Craftsman 247.889210 Manual Del Operador página 13

tO StOP enGine
1. Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to the retaining post to
prevent accidental starting while the equipment is unattended.
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Wait for the blade to stop completely before performing any work on
the mower or to remove the side discharge chute.
USinG yOUr laWn MOWer
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which
could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently
thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal
injury to the operator and others.
1. Once the engine is running, squeeze the drive control against the
upper handle to propel mower. Release it to disengage the drive.
2. Use the shift lever to select the forward speed of the mower - 1
is the slowest speed, 6 is the fastest. When changing speed
selection, release the drive control.
IMPORTANT: Move the shift lever only when the engine is running.
Changing the shift lever setting with the engine off can damage the
mower.
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If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and repair
damage before restarting and operating. Extensive vibration of mower
during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be
promptly inspected and repaired.
USinG GraSS CatCher
You can use the grass catcher bag to collect clippings while you are
operating the mower.
1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in the Assembly
section. Grass clippings will automatically collect in the bag as
you run the mower.
2. Operate the mower till the grass bag is full.
3. Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control. Make sure
that the unit has come to a complete stop.
4. While holding the grass bag by both the rear handle and the lower
handle, lift the grass bag straight up off the adapter. The chute
door will move the rope out of the way of the bag.
5. Continuing to hold the lower handle, raise the rear of the grass
bag and release the lower handle over a proper receptacle. The
grass bag will open and the grass clippings will disperse. When
replacing the grass bag, be sure the top of the bag rests on the
wire support between the handles.
USinG Side diSCharGe
Follow steps below to install the side discharge chute:
1. Remove mulching baffle or grass bag adapter from unit by
disconnecting wing nuts.
2. Attach side discharge chute to unit and secure with the three wing
nuts. See Figure 11.
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The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always
wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing
any adjustments or repairs on it.
USinG aS MUlCher
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher or the side discharge
chute from the mower, and reattach the mulching baffle. Refer to page
9 of Assembly section. For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. If
the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of four inches, mulching
is not recommended. Use the grass catcher to bag clippings instead.
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Figure 10
Figure 11
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