Craftsman 138.37670 Operator's Manual
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Model No.
138.37670
Número de modelo
138.37670
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL DEL OPERADOR
16 in. QUIET REEL MOWER
400 mm (16 pulg.) PODADORA DE CARRETE
SILENCIOSO DE 16 PULG.
TABLE OF CONTENTS / ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO
INTRODUCTION / INTRODUCCIÓN
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL
■ Warranty.................................................................. 2
■ Introduction..............................................................2
■ Safety Information................................................3-4
■ Symbols...............................................................5-6
■ Features...................................................................6
■ Assembly..................................................................7
■ Operation.................................................................8
■ Care and maintenance.............................................9
■ Illustrated parts list...........................................10-12
■ Garantía............................Sección de Inglés pág. 2
■ Introducción.......................Sección de Inglés pág. 2
■ Información sobre seguridad................................3-4
■ Símbolos.............................................................5-6
■ Características........................................................6
■ Armado....................................................................7
■ Funcionamiento......................................................8
■ Cuidado y mantenimiento.......................................9
■ Figura numeras (ilustraciones)..............................i-v
CRAFTSMAN
®
TW0 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase this power tool is warranted against any defects in material or
workmanship. With proof of purchase, a defective product will be replaced free of charge.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web page: www.craftsman.com/warranty
This warranty does not cover the blades or rear bag, which are expendable parts that can wear out from normal use
within the warranty period.
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
GARANTÍA DE CUATRO AÑOS CRAFTSMAN
®
DURANTE CUATRO AÑOS a partir de la fecha de adquisición, esta herramienta eléctrica cuenta con garantía frente
a defectos de material o mano de obra. Adjuntando la prueba de compra, se reemplazará gratuitamente el producto
defectuoso.
Para detalles sobre la cobertura de la garantía para el reemplazo gratuito, visite la página web: www.craftsman.com/
warranty
Esta garantía no cubre las hojas o bolsa trasera, que son piezas consumibles que pueden desgastarse con el uso
normal durante el período de garantía.
Esta garantía se anula si se utiliza este producto durante la prestación de servicios comerciales o si se alquila a otra
persona.
Esta garantía le otorga derechos legales especícos y también puede tener otros derechos que varían de estado a
estado.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and
dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
Esta herramienta ofrece numerosas características para hacer más agradable y placentero su uso. En el
diseño de este producto se ha conferido prioridad a la seguridad, el desempeño y la abilidad, por lo cual se
facilita su manejo y mantenimiento.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
READ AND UNDERSTAND
ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or
serious personal injury.
This symbol points out important
safety instructions, which if not followed, could
endanger the personal safety and/or property of
yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in
this manual before attempting to operate this machine.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in
personal injury.
When using reel mowers, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury.
This machine was built to be
operated according to the rules for safe operation in
this manual. As with any type of power equipment,
carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury. This 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.
IMPORTANT!
WARNING!
WARNING!
DANGER!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of ammable liquids, gases, or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
■ Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
■ Never allow children to operate the equipment. This is
not a toy. Never allow adults to operate the equipment
without proper instruction.
■ Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
away.
■ Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses.
They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of eye injury. Use face mask if operation
is dusty.
■ Wear eye protection with side shields which are
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when operating this
product.
■ Do not expose to rain; store indoors.
■ Use only as described in this manual. Use only
identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and
accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard
or cause product damage.
■ Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to
prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
■ Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose
garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving
parts of the machine.
■ Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
■ Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or
when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear.
Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
■ Never place hands, fingers or feet inside the reel.
Although a motor does not power this mower, when the
wheels turn the reel spins and can cut.
■ Never mow when grass is wet as it can be slippery.
■ Do not use the reel mower while barefoot or while
wearing sandals.
■ Walk behind, never run, while using reel mower.
■ Always make sure of your footing when using this reel
mower.
■ Never intentionally strike or hit trees, fences, etc. This
can cause injuries or severely damage the reel mower
mechanisms.
■ Make sure your reel mower is in a safe operating
condition. Do not attempt to operate this reel mower if
damaged. Contact customer service or have the reel
mower repaired by a qualified repair service provider
before using.
■ Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR REEL MOWER
GENERAL OPERATION
Use of this reel mower should be restricted to individuals
who have read, understood and will follow the warnings
and instructions that are printed in this manual and on
the reel mower.
■ Carefully read all instructions on the reel mower and in
the manual before attempting to assemble and operate
the reel mower. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future reference, and consult it regularly.
■ In order to avoid contact with the blade or injury
caused by a thrown object, stay in the operating zone
behind the handles, and keep children and bystanders
at least 50 ft.(15 m) away from the mower while it is
in operation. Stop the motor immediately if someone
enters the mowing area.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■ Thoroughly inspect the area where the reel mower is
to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, toys, and
other objects that could be tripped over or thrown by the
blade. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
■ Plan your mowing pattern in such a way as to
avoid discharging material toward roads, sidewalks,
bystanders, etc.
■ Always wear a face mask or a dust mask when
operating the mower in a dusty environment.
■ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry
that can get caught in moving parts. The wearing of
protective gloves and safety footwear is recommended.
■ Do not use the reel mower for any job except that for
which it is intended. Do not force the reel mower.
■ Avoid dangerous environments. Do not operate the
mower in the rain or in wet or damp grass.
■ Mow only in daylight or in good articial light. Do not
rush a mowing job.
■ Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
■ Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind before and
while moving backward.
■ Never leave a running machine unattended.
