Craftsman 247.370160 User Manual [en, es]

Operator's Manual

19-inch Electric Rotary Mower

Model No. 247.370160

CAUTION: Before using this products read this manual and follow ail safety rules and operating instructions.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

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• ASSEMBLY

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November 17, 2009

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Statement...........................................................2

Safety Instructions.............................................................3

Safety Labels.....................................................................7 Troubleshooting

Slope Guide......................................................................8

Assembly........................................................................10

Operation........................................................................13

Service and Maintenance

Off-Season Storage.........................................................18

Parts List Español Service Numbers

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WARRANTY STATEMEN

Craftsman Two Year Limited Warranty

If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect Sears Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair.

This warranty does not include:

• Expendable items which can wear out from normal use within the warranty period, such as the grass bag and rotary mower blade.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent motor shafts and the failure to operate or maintain the equipment according to all supplied instructions.

This warranty applies for only 90 days if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store,

This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.

Sears, Roebuck and

Co.,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Motor: 12 Amperes

MODEL NUMBE

Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase

Record the model number, serial number,

and date of purchase above.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION

AWARNING

This symbol points out important safety instructions

which, it not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read

attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility:

persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instruc tions in this manual and on the machine.

and follow all instructions in this manual before

Restrict the use of this power machine to

This machine was built to be operated according to the rules tor 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.

When using electric lawn mowers, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. These basic precautions include the following:

Double Insulated Lawn Mower

Double insulation is a concept in the safety of electric lawn mowers, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. Wherever there is electric current in the mower, there are two complete sets of insulation to protect the user. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor compo nents with protecting insulation.

Servicing of a lawn mower with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For repair service we suggest you take the lawn mower to your nearest authorized service dealer. Always use original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) replacement parts when servicing.

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AWARNING

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur it the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

• Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.

• Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children.

• Use extreme care when approaching blind comers, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower.

Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult.

OPERATION

General Operation:

• Read this operator's manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

• Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it.

This machine is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. This machine has been designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.

Cniy responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this machine.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other foreign objects which could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.

Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharg ing material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.

To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, stay in operator zone behind handles and keep children, bystanders, helpers and pets at least 75 feet from mower while it is in opera tion. Stop machine it anyone enters area.

Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never operate this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under cutting deck. Contact with blade can amputate hands and feet.

A missing or damaged discharge chute can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries.

Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not hold on to the mower it you are falling; release the handle immediately.

Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping and then follow these steps:

Step back from mower to fully extend your arms. Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way toward you. Repeat these steps as needed. Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or

drugs. Stay alert — Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do

not operate lawn mower when you are tired. The motor/blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt

to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade. The motor/blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released.

Never operate the mower in the rain or in damp or wet grass. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your footing, release the motor/blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds.

Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Walk, never run. Stop the motor/blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the

engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is gener ally a warning of trouble.

Shut the motor off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating.

Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge chute, grass catcher, motor/blade control handle or other safety protective devices in place and working. Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the lawn mower. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used tor this measure of safety.

To prevent electric shock use only with a UL listed extension cord set suitable for outdoor use, such as Type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.

Extension Cord—Make sure your extension cord set is in good condition and is heavy enough to carry the current load your lawn mower will draw. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge cord. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.

MINIMUM WIRE SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS

FOR 120 VOLT APPLIANCES USING 10 -12 AMPS Cord Length (ft.) 25 50 100 150 Wire Size (AWG) 16 16 14 12

To reduce the likelihood of disconnection of the extension cord set from the mower, be sure to use the cord restraint provided as well as a modern, tightly fitting extension cord.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this lawn mower has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The mower plug will only fit into the polarized extension cord one way. If the plug does not fit

fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not tit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not tit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.

If extension cord is damaged in any manner during use, discon nect extension cord from house receptacle mower.

Circuit Breaker/Fuses—The mower should be operated on a 15 AMP or 20 AMP circuit. If difficulty in starting is experienced with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker or the mower's built-in overload protection switch frequently trips, contact your nearest authorized service dealer. Do not use a higher rated circuit breaker or fuse without consulting your power company.

Do not abuse the cord by pulling the mower by the cord or yank ing it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact Customer Support for assistance or the name of the nearest service dealer.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION

Slope Operation:

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result In severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this machine on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it.

Do:

1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

2. Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

3. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your balance, release the motor/blade control handle immediately, and the blade will stop rotating within three (3) seconds.

