2
Safe
ty Rules
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2-4
Prod
uct Spec
i fi
ca
tions ..............................
4
Assembly / Pre-Operation
........................
5
Op
er
a
tion .............................................
6-10
Maintenance Sched
ule ...........................
1
1
Maintenance ......................................
1
1-15
Ser
vice and
Ad
just
ments ...................
15-16
Stor
age ..............................................
16-17
T
rou
ble
shoot
ing .................................
18-19
Re
pair Parts
.......................................
36-39
W
arranty ............................................
40-43
T
ABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY
RULES
IMPOR
T
ANT
:
This cutting machine is
capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
Look for this symbol to point out im
por-
tant safety precautions. It means
CAU
TION!!! BECOME
ALER
T!!!
YOUR SAFE
TY
IS INVOL
VED.
W
ARNING:
In order to prevent ac
ci-
den
tal starting when setting up, trans
port-
ing, ad
just
ing or making repairs, always
dis
con
nect spark plug wire and place wire
where it can
not come in contact with plug.
CAUTION:
Muffl
er and other engine
parts become extremely
hot during operation and
remain hot after engine
has stopped.
T
o
avoid
severe burns on contact,
stay away from these areas.
W
ARNING:
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle com
po-
nents contain or emit chem
i cals known to
the State of Cal
i for
nia to cause can
cer and
birth defects or oth
er re
pro
duc
tive harm.
W
ARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State
of Cal
i for
nia to cause can
cer and birth
defects or oth
er re
pro
duc
tive harm.
W
ash
hands after handling.
W
ARNING:
This lawn mower is
equipped with an internal com
bus
tion
engine and should not be used on or near
any un
im
proved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-cov
ered land unless the
engine’s exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrester meeting applicable local
or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is
used, it should be maintained in ef
fective
working order by the operator
.
In the state of California the above is re-
quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor-
nia Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply
on federal lands.
A
spark arrester for the
muffl
er is available through your nearest
Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the RE-
P
AIR P
A
R
TS section of this manual).
I. GENERAL
OPERA
TION
•
Read, understand, and follow all
in
struc
tions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thor
ough
ly
familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.
•
Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-
charge opening at all times.
•
Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the in
struc
tions, to oper-
ate the machine.
•
Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which
could be picked up and thrown by blade.
•
Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop ma
chine if anyone
enters the area.
•
Do not operate the mower when bare-
foot or wearing open sandals.
Al
ways
wear substantial foot wear
.
•
Do not pull mower backwards unless
absolutely nec
es
sary
.
Always look down
and behind before and while moving
backwards.
•
Never direct discharged material toward
anyone.
A
void discharging material against
a wall or obstruction. Material may richo-
chet back toward the operator
. Stop blade
when crossing gravel surfaces.
•
Do not operate the mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
oth
er safety protective devices in place.
•
See manufacturer’s instructions for prop-
er operation and installation of accesso-
ries. Only use accessories approved by
the manufacturer
.
•
Stop the blade(s) when crossing grav
el
drives, walks, or roads.
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NOT
AS SER
VICIO
