Craftsman 900.370520 Manuel utilisateur

Operator's Manual

CRRFTSMRNo

CORDLESS

24 VOLT 19M

CONVERTIBLE MULCHING

MOWER

Model No. 900.370520

CAUTION: •Safety

Before using this product, read

this manual and follow all its .

Safety Rules and Operating

Instruotlons, •

Assembly

Operation

Maintenance

Parts

• Espahol

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 6017

264774-01

Warranty 2 Maintenance 16

Safety Instructions 2 Service and Adjustments 17

Assembly 5 Storage 17

Operation 8 Troubleshooting 18

Maintenance Schedule 16 Illustrated Parts List 19

Product Specifications 16 Parts Ordering 20

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained,

lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the

owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty

applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower

blades, blade adapters, and belts.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank-

shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained

in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY returning the Craftsman power mower to the

nearest Sears Service Center in the United States. This warranty applies only while this

product is in use 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, II 60179 USA.

WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this mower until you thoroughly read and com-

pletely understand all instructions, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to

comply can result in accidents Involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury.

Save Owner's Manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing

others who may use this mulching mower.

Safety standards require an Operator

Presence Control Switch to minimize the

risk of injury. Your unit is equipped with

such a Control Switch, Do not attempt to

defeat Its function under any circum-

stances,

TRAINING:

• Read this operator's manual carefully.

Become familiar with the controls and

know how to operate your mower prop-

erly. Learn how to quickly stop mower.

•Avoid dangerous environments. Do not

use your mower in the rain or in damp or

wet locations. Do not operate it in

gaseous or explosive atmospheres.

Motors normally spark and sparks may

Ignite fumes.

•Do not allow children to use your mower.

Never allow adults to use mower without

proper instructions.

•Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, especially small children and

pets.

• Use:mower only as described in this

manual.

• Do not operate mower if it has been

dropped or damaged in any manner.

Always have damage repaired before

using your mower.

• Do not use accessory attachments that

are not recommended in this manual.

Use of such attachments4-nay be haz-

ardous.

• The blade always turns when "the motor

is running.

• Avoid accidental starting. Do not play

with the Operator Presence Control

switch when mower is not in use.

PREPARATION:

• Always thoroughly check the area to be

mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks,

wires, bones, and other foreign objects.

These objects will be thrown by the

blade and can cause severe injury.

• Always wear safety glasses or eye

shields when starting and while using

your mower,

• Dress properly. Do not operate mower

when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

Wear only solid shoes with good traction

when mowing.

• Always make wheel height adjustments

before starting your mower. Do not

attempt to do this while the mower is

running.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not plug mower in until it is ready to

be used.

• Protect your lungs. Wear aface or dust

mask if mowing operation is dusty.

, Remove all adjusting wrenches from

mower before turning it on.

OPERATION:

The operation of any lawn mower

can result in foreign objects

thrown into the eyes, which can

result in severe eye damage. Always wear

safety glasses or eye shields while operat-

ing your lawn mower or performing any

adjustments or repairs. We recommend a

wide vision safety mask over the specta-

cles or standard safety glasses with side

shields, available at Sears.

•CAUTION: Frequently check gasscatch-

er bag for deterioration or wear. Replace.

if necessary, with identical Craftsman

bag. Failure to do so may result in injury

from mower discharge of grass and

debris.

• Keep your eyes and mind on your

mower and the area being cut. Do not let

other interests distract you.

• Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never

run while operating your mower. Always

be sure of your footing - keep a firm

hold on the handles and walk.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-

charge opening at all times.

• Always stop the motor whenever you

leave or are not using your mower, or

before crossing driveways, walks, roads,

and any gravel-covered areas.

• Never direct discharge of material toward

bystanders or allow anyone near the

mower _,hile you are operating it,

• Guard against electric shock. Repair or

replace damaged mower cord or exten-

sion cord immediately.

• Don't abuse the cord. Never pull lawn-

mower by the cord. Disconnect by gently

pulling the plug, not the cord.

•Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing

your mower, stop the motor and make

absolutely sure the blade and all moving

parts have stopped. Then unplug the

cord to prevent accidental starting.

• If lawn mower strikes a foreign object,

follow these steps:

i) Stop lawn mower. Release the switch.

ii) Remove safety key.

iii) Inspect for damage.

iv) Repair any damage before restarting

and operating the lawn mower.

• Do not operate your mower if it vibrates

abnormally. Excessive vibration is an

indication of damage; stop the motor and

safely check for the cause of vibration.

Repair as required.

• Do not run the motor indoors.

• Never cut grass by pulling the mower

towards you. Mow across the face of

slopes, never up and down or you might

lose your footing. Do not mow exces-

sively steep slopes. Use caution when

operatingthe moweron uneventerrain

orwhenchangingdirections- maintain

goodfooting.