Do Not:

1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you could lose your footing or balance.

2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge.

3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping.

SERVICE

• When servicing mower, use original equipment manufacturer

• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade

• Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

• Inspect lawn mower cord and extension cords periodically and

• Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

• To reduce a fire hazard, keep the motor free of grass, leaves and

• Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent intervals

• Maintain your mower with care — Keep mower blade sharp and

• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation

• After striking a foreign object, stop the motor and disconnect

• Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail shield are

• When not in use, store lawn mower indoors in a dry area, locked-

• Maintain or replace safety and instructional labels, as necessary.

• According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)

(OEM) replacement parts listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”

and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the power cord when not in use and to prevent unintended starting.

replace immediately, it damaged. Lawn mower cord should be repaired by an authorized service dealer only.

debris build-up.

for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, and worn) Replace blade with the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) blade only, listed in this manual.

clean for best and safest performance. Mower blades are sharp and can cut, wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them.

in safe working condition.

regularly.

the power cord. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before operating the mower.

subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) parts only, listed in this manual.

up and/or out of the reach of children.

and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product has an

Average Useful Life

operation. At the end of the inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively. Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death

of seven (7) years, or 140 hours of

Average Useful Life

have the machine

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY SYMBOLS

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Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and

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DANGER — ROTATING BLADES

To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately.

DANGER — BYSTANDERS

Do not mow when children or others are around.

DANGER — HAND/ FOOT CUT

Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.

DANGER — THROWN DEBRIS

Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade in any direction. Wear safety glasses.

DANGER — SLOPES

Use extra caution on slopes. Do not mow slopes greater than 15°.

WARNING— ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Do not operate the mower in the rain.

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AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE UNIT TO WATER OR OPERATE UNIT ON WET GROUND. REPLACE DAMAGED CORD IMMEDIATELY.

• DISCONNECT FROM SUPPLY CIRCUIT BEFORE SERVICING OR REMOVING BLADE.

• KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.

• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.

READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL. KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (BLADE CONTROL, TRAILING SHIELD, DISCHARGE COVER,ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING. IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.

WHEN REPAIRING THIS UNIT USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. PARTS MUST BE RE ASSEMBLED IN PROPER ORDER TO MAINTAIN DOUBLE INSULATION PROTECTION. REFER TO REPAIR PARTS SECTION OF YOUR OWNERS MANUAL OR CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. ,

• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE BLADE IN

ANY DIRECTION. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.

• USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES. DO NOT MOW SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°. MOW ACROSS, NEVER UP AND DOWN. NEVER PULL MOWER CLOSE TO YOUR FEET. LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE MOVING BACKWARDS.

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ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

right hand corresponds to the right side of the mower; your left hand corresponds to the left side of the mower.

Stand behind the mower as it you were going to operate it. Your

3. Tighten star knobs securing lower handle to handle brackets. See

LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON

The following items are packaged loose in the carton: Operator’s Manual, Grass Catcher

REMOVING THE UNIT FROM THE CARTON

1. Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat on the ground. Remove all packing inserts.

2. Move the mower and grass catcher out of the carton.

3. Make certain the carton has been completely emptied before discarding it.

ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE

NOTE:

and lower handles.

1. Loosen each hand knob found on the inside of the upper handle.

2. Gently lift and pivot the upper handle into the operating position

Remove any packing material which may be between upper

as shown in Figure 1. Make certain the lower handle is seated

Figure 2. Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets.

ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

tacle (outlet) prior to routing it through the cord retainer and connecting the extension cord to the mower's cord outlet receptacle.

To properly route your extension cord through the cord retainer:

not

plug your extension cord into the power source recep

Approximately 14 to 16-inches from its end, crease your extension cord to form a tight loop.

Push the loop through the bottom hole in the cord retainer. See Figure 4-A.

Position the loop over the clip found on the cord retainer and pull down until the cord fits snugly into the clip. See Figure 4-B.

GRASS CATCHER

Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher (if needed). Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside).

a. Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is at the

b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over frame rods. See Figure

c. Attach center top of bag from inside of bag.

bottom.

5. All the plastic channels except center top of bag attach from outside of bag.

NOTE:

is recommended. A 50-foot, 16-gauge cord is acceptable. Refer to the small chart found in Safe Operation Practices.

