Craftsman 37016 Operation Manual - Page 4

• Wearsturdy,rough-soledwork shoesand close-fittingslacks and shirts. Shirtsand pants thatcover thearms and legsand steel-toedshoesare recommended.Neveroperatethis machine in barefeet, sandals,slipperyor light weight(e.g.canvas)shoes. GroundFaultCircuitInterrupter(GFCI)protectionshouldbe providedon thecircuit(s) or outlet(s)to be usedfor the lawn mower.Receptaclesare availablehavingbuilt-inGFCIprotection and maybe usedforthis measureof safety. Do not puthandsor feet near rotatingparts or undercuttingdeck. Contactwith bladecan amputatehandsand feet. A missingor damageddischargechutecan causebladecontact or thrownobject injuries. Manyinjuriesoccuras a resultof the mowerbeingpulledoverthe foot duringa fall causedby slippingor tripping.Donot hold on to the mowerif youare falling; releasethe handleimmediately. • Neverpull the mowerbacktowardyouwhile youare walking.If youmust backthe mowerawayfroma wall or obstructionfirst lookdownand behindto avoidtrippingand thenfollow these steps: • Stepback from mowerto fully extendyour arms. • Be sureyou are well balancedwith surefooting. To preventelectricshockuseonly with a UL listedextension cord set suitableforoutdooruse, suchas Type SW-A,SOW-A, STW-A,STOW-A,SJW-A,SJOW-A,SJTW-A,or SJTOW-A. ExtensionCord--Make sureyour extensioncord set is in good conditionand is heavy enoughto carry the currentload yourlawn mowerwill draw.If in doubt, usethe next heaviergauge cord.The smallerthe gaugenumber,the heavierthe cord. An undersized cord willcause a drop in line voltageresultingin loss of powerand overheating. MINIMUMWIRESIZE FOREXTENSIONCORDS FOR 120VOLTAPPLIANCESUSING10- 12 AMPS Cord Length(ft.) 25 50 100 150 WireSize(AWG) 16 16 14 12 • Pull the mowerbackslowly,no morethan halfway towardyou. • To reducethe likelihoodof disconnectionof the extensioncord set • Repeatthesestepsas needed. from the mower,be sureto use the cordrestraintprovidedas well • Do notoperatethemowerwhileunder the influenceof alcoholor as a modern,tightlyfittingextensioncord. drugs. • To reducethe risk of electricshock,this lawnmowerhasa • Stayalert -- Watchwhat youare doing.Use commonsense.Do not operatelawnmowerwhenyouare tired. polarizedplug (one blade is widerthanthe other)and will require the use of a polarizedextensioncord. Themowerplug will only fit into thepolarizedextensioncordone way.If the plug does not • Themotor/bladecontrolhandleis a safetydevice.Neverattempt fit fully intothe extensioncord, reversethe plug. If the plug still to bypassits operation.Doingso makesthe safetydevice does notfit, obtaina correctpolarizedextensioncord. A polarized inoperativeand mayresult in personalinjury throughcontact extensioncordwill requirethe useof a polarizedwalloutlet.This with the rotatingblade.The motor/bladecontrolhandlemust plugwill fit intothe polarizedoutletonly one way.If the plugdoes operateeasily in bothdirectionsand automaticallyreturnto the notfit fully intothe walloutlet,reversethe plug.If the plug still disengagedpositionwhenreleased. does notfit, contacta qualifiedelectricianto installthe proper • Neveroperatethe mowerin the rain or in dampor wet grass. Alwaysbe sureof yourfooting. A slip and fall cancause serious wall outlet.Do notchangetheequipmentplug,extensioncord receptacle,or extensioncord plug in any way. personalinjury.If youfeel youare losingyourfooting,releasethe • If extensioncordis damagedin any mannerduringuse, discon- motor/bladecontrol handleimmediatelyand the bladewill stop nectextensioncordfrom housereceptaclebeforeunplugging rotatingwithinthreeseconds. mower. • Mowonly in daylightor goodartificiallight. Walk,neverrun. • Stopthe motor/bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads. • If theequipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormallys, top the engineand checkimmediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationisgenerally a warningof trouble. Shutthe motoroff and wait untilthe bladecomesto a complete stop beforeremovingthe grass catcheror uncloggingthe chute. Thecuttingblade continuesto rotatefora few secondsafter the motoris shutoff. Neverplaceany partof the bodyin the blade area untilyouare surethe bladehas stoppedrotating. • Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrail shield, discharge chute,grass catcher,motor/bladecontrol handleor other safety protectivedevicesin placeand working.Neveroperatemower with damagedsafetydevices.Failureto do so,can resultin personalinjury. CircuitBreaker/Fuses--Themowershouldbe operatedon a 15 AMPor 20 AMP circuit.If difficultyin startingis experiencedwith a standard15 AMPfuse or circuitbreakeror the mower'sbuilt-in overloadprotectionswitchfrequentlytrips, contactyournearest authorizedservicedealer.Do not usea higherratedcircuit breakeror fuse withoutconsultingyourpowercompany. Donot abusethecord by pullingthe mowerbythe cord or yanking it to disconnectit fromthe receptacle.Keepcord from heat, oil, and sharpedges. Onlyuseparts and accessoriesmadefor this machineby manufacturerF. ailureto do so can resultin personalinjury. If situationsoccur which are notcoveredin this manual,use care and good judgment.ContactCustomerSupportfor assistanceor the nameof the nearestservicedealer. 4