CAUTION:Unplugchargerfromwall out-
let beforeunpluggingchargercordfrom
mower.Failureto do so mayresultin per-
sonalinjuryor damageto charger.Always
unplugchargerbeforeattemptingto clean
mower.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
• Check the blade and the motor mounting
bolts often to be sure they are tightened
properly .......
• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at fre-
quent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure mower is in safe working condition.
• Keep all safety devices in place and
working.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the motor
free of grass, leaves or excessive grease
and oil.
• Always keep the blade on your mower
sharp.
• Allow motor to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• Keep mower dry and clean. Always use
a clean damp cloth when cleaning.
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petrole-
um-based products, solvents, or water to
clean mower.
° Do not mow if switch does not turn
mower on and off. Have defective switch
replaced at Sears Service Center.
• Check damaged parts. Before further
use of the mower, a guard or other part
that Is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that It will operate
properly and perform its intended func-
tion. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, and any other conditions that
may affect mower operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by a quali-
fied service technician.
* When servicing use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Servicing
of this mower should be performed only
by a qualified service technician. For
repair service we suggest you return
mower to your nearest Sears Service
Center.
, When replacing blade, use only Identical
Craftsman replacement blade. Use of
any other blade may result in serious
personal injury or damage to mower.
• Store mower inside. When not in use,
mower should be stored indoors in a
garage, basement, etc. Storage area
should be a dry, locked-up place - out of
reach of children.
• Maintain mower with care. Keep blade
sharp and clean for best and safest per-
formance. Follow instructions for lubricat-
ing and changing accessories.
The replacement blade is stock # 33243
and is available at Sears Retail Stores and
Service Centers.
33243
CARTON CONTENTS
• Mulching Mower (Shipped with Mulch
Insert installed)
• Side discharge chute
• Grassbag
• Grasscatcher frame
• Charger
TO REMOVE MOWER
FROM CARTON
Your mulching mower has been complete-
ly assembled at the factory except for the
Grasscatcher.
CAUTION: Do not lift the mower off the
ground by holding the height adjustment
finger grip.
• Remove the Grasscatcher frame,
Grassbag, Side discharge chute, charger
and cardboard fillers.
• Remove the mower from the carton and
place all four wheels on the ground or
floor.
, Check the carton thoroughly and make
sure there are no loose parts remaining
inside.