The cord retainer and the guide bar work together to secure your extension cord and safely limit its movement. The cord retainer (with the extension cord) will slide along the guide bar as the mower is moved to the left or to the right.

Use a UL-approved extension cord. A 100-foot, 14-gauge cord

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ASSEMBLY

Follow steps below to attach grass catcher: a. Lift rear discharge door. b. Remove rear mulching baffle. c. Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge

door so that It rests on the grass catcher. See Figure 6.

Figure 6

To remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the mower. Lift grass catcher up and out, off of the pivot rod. Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower.

CONVERTING TO SIDE DISCHARGE

To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the unit, the rear mulching baffle is installed, and rear discharge door is closed.

1. On the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug.

2. Slide chute hooks under hinge pin on mulching plug assembly.

Awarning

Never operate mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the pivot rod and the rear discharge door rests firmly against top of the grass catcher.

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the rear left wheel. See Figure 8.

See Figure 7.

NOTE:

you are not mulching.

Do not remove side mulching plug at any time, even when

Figure 7

Move the lever forward or back for desired cutting height. Release lever towards mower deck.

OPERATION

AWARNING

The motor / blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.

The motor/blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. See Figure 9. The motor/blade control handle engages and disengages the motor and blade.

OVERLOAD PROTECTION SWITCH

The mower is equipped with an overload protection switch, located on the motor/blade control. This overload protection switch may pop out when too much strain is placed on the motor. Refer to Maintenance & Adjustments Section to reset this switch.

CORD RESTRAINT

The cord restraint is located on the back of the upper handle, and when used properly, helps to protect the motor/blade control and extension cord powering the unit.

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER

The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to the Assembly Section.

Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the operating position behind the mower when using it. To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit should be in a stable position while starting.

Connecting to an Electrical Power Source

This mower should be operated on a 15 or 20 AMP circuit. If you experience difficulty in starting with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit

breaker, contact your nearest Sears or other qualified service dealer. Do not use a higher rated fuse or breaker without consulting your power company.

AWARNING

OPERATION

NOTE: Connect your extension cord to the mower as instructed in the Set Up section prior to plugging your extension cord into an electrical outlet. Refer to Figure 10.

STOPPING THE MOTOR

The blade continues to rotate for a tew seconds after the motor is shut off. If motor does not come to a stop when the motor/blade control handle is released, contact a Sears or other authorized service dealer.

Release the blade/motor control handle to stop the motor and blade.

USING YOUR LAWN MOWER

Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or motor. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.

If you strike a foreign object, stop the motor, and unplug from the power supply circuit. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower. Excessive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired.

Plug your extension cord into any convenient (indoor or outdoor)

120-volt, 60-cycle AC outlet or receptacle. Your mower will oper

ate satisfactorily on a circuit with a 15 ampere breaker. NOTE: To avoid tripping circuit breakers, select an outlet on a

circuit that is not overloaded. Do NOT select an outlet that is on a circuit hosting appliances such as a refrigerator.

Stand behind the mower in the operating position. Depress the (red) starter button and hold it in. See Figure 11. NOTE: Starting the mower’s motor also engages the blade. While holding the starter button in, pivot the motor/blade control

handle upward against the upper handle to start the motor and engage the blade. See Figure 11.

• To prevent electric shock, do not operate the mower in damp or

• Always start from the point closest to the power source where the

• Do not allow the extension cord to wrap around trees, shrubs

USING AS MULCHER

For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher or side discharge chute from the mower. For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of four inches, mulching is not recommended. Use the grass catcher to bag clippings instead.

AWARNING

wet conditions.

cord is connected. Never mow around the lawn in circles; travel back and forth across the lawn, starting from the point closest to the outlet and then moving away from the outlet so the cord lies in the cut portion of the lawn, out of the way.

or other obstacles. When picking up the extension cord, wind the cord in a series of equal loops on each side of your hand to prevent snarling.

USING GRASS CATCHER

You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are operating the mower.

1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in the Assembly

2. Stop motor completely by releasing the blade/motor control

3. Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away from the

NOTE: The mower’s motor will NOT start it you fail to hold the starter button in while pivoting the motor/blade control handle upward.

Release the (red) starter button.

section. Grass clippings will automatically collect in bag as you run mower. Operate mower till grass bag is full.

handle. Make sure that the unit has come to a complete stop.

mower to remove the bag. Dispose of the grass clippings and reinstall the bag when complete.

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