Operation - Craftsman 151.37214 Manual Del Operador

WARNING!
Do not allow familiarity with this type of product to
make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is suffi cient to infl ict serious injury.
WARNING!
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when operating this product. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes,
resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING!
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended in this operator's manual. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
See Fig 7
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
Mowing your lawn
STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER
■ Attach the outlet end of an extension cord to the plug
on the rear of the mower.
NOTE: Use only an approved outdoor extension cord
as described previously in this manual.
■ Make a loop in the extension cord. From the right
side, pass the loop through the hole in the back of cord
retainer and place it around the hook.
■ Press down the Power switch button and hold it.
■ Pull the Lever switch toward the mower handle and
release the Power switch button. Continue to hold the
lever switch against the mower handle as you mow.
■ To stop the mower, release the lever switch.
NOTE: A high-pitched noise and sparking may occur
as the electric motor decelerates. This is normal.

OPERATION

MOWING TIPS
■ Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires,
and other objects that could damage the lawn mower
blades or motor. Such objects could be accidentally
thrown by the mower in any direction and cause
serious personal injury to the operator and others.
■ To reduce the likelihood of disconnecting the lawn
mower from the extension cord, be sure to use the cord
retainer provided.
■ For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of
the total length of the grass.
■ When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to
allow for more effective cutting and a proper discharge
of the clippings.
■ Do not cut wet grass. It will stick to the underside
of the deck and prevent proper mulching of grass
clippings.
■ New or thick grass may require a shallower cut.
■ Clean the underside of the mower deck after each
use to remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and any
other accumulated debris.
MOWING ON A SLOPE
See Fig 8
■ Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall
accidents that can result in severe injury. Mowing on
slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a
slope, do not mow it. For your safety, do not attempt to
mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
■ Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
■ Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or
bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass
can hide obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks,
tree limbs, etc., which could be tripped over or thrown
by the blade.
■ Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can
cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing
your balance, release the Lever switch immediately.
■ Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments;
you could lose your footing or balance.
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