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19-inch Rechargeable
Rotary Mower
Model No. 247.370480
CAUTION: Before using this products read this manual and follow ail safety rules and operating instructions.
® SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
• ESPAÑOL P. 22
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LISTED UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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FORM NO. 769-04644A |
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January 11, 2010 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Statement......................................................... |
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Service and Maintenance |
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Safety Instructions............................................................ |
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Off-Season Storage....................................................... |
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Safety Labels.............................................................................. |
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Troubleshooting.............................................................. |
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Slope Guide................................................................................ |
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Parts List........................................................................ |
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Assembly................................................................................... |
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Español.......................................................................... |
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Operation.................................................................................. |
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Service Numbers.............................................. |
Back Cover |
WARRANTY STATEMENT
Craftsman Two Year Limited Warranty
If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, 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 applies only while this product is used in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS |
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Battery: 12 Volt
Date of Purchase
Motor: 48 Volt DC
Record the model number, serial number. and date of purchase above.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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This symbol points out important safety instructions A 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 you see this symbol, HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instruc tions in this manual and on the machine.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if operator is not alert to presence of children. Chil dren are often attracted to mower and 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 corners, 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 old to operate a power mower. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.
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. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
This machine is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.
Don’t force lawn mower - it will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the instruc tions in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent. Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this machine.
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.
AWARNING
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:
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 discharging 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 operation. Stop machine if 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.
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 cover 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 if 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.
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•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.
•Do not charge the mower in rain, or in wet conditions.
•Never operate the mower in rain 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 blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
•If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally 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 trailing shield, discharge cover, 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.
•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 your Sears Service Center for assistance.
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 unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it.
Do:
•Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
•Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Service
If the mower’s built-in overload protection switch frequently trips, contact your nearest Sears Service Center for repair.
Remove key and store idle lawn mower indoors when not in use. Allow motor to cool before storing in any inclosure. Lawn mower should be stored indoors in a dry, high, or locked-up place, out of reach of children.
When servicing use only identical replacement parts listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifi cations may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Remove the key to prevent accidental starting.
Remove key before servicing, cleaning, or removing material from the lawn mower.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
To reduce a fire hazard, keep the motor cover free of grass, leaves and debris build-up.
Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent intervals 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.
Maintain your mower with care — Keep mower blade sharp and 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.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
Never attempt to make wheel or cutting height adjustments while the motor is running.
After striking a foreign object, stop the motor, remove the key, and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before operating the mower.
Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trailing shield are 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.
•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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Do Not:
•Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you could lose your footing or balance.
•Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge.
•Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping.
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DANGER — ROTATING BLADES |
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Do not mow when children or others are around. |
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DANGER — HAND/ FOOT CUT |
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Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. |
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DANGER — THROWN DEBRIS |
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Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade in any direction. Wear safety glasses. |
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DANGER — SLOPES |
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Use extra caution on slopes. Do not mow slopes greater than 15°. |
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> REMOVE KEY BEFORE SERVICING OR REMOVING BLADE.
'KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.
'DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
•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.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL. KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (SLADE CONTROL, TRAILING SHIELD, DISCHARGE C0VER,ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING. IF DAMAGED. REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.
AWARNING
WHEN REPAIRING THIS UNIT USE
ONLY I DENTiCAL REPLACEMENT
PARTS. REFER TO REPAIR PARTS
SECTION OF YOUR OWNERS
MANUAL OR CONTACT YOUR
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT
OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE C6VER OR
GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
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MULCH/BAG/SIDE DISCHARGE
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ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: Be certain to charge the battery tor at least 14 hours before operating your mower. Refer to Operation section.
NOTE: Stand behind the mower as it you were going to operate it. Your right hand corresponds to the right side of the mower; your left hand corresponds to the left side of the mower.
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 comers 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
1. Remove any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles.
2.Loosen each hand knob found on the inside of the upper handle.
3.Gently lift and pivot the upper handle into the operating position as shown in Figure 1.
6. Tighten star knobs securing lower handle to handle brackets. See Figure 2. Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets.
ATTACHING THE GRASS CATCHER
1. Lift rear discharge door.
Remove star knobs from handle mounting brackets and secure the lower handle onto the handle brackets by placing the lower hole of the lower handle onto the pins of the handle brackets.