■ Operate machine only in daylight or good articial light.
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 reel 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 stop the reel mower if a child or any
other person enters the mowing area.
■ Look behind and down for small children before and
while moving backwards.
■ 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 reel mower.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemical: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
lter out microscopic particles.
WARNING! (PROPOSITION65)
SYMBOLS
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Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning.
Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Read The Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and
understand operator’s manual before using this product.
Eye and Head Protection Always wear eye protection with side shields that are
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Ricochet Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal
injury or property damage.
Sharp Blade Danger – Keep hands and feet away from blade.
Operating on a slope Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15°.
Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
SYMBOLS
FEATURES
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The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this
product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may
result in property damage.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Cutting path .........................................................................................................................................16" (40 cm)
Height adjustments .................................................................................................................1 - 2” (2.6 - 5.1 cm)
Number of blades .........................................................................................................................5 Helical blades
Weight ........................................................................................................................................24.7 lbs (11.2 kg)
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding
of the information on the product and in this operator’s
manual as well as a knowledge of the project you
are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize
yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
REAR BAG
The rear bag prevents grass clippings from being
scattered across your lawn as you mow.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB
The height adjustment knob provides cutting height
adjustments.
ASSEMBLY
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UNPACKING
Before attempting to assemble, empty carton and
compare parts with parts list below.
■ Carefully remove the product and any accessories
from the box.
■ Inspect the parts to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
■ Do not discard the packing material until all parts
are examined.
■ If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-888-266-7096 for assistance.
■ Be sure to tighten the lock nuts when assembled to
prevent the handle from rocking.
PACKING LIST
See Figure 2.
■ 1-Top handle
■ 2-Center handle pieces
■ 2-Lower handle pieces
■ 8-Knobs
■ 8-Carriage bolts
■ 1-Reel mower body
■ 1-Bar frame
■ 1-Rear bag
ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE
See Figure 3-5.
NOTE: Do not completely tighten bolts until assembly
is complete.
■ Insert the two center handle pieces (4) into the left
and right side of the top handle (2) and secure with
two carriage bolts (3) and knobs (5) provided. (Fig. 3)
■ Connect the right lower handle (6) with the left
lower handle (7) and secure with two carriage bolts (3)
and knobs (5) provided. (Fig. 4)
■ Attach the top handle subassembly previously
assembled, to the lower handle subassembly using
four carriage bolts (3) and knobs (5) provided. (Fig. 5)
■ Tighten all the knobs on the joints of the handle
assembly.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE TO THE MOWER BASE
See Figure 6.
■ Align holes (1) at the lower end of each handle arm
with posts (2) extending from the mower base side
plates.
■ Slide lower ends of handle arms onto posts.
ATTACH THE REAR BAG
See Figure 7-10.
■ Take out all components in the packing.
■ Push the bar frame into the grass box tube, snap
the side fastening lugs on the grass box over the
bar frame, and snap the bottom fastening lug on the
grass box over the bar frame. (Fig. 7-8).
■ Place the hooks on the rear bag onto the roller
shaft. Secure the bag to the lower handle using the
belt supplied . (Fig. 9).
■ Adjust strap for proper height so the bag does not
rub the ground while mowing or transporting. (Fig.10).
Do not allow familiarity with this
product to make you careless. Remember that a
careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict
serious injury.
Do not use any attachments or
accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of
this product. The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING!
WARNING!
OPERATION
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CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
See Figure 11.
■ Use the roller assembly to adjust the cutting height
of the mower to four positions, from 1- 2 inches (2.6 -
5.1 cm).
■ For the highest cutting level, move the adjustment
knobs to position A as shown in Fig. 11.
■ For the lowest cutting level, move the adjustment
knobs to position B as shown in Fig. 11.
■ Set intermediate cutting heights by moving the
adjustment knobs to one of the two stops between
highest and lowest positions.
For best performance, align the edge of the cutting
blades to overlap the previously cut path. This will
ensure no grass is missed during the process.
NOTE: Do not use wheels as a reference point for
grass cut line.
MOWER BLADE ADJUSTMENTS
See Figure 12.
NOTE: Blades are factory adjusted.
■ Misalignment can occur, often caused by blades
being too loose or too tight. This can cause an
uneven cut or difculty pushing the mower.
■ Each end of the cutting bar is adjusted separately.
■ To move the cutting bar closer to the blades turn
the adjustment screw clockwise. To move the cutting
bar away from the blades turn the adjustment screw
counterclockwise.
■ When the space equals the thickness of paper (0.12
mm), insert a piece of paper between the blades and
the cutting bar, and slowly turn the wheel by hand.
■ The reel should cut the paper evenly at every point.
If not, it is necessary to readjust the cutting action.
CHECKING THE ADJUSTMENT
See Figure 13.
■ Turn mower upside down.
■ Insert a piece of paper between cutting bar and reel
blades, and slowly turn wheel by hand.
■ Each blade should cut across the paper in a
continuous line. If there are missed spots in the cut, it
is necessary to make further adjustments. See Mower
Blade Adjustments.
Blades are extremely sharp.
To avoid injury, do not touch blades when making
adjustments.
Do not overtighten adjustment
screws, as this could damage cutting bar. Both
screws must be tight on nal adjustment.
Αdjusting the screws for blade
adjustments is a very sensitive procedure. A sixteenth
of a turn is considered a major adjustment. Βefore
tightening one adjustment screw, make sure to loosen
the opposite screw an equal amount.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
CAUTION!
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