALERFORREPAIR.ALWAYSUSEORIGINALFAC-
TORYREPLACEMENTPARTSWHENSERVICING.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Craftsman Lawn Mower. It has been designed, engineered
and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability
and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service
Center/Department. We have competent, well-trained tech-
nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower
properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES."
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE: 110 - 120 AC
AMPERAGE: 12
Hz: 60
BLADE NUT TORQUE: 30-35 ft. Ibs.
MODEL
NUMBER 247.:370320
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF
PURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A LABEL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE DECK.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this
product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details,
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and using your lawn mower.
• Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and
"Storage" sections of this Owner's Manual.