5. Secure the upper handle and lower handle by tightening the hand knobs. Each carriage bolt must be seated properly into the square hole found in the plastic connector.
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3. Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge door so NOTE: Do not remove the side mulching plug at any time, even when that it rests on the grass catcher. See Figure 4. you are not mulching.
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the rear left wheel. See Figure 6.
1. Pull the lever out and away from the mower.
2. Move the lever forward or back for desired cutting height.
3. Release lever towards mower deck.
To remove the grass catcher, lift the rear discharge door on the mower. Lift the grass catcher up, off of the pivot rod. Release the rear discharge door.
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.
CONVERTING TO SIDE DISCHARGE
To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the unit. Replace the rear mulching baffle and close rear discharge door. To discharge grass to the side:
1.Lift mulching plug on the right side of mower.
2.Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly and lower the side mulching plug. See Figure 5.
AWARNING
Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn mower without first stopping motor and removing key.
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OPERATION
MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
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 7. The motor/blade control handle engages and disengages the motor and blade. The motor/blade control consists of three parts - starter button, motor/blade control handle, and key.
Release the motor/blade control handle to stop the motor and blade. Remove the key to prevent accidental starting when equipment Is unattended.
AWARNING
The blade will be rotating whenever the motor Is running.
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.
BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR
The battery level Indicator Is located on the motor cover. The Indicator shows the condition of the battery and Is on when the motor Is on. The Indicator lit all the way to the right Indicates the battery Is fully charged; as the Indicator Is lit more toward the left. It Indicates the battery Is discharging. See Figure 7 Inset.
IMPORTANT: It the far left red light Illuminates, the batteries will need to be recharged before further use. Continued operation before charging may shorten the life of the batteries.
CIRCUIT BREAKER RESET BUTTON
The mower Is equipped with a circuit breaker reset button, located on the motor/blade control. Refer to Figure 7. This circuit breaker reset button may pop out when too much strain Is placed on the motor. Refer to Maintenance Section to reset this button.
KEY
The key must be present and Inserted before the motor can be started. See Figure 8. DO NOT TURN KEY.
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OPERATION
CHARGING THE BATTERY
IMPORTANT: Always disconnect battery charger (or extension cord,
Charge the mower for 14 hours before initial use. Charge mowerit used) from the electrical outlet first, then disconnect battery charger from mower.
indoors in a dry area out of the weather. DO NOT charge in rain or wet locations.
IMPORTANT: Use only the battery charger provided with this mower (Part number 725-04387).
Plug the battery charger into the mower first, and then into any standard 110/120 volt household electrical outlet. See Figure 8 inset for battery charging location on mower.
NOTE: If an extension cord is required, use one that is at least wire size 16 AWG. Connect the extension cord to charger before plugging extension cord into electrical outlet.
AWARNING
The battery contains corrosive fluid and toxic material - HANDLE WITH CARE. Keep away from children. Do not puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or incinerate. Explosive gases could be vented during charging or discharging. Use in a well ventilated area, away
from sources of ignition. ________________________________ 3. Charge the mower.
IMPORTANT: Always recharge mower fully. The charger is a two stage charger. The first stage, equalize, supplies a higher voltage to the batteries. This helps speed charge time and balance the charge across the individual batteries. The second stage, float, supplies a lower voltage. This prevents the batteries from experiencing overcharging damage and also “tops off” the battery charge. Depending on battery condition the equalize stage will complete in approximately 8 hours. When the equalize stage is complete the charger's green LED will stop blinking. This starts the float stage. During the float stage the chargers green LED will be on continuously. The float stage will “top off” the batteries in approximately 4-6 hours, again, depending on the condition of the battery. However, a full 14 hour charge is always recommended.
NOTE: It is recommended that the mower be charged once every two months during storage.
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OPERATION
USING YOUR LAWN MOWER
AWARNING
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing
any adjustments or repairs on it._ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _
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.
AWARNING
If you strike a foreign object, stop the motor, and remove the key. 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.
When using the side discharge, the most effective mowing pattern is one that allows the clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn.
DO NOT use mower in the rain.
For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass.
For best results, do not cut wet grass because It tends to stick to the underside of the deck preventing proper mulching or discharge of grass clippings. New or thick grass may require a narrower cut.
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