• Neveroperateyourmowerwithoutprop-

erguards,platesorothersafetydevices

in place.

• Don'tforcethemower.Itwilldo thejob

betterandsaferattherateforwhichit is

designed.Whenmowingonroughsur-

facesor in highgrass,selecta higher

cuttingposition.

•Don't overreach. Keep proper footing

and balance at all time.

• Stay alert. Watch what you are doing

and use common sense. Do not operate

mower when you are tired. Do not run or

rush when mowing.

• Do not operate mower while under the

influence of drugs, alcohol, or any med-

ication. Attempting to do so can result in

serious injury.

• Keep away from blade area. Be aware of

the risk of injury. Keep hands and feet

away from the blade.

• DANGER: DO NOT attempt to remove

cut material or unclog debris from under

mower deck while blade is moving, or

you will be seriously injured.

•If mower stalls, release operator pres-

ence control switch and wait for blade to

stop rotating. Remove safety key before

attempting to remove anything from

under mower deck. Thoroughly inspect

and have any damage repaired before

restarting and operating mower.

BATTERY OPERATION & CARE

CAUTION: Use only identical replacement

battery. Take mower to a Sears Service

Center for Battery Replacement.

The battery in your cordless mower is a

24-volt sealed lead acid system. Since

there is no liquid contained within the bat-

tery, the mower can be stored in any posi-

tion without fear of leakage.

•To get maximum battery life, fully

charge battery prior to initial use.

•It may take 2 or 3 initial charging cycles

to achieve maxiumum run time capacity,

•The battery should be charged after

every use, even if not fully discharged.

•For optimum performance the battery

should be kept on constant charge when

not in use.

•The battery charges best in a cool, dry

place.

•The battery does not need to be fully dis-

charged before recharging.

•The battery can be safely stored clown to

-40°C (-40°F).

•The battery is maintenance free.

• Off-season storage

i. In warmer Climates to ensure optimum

performance, the battery should be

maintained on constant charge.

ii. The mower may be stored with the

charger disconnected if all of the fol-

lowing conditions are met.

-the mower is fully charged before stor-

ing.

-the average temperature of the stor-

age location is below 10°C (50°F)

-Storage duration is less than 6 months

CHARGER SAFETY RULES

•Plug charger directly into an electrical

outlet. DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD.

Never carry charger by cord. Do not

disconnect the charger from the outlet

or mower by pulling it by the cord.

•CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire,

electrical shock, or personal injury do

not attempt to use this charger with any

other product. Likewise, do not attempt

to charge the mower with any other

charger.

• Do not service mower with charger or

safety key installed.

•Do not operate a damaged charger.

Replace damaged cords or charger

immediately at a Sears Service Center.

• Always charge the mower in adry area

protected from the weather. Do not

expose the mower or charger to rain.

Do not charge in wet locations. Do not

charge mower when temperature is

above 40°C (104°F) or below 5°C

(41 °F).

• Keep the mower and charger away

from water and heat sources, (such as

radiators, heaters, stoves etc.), flames

or chemicals. Be careful not to damage

the charger cord. Keep cord away from

sharp edges.

CAUTION:Unplugchargerfromwallout-

letbeforeunpluggingchargercordfrom

mower.Failuretodo so mayresultin per-

sonalinjuryordamageto charger.Always

unplugchargerbeforeattemptingtoclean

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.

To Unfold Handle

Raise the handle section into place and

secure by tightening the two knobs. See

figure below.

WARNING: For your own safety DO NOT

use this mower without either the

Grasscatcher or Mulch Insert in operating

position.

Knobs Handle

GRASSCATCHER ASSEMBLY

•Slide the grassbag onto the grasscatcher

frame. (See Fig. A)

• The grassbag has attachment clips sewn

around the bag opening.

• Attach the two top clips to the frame,

then attach the side clips, and lastly the

bottom clip. (See Fig. B)

• Refer to "To Install Grasscatcher" instruc-

tion before attaching to mower.

TO INSTALL GRASSCATCHER

• Reach down between the mower handle

and raise the rear door to a vertical posi-

tion. (See Fig. A)

• Remove the mulch insert. See page 12

"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).

•Release the rear door.

WARNING: Never operate the mower

unless the hanger hooks on the grass-

catcher are seated properly, and the rear

discharge door rests firmly against the top

of the grasscatcher.

TO INSTALL SIDE

DISCHARGE CHUTE

Shut the mower off, wait until the blade

stops, and unplug power cord.

Reach down between the mower han-

dles, raise the rear door and hold it up

with one hand. Ensure that the mulch

insert has been removed. See page 12,

"To Remove Mulch Insert",

• Grasp the discharge chute with the other

hand and while tilting It downwards Insert

its hook into the mower's discharge

opening. (See Fig. A)

• Rotate the chute until it is in flat contact

with the deck, and the bottom ribs fit into

the deck grooves. (See Fig. B)

• Lower the rear door until it rests on top

of the discharge chute.

