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Instruction Manual
120 Volt
CONVERTIBLE MULCHING
MOWER
Model No. 900.370511
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Safety
&WARNING:
Assembly
Before using this product,
Operation
read this manual and follow
Maintenance
all its Safety Rules and
Parts List
Operating Instructions.
Espahol Pdg. 18
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
www.sears.com/craftsman
Form No. 90512524 Rev. 1 JULY 2007 Printed in Mexico
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Warranty 2 Product Specifications 14 Safety Instructions 2 Service andAdjustments 14 Maintenance 5 Storage 14 Assembly 6 Troubleshooting 15 Operation 8 Illustrated Parts List 16,17 Maintenance Schedule 13 EspaSol 18 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ONCRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER Fortwoyears fromdate ofpurchase, when thisCraftsman Power Mower ismaintained, lubricated, andtuned upaccording totheoperating andmaintenance instructions inthe owner's manual, Sears willrepair anydefect inmateria! orworkmanship freeof
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS anyone enters the area surrounding the mower. It is important for you to read and understand this manual. 6. Do not operate mower barefooted or The information it contains relates to while wearing sandals. Always wear substantial footwear. protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING 7. Do not pull mower backward unless PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used absolutely necessary. Always look to help you recognize this information. down and behind before and while moving ba
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repairs with the motor running or while SLOPEOPERATION the safety key is in the mower. Slopes areamajor factor related toslip andfallaccidents, which canresult in 7. Always remove safety key before adjust- ing, cleaning, repairing, inspecting, trans- severe injury. Operation on al! slopes requires extra caution, if you feel uneasy porting, storing or leaving the mower. on a slope, do not mow it. 8. Check grass catcher components and 1. Mow across the face of slopes; never the discharge guard fre
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petroleum-based products, solvents, or OPERATION: water to clean mower. Theoperation ofanylawn • Do not mow if switch does not turn mower canresult inforeign mower on and off. Have defective switch objects thrown into theeyes, replaced at Sears Service Center. which canresult insevere eye damage. Always wearsafety glasses or • Check damaged parts. Before further eyeshields while operating your lawn use of the mower, a guard or other part mower orperforming anyadjustments or that is damaged shoul
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A POLARIZED PLUG _I.WARNING: To prevent electric shock To reduce the risk of electric shock, this use only with an extension cord suitable mower has a polarized plug (one blade is for outdoor use, such as SW-A, SJOW-A, wider than the other). This mower must be SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A. used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or 3 wire extension cord. Polarized connections An extension cord must have adequate will fit together only one way. Make sure wire size (AWG or American
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A TO INSTALL GRASSCATCHER ,ILII.WARNING: Foryour ownsafety DO NOTusethismower without either the • Reach down between the mower handle Grasscatcher orMulch Insert inoperating and raise the rear door to a vertical position. position. (See Fig. A) • Remove the mulch insert. See page 11 To Remove Mulch insert. • Pick up the grasscatcher by the handle and lower the grasscatcher between the lawnmower handles. Position the grass- catcher hanger hooks on the metal rod under the rear door. (See Fig. B).
