CAUTION:Unplugchargerfromwall out-
let beforeunpluggingchargercordfrom
mower.Failureto do so mayresultin per-
sonalinjuryor damageto charger. A lways
unplugchargerbeforeattemptingto clean
mower.
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE:
• Check the blade and the motor mounting
bolts often to be sure they are tightened
properly .......
• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at fre-
quent intervals
for proper tightness
to be
sure mower is in safe working condition.
• Keep all safety devices
in place and
working.
• To reduce fire hazard,
keep the motor
free of grass,
leaves or excessive
grease
and oil.
• Always
keep the blade on your mower
sharp.
• Allow motor to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• Keep mower dry and clean. Always
use
a clean damp cloth when cleaning.
Never use brake fluids,
gasoline,
petrole-
um-based
products,
solvents,
or water to
clean mower.
° Do not mow if switch does not turn
mower on and off. Have defective
switch
replaced
at Sears Service
Center.
• Check damaged
parts. Before further
use of the mower, a guard or other part
that Is damaged
should be carefully
checked to determine
that It will operate
properly
and perform
its intended
func-
tion. Check for alignment
of moving
parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage
of parts, and any other conditions
that
may affect mower operation.
A guard or
other part that is damaged
should be
properly
repaired
or replaced
by a quali-
fied service
technician.
* When servicing
use only identical
Craftsman
replacement
parts. Servicing
of this mower should be performed
only
by a qualified
service technician.
For
repair service
we suggest you return
mower to your nearest
Sears Service
Center.
, When replacing
blade, use only Identical
Craftsman
replacement
blade. Use of
any other blade may result in serious
personal
injury or damage
to mower.
• Store mower inside. When not in use,
mower should be stored indoors
in a
garage,
basement,
etc. Storage
area
should
be a dry, locked-up
place - out of
reach of children.
• Maintain
mower with care. Keep blade
sharp and clean for best and safest per-
formance.
Follow instructions
for lubricat-
ing and changing
accessories.
The replacement
blade is stock # 33243
and is available
at Sears Retail Stores and
Service
Centers.
33243
CARTON
CONTENTS
• Mulching
Mower (Shipped
with Mulch
Insert installed)
• Side discharge
chute
• Grassbag
• Grasscatcher
frame
• Charger
TO REMOVE
MOWER
FROM
CARTON
Your mulching
mower has been complete-
ly assembled
at the factory except for the
Grasscatcher.
CAUTION:
Do not lift the mower off the
ground by holding the height adjustment
finger grip.
• Remove
the Grasscatcher
frame,
Grassbag,
Side discharge
chute, charger
and cardboard
fillers.
• Remove
the mower from the carton and
place all four wheels on the ground or
floor.
, Check the carton thoroughly and make
sure there are no loose parts remaining
inside.