5. Carefully file the cutting edges of the blade with a fine
tooth file
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or sharpening stone, maintaining the
angle of the original cutting edge.
6. Replace blade on mower and tighten securely.
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Storage (Fig. A, O)
WARNING: Rotating blade can cause serious injury.
Release bail handle to turn mower off and unplug
mower before lifting, transporting, or storing the
mower. Store in a dry place.
CAUTION: Pinch point. To avoid being pinched,
keep fingers away from area between handles when
folding down handles.
CAUTION: Make sure cord does not become stretched
or pinched in the joints of the handles during folding.
This can cause damage to the cord.
The handle of the mower can be easily folded down for
quick and convenient storage.
1. Holding onto the handle, open, but do not remove, the
lower-handle attachment knobs
to the front of the mower.
2. Open, but do not remove, the upper handle attachment
knobs
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, or loosen the knobs, and fold the upper
handle
back over the lower handle
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3. The mower shold be compacted down as shown in
Figure O.
Fig. O
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Accessories
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
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available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. If you need assistance in locating any
accessory, please contact CRAFTSMAN, call 1-888-331-4569.
Cleaning
Repairs
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and fold the handle
Preventing Corrosion (Fig A)
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which
greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. If you mow in
areas where fertilizers or chemicals have been used, the
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mower should be cleaned immediately afterward as follows:
Release bail handle
mower. Wipe all exposed parts with a damp cloth.
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Meets CPSC Safety Requirements
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CRAFTSMAN Mowers conform to the safety standards of
the American National Standards Institute, and the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Blade turns
when the motor is running.
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WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by CRAFTSMAN, have not been tested with
this product, use of such accessories with this tool
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
CRAFTSMAN recommended accessories should be
used with this product.
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performing this procedure.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of
the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into a liquid.
WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and
RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment
(including power cord repairs, and brush inspection
and replacement, when applicable) should be
performed by a CRAFTSMAN factory service center or
a CRAFTSMAN authorized service center. Always use
identical replacement parts.
to turn mower off and unplug
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CAUTION: DO NOT POUR OR SPRAY WATER ON THE
MOWER IN AN ATTEMPT TO CLEAN IT. Do not store
the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals. Such
storage can cause rapid corrosion.
WARRAnTY sERViCE: Registering your product will
help you obtain more efficient warranty service in case
there is a problem with your product.
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