WARNING:

• Do not use the discharge chute if it is

damaged.

• For your own safety, DO NOT use the

mower without either the grasscatcher,

mulch insert, or the discharge chute in

operating position.

KNOW YOUR MULCHING MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

MOWER. See diagram below to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls

and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

These symbols may appear on your mower or in literature supplied with the product.

Learn and understand their meaning.

CAUTION

OR WARNING I_.,_,-_ DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

MEETS UL 1447 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary, walk-behind, electrically powered lawn mowers conform to the safety

requirements of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standard 1447.

WARNING: Blade always turns when motor is running.

Safety key (1)

Operator Presence Control Switch consists

of Bail handle (2) and Switch lever (3)

Handle adjustment knobs (4)

Handle storage knobs (5)

Grassbag (6)

Cutting Height Adjustment Release (7)

Cutting height indicator (8)

CHARGING BATTERY

Although your mower battery was fully

charged when it left the factory, it is nec-

essary to recharge it before initial use.

This will ensure that the battery operates

at full performance capability.

There are two charge Indicator lights on

your mower. The red light (1) glows while

the battery is charging. The green light (2)

glows when the battery is fully charged.

During the mowing season, plug the

charger into mower whenever mower is

not being used.

Safety Key

To prevent accidental start-up or unautho-

rized use, your mower has a removable

Safety Key (3). The mower will not oper-

ate when the Safety Key is removed. The

Safety Key has a hole in its center to allow

for storage on a nail, out of the reach of

children.

CAUTION: Always remove Safety Key

from mower when leavingmower unat-

tended, even for a short period of time.

To Charge Battery

•Remove safety key (3).

•Plug the charger cord (4) into the recep-

tacle (5) on the mower. The charger

cord plug has aretaining clip (6) which

wilt lock the plug into the mower while

charging to avoid accidental removal.

• Insert the 120 volt plug (7) of the charg-

er (8) into the wall receptacle.

• The red light on the mower should come

on Indicating you have power and the

battery Is being charged. The red light

should extinguish and the green light

Gome on when oharglng is complete. It

takes approximately 24 hours to cherge

sfully dls0harged battery,

For opllmun_ pert_]tm_mce during the

mowing season, always connect the

mower to the charger when mower is

not in use.

• To remove the plug from the mower,

press retaining clip (6) firmly in the

direction of the arrow and pull plug from

charging receptacle on mower.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

(1-1/2" TO 3-1/2")

CAUTION: Before making any adjust-

ments, release switch to turn mower off,

wait for blade to stop, and remove safety

key.

• Your mower features a "one touch"

wheel height adjustment system. This

system adjusts all four wheels at the

same time.

• To raise or lower the cutting height, place

the palm of your hand on the palm rest

(1) and with your fingers squeeze

upward.on the finger grip (2) and hold.

(See Fig. A)

• While holding thefinger gdp up, you _an

raise or lower the cutting height. The

mower has seven cutting height posi-

tions. They are indicated by the scale

(1) and pointer (2) at the front of the

mower. (See Fig. B)

• When you have the mower at the height

you want, hold it in place by gripping the

mower's lower right handle bar with

your left hand. Then release your right

hand from the finger grip to lock the cut-

ting height into place.

NOTE; To ensure that the deck is securely

locked in one of the seven cutting posi-

tions, press down on the palm rest after

releasing the finger grip.

HANDLE ADJUSTMENT .....................

Your mower has a variable height handle

adjustment feature. To adjust the handle

position, use the following procedure:

•Remove both knobs (1) on the middle

part of the handlebars and remove the

bolts (2).

• Slide the upper handle into one of the 3

adjustment positions (3), aligning the

holes in the upper and lower handles,

• Insert the bolts and install the knobs,

tightening securely. The knobs should

always be on the outside of the handles

to avoid interference with the rear door

and grass bag.

TO STOP MOWER

To stop mower fully release your grip on

the operator presence control switch,

TO START MOWER

• Make sure that charger cord is

unplugged from the mower.

Insert Safety Key into place on motor

shroud. Push key down until it is seated.

The mower is now operational and can

be started by activating the switch sys-

tem.

CAUTION: Never attempt to override the

operation of this switch and key system.

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROL SWITCH

CAUTION: Federal regulations require an

Operator Presence Control Switch to be

installed on lawn mowers in order to mini-

mize the risk of blade contact injury, DO

NOT under any circumstances attempt to

defeat the function of this switch, Remem-

ber that the blade always turns when the

motor is running.

To operate the operator presence control

switch, first grasp the bail handle (1) and

pull it to the handlebar (2). Then firmly

push the switch lever (3) forward until it

snaps into the "on" position. To turn the

mower off, just release the bail handle.

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