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KNOW YOUR MULCHING MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MULCHING MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your mulching mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your mulching mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. DANGER ! CAUTION ............... DANGER, KEEP HANDS OR WARNING _ AND FEET AWAY Grasscatcher Operat
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• Use the Height Adjustment Control to TO STOP MOWER raise deck for high cutting and lower To stop mower fully release your grip on deck for low cutting. the operator presence control switch. • Adjust cutting height to suit your ATTACHING EXTENSION requirements. Medium position is best CORD TO MOWER for most lawns. DO NOT connect the extension cord to • To raise or lower the cutting height, rest power source until you have finished the palm of your hand on the palm rest reading this manual and y
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Remember thattheblade always turns when themotor isrunning. TheOperator Presence Control Switch is alever thatyoupul!back tostart andrun themower. Theswitch requires youtobe positioned behind themower handle for mower operation. Tooperate theswitch, insert yourfinger intotheopening (A)andpush thelever outsothatyoucangrabitwithyour other hand. Pullthelever back toturntheunit onandholditagainst themower handle tokeep it running. Toturnthemower off, justrelease thelever. Thespring loaded "SNAP ACTI
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• ALWAYS turn the mower "OFF" and MOWING PROCEDURE unplug the mower when leaving it • Inspect area where mower is to be used unattended even for a short period of and remove all stones, sticks, wire, time. bones, and other debris which might be MULCHING thrown by the rotating blades. • Place most of the extension cord close • Your new mower is designed to re-cut to the electrical outlet, out of the path of the grass clippings many times and the mower. reduce them in size so that, as they fall in
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• Locate yourhand inthehandle pocket of • Remove square steel washer, plastic insulator washer and blade. themulch insert, liftandpul!outthe mulch insert completely. Blade Nut Plastic Square • Thereardischarge doorisspring Steel loaded. When yourelease itthedoor will Washer return totheclosed position. TO INSTALL MULCH INSERT Blade • Shut the mower off, wait until the blade stops and unplug the mower. • Raise the rear door and slide the mulch insert into the discharge opening until it Fan Base i
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• Sharpening theblade twice during amow- • Wear safety glasses and be careful not ingseason isusually sufficient under nor- to cut yourself. malcircumstances. Sand • Carefully file the cutting edges of the causes theblade todullfast.Ifyour lawn blade with a fine tooth file or hassandy soil,more frequent sharpen- sharpening stone. ingsarerequired. • Check balance of blade. See • Replace bent ordamaged blade instructions for blade balancing. immediately. • After blade is sharpened and balanced To
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CLEANING LUBRICATION • Release Operator Presence Control Nolubrication isrequired. Switch to turn mower off, wait for the IMPORTANT: Donotoilorgrease plastic blade to stop, and unplug mower! wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dustanddirtandwil!shorten the • Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the mower. Clean out any clippings lifeoftheself-lubricating bearings. Ifyou which may have accumulated on the feeltheymust belubricated, useonlya underside of the deck. dry,powdered g
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TROUBLE SHOOTING/CORRECTIVE ACTION GUIDE: PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION -Motor will not start - Check fuse or circud breaker to ensure power is to outlet - Check extension cord with another electrical device to ensure cord is good. - Call customer service representative 1 800 4 MY HOME -Motor keeps slowing - The underside of the mower may be down plugged with clippings. Turn mower off, wait for blade to stop and UNPLUG mower and ctean out. - Grass may be too tall, try pushing at a slower pace, or ra
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Garant fa 18 Especificaciones delproducto 31 Reglas deseguddad 18 Servicio yajustes 31 Mantenimiento 21 A[macenaje 31 Ensamblaje 23 Sotuci6n aproblemas frecuentes 32 Operacion 25 Itinerario demanten[m[ento 30 GARANTIA MMITADA POR DOS ANOS EN LA PODADORA CRAFTSMAN Sears repararA sin cargos cualquier defecto que se presente ell materiales o mano de obra de esta podadora Craftsman, durante dos afros a partir de la fecha de compra, siempre y cuando se le proporcione el mantenimiento, la lubricaci6n
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NORMAS DE SEGURIDAD: 3. SOlo deje que adultos responsables, familiarizados con las instrucciones, DEFINICIONES operen esta podadora. Es importante que lea y comprenda este 4. Limpie el area donde se usara la manual. podadora de objetos como piedras, palos, alambres, juguetes, huesos, etc., La informaciOn que contiene esta que pueden ser arrojados por la hoja. relacionada con la protecciOn de SU Los objetos que la hoja golpee pueden SEGURIDAD y la PREVENCION DE causar lesiones graves a personas.
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NII_IOS 13.Noopere lapodadora bajo elefecto de alcohol odrogas ocuando este Si el operador no estA alerta ante la cansado oenfermo. Mantengase presencia de ni_os, pueden ocurrir alerta, ponga atenci0n enIoqueeste accidentes trAgicos. Los ni5os con haciendo yuseelsentido comQn. frecuencia se sienten atraidos pot las podadoras y su funcionamiento. Nunca de 14.Evite losambientes peligrosos. Nunca pot sentado que los nii_os permaneceren opere lapodadora sobre pasto donde los vio por _31timavez. hdim
