Craftsman 917.386410 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
', Keepallsafetydevicesinplaceand
working.
, To reduce fire hazard, keep the mot6[
free of grass, leaves or excessive
grease and oil
Check grass catcher bag often for
deterioration and wear. Replace worn
bags+ Use only replacement bags that
are recommended by and comply
with specifications of the manufac-
turer of your mower,
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, petroleumbased products,
solvents, or water to clean mower.
o Do not mow if switch does not turn it
on and off. Have defective switch
replaced by a qualified sewice
technician at an authorized service
centeddepartment.
Check damaged parts Before further
use of the mower, a guard or other
pad that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it
will operate propedy and pedorm its
intended function. Check for align-
ment of moving pads, binding of
moving paris, breakage of pads,
mounting, and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by a
qualified service technician at an
authorized service center/department.
When servicing use only identical
Craftsman replacement pads.
Servicing of this mower should be
performed only by a qualified service
technician. For repair service we
suggest you return mower to your
nearest authorized service center/
department for repair.
When replacing blade, use manufac-
turers recomrnended parts only Use of any
o!her blade may result in serious personal
injury or damage to your 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 peffon-nance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
CHARGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
. DOUBLE INSULATION+ The charger for
your mower is double insulated, This means
you are separated from the electrical system
of the chaiger by two complete sets of
electrical insulation. This extra layer of
insulation is intended to protect the user from
electrical sl_eck due to a break in the wiring
insulalion All exposed metal pails are
isolated from rive intemai metal components
with protecting insulation, Double insulated
chargers do not need to be grounded.
Servicing of a charger with double insulation
requires extreme care and knowledge of the
system and should be performed only by a
qualified service technician.
. Before charging battery, read all instructions
and cautionary maridngs in this manual and
on your mower,
. Do not expose mower to rain or snow
To reduce risk of damage to charger plug,
pull cord by the cord plug rather than cord
when disconnecting from charger port or AC
outtet
o Make sure cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress.
Do not operate mower if charger has
received a sharp blow, been dropped, or
otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a
qualified serviceman,
Do not disassemble mower; take it to a
qualified serviceman when service or repair
is required. Incorrect reassembty may result
in a risk of electric shock or fire.
. To reduce risk of electric shock, remove fuse
before attempting any maintenance cleaning,
Turning off control will not reduce this risk.
WARNING: Always rernove fuse to prevent
accidental starting when setting up, transport-
ing, adjusting or making repairs.
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