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■ Never pull the mower back toward you
while you are walking. If you must back the
mower away from a wall or an obstruction,
first look down and behind in order to avoid
tripping, and then follow these steps:
• Step back from the mower in order to fully
extend your arms.
• Be sure that you are well balanced.
• Pull the mower back slowly.
■ Do not use the mower for any jobs except
that for which it is intended. Do not force the
mower.
■ Do not operate the mower while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
■ Stay Alert: Do not operate the mower when
you are tired. Pay attention to what you are
doing.
■ Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts
or under the cutting deck. Contact with the
blade can amputate hands and feet.
■ Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
area.
■ Do not attempt to adjust the wheels or the
cutting height while the motor is running.
■ Avoid dangerous environments. Do not
operate the mower in the rain or in wet or
damp grass.
■ Mow only in daylight or in good artificial
light. Do not rush a mowing job.
■ Stop the blade when crossing gravel
driveways, walkways, or roads.
■ If the mower starts to vibrate excessively,
stop the motor and check for the cause
immediately. Vibration is generally a warning
of trouble.
■ Stop the motor and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop before the
collection bag or unclogging the chute. The
cutting blade will continue to rotate for a few
seconds after the motor is shut off. Do not
place any parts of your body in the blade area
until you are sure that the blade has stopped
rotating.
■ Never operate mower without a proper trail
shield, discharge cover, collection bag, switch
control, or other safety device in place and in
working order. Do not operate the mower with
damaged safety devices otherwise it can
result in injury.
CHILD SAFETY
■ Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not aware of the presence of children.
■ Keep children out of the mowing area and
under the watchful care of a responsible
adult.
■ Do not allow children under the age of
14 to operate this mower. Children who are
14 years of age and older must read and
understand the operating instructions and
safety rules in this manual, and must be
trained and supervised by a parent.
■ Stay alert, and turn the mower off if a child
or any other person enters the mowing area.
■ Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other
objects that may obscure your view of a child
who may run into the path of the mower.
CAUTION
USE ONLY Craftsman APPROVED
REPLACEMENT BATTERIES, OTHER
BATTERIES MAY CAUSE INJURY OR
DAMAGE TO THE MOWER.
Use with Craftsman 60V Lithium-lon battery.
BATTERY SAFETY RULES
■ The battery tools do not have to be plugged
into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are
always in operating condition. Be aware of
possible hazards when not using your battery
tool or when changing accessories. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious personal injury.
■ Do not place battery tools or their batteries
near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of
explosion and possible injury.
■ Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack.
Do not use a battery pack or charger that has
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
