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Make certain the control cord is routed to the outside and below lower handle as shown in figure 1. Secure the handles using the curved head bolts, saddle washers and hand knobs as shown. Tighten securely. • Attach the control cord to the upper handle at the position shown in figure 1, using the cable tie provided. ATTACHING THE GRASS CATCHER OR CHUTE DEFLECTOR Your mower is equipped with a grass catcher to bag grass clippings, and a chute deflector to allow clippings to be discharged to the side when bagging is not desired. b. c. A WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR MOWER UNLESS THE COMPLETE GRASS CATCHER OR CHUTE DEFLECTOR IS PROPERLY MOUNTED ON THE MOWER. TO ATTACH THE GRASS CATCHER Lift the chute door on the back of the mower. Lower grass catcher into position. The grass catcher must rest firmly on the lower handle of the mower. Release the chute door. Make certain the magnets on the grass -catcher bag secure the chute door firmly, see figure 2. TO REMOVE THE GRASS CATCHER Raise the chute door and lift the grass catcher up. Release the chute door. TO ATTACH THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR Lift the chute door on the back of the mower. Insert the tab end of the chute deflector into the mower discharge opening, sliding the two tabs on the top of the chute deflector into the notches inside the discharge open--ing. See figure 3. One side at a time, push the lower edge of the discharge chute down until the tab on the discharge chute snaps into the hole in the mower. Release the chute door. A WARNING: MAKE CERTAIN ALL FOUR TABS ON THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR ARE SEATED SECURELY INTO THE MOWER BEFORE OPERATING THE MOWER. FIGURE 3. TO REMOVE THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR Lift the chute door on the back of the mower. Grasp the inside lower edge of the chute deflector. Pull upward and outward to remove the deflector. Release the chute door. 6 OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Motor/ Blade Control FIGURE 4. MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears Lawn Walk-Behind Mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade turns when the engine is running. _ MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL LEVER—must be held CORD RESTRAINT—helps prevent disconnection of against the handle to start and run the motor and blade. extension cord from motor/blade control. Release to stop the motor and blade. BEFORE USING YOUR LAWN MOWER, AGAIN REFER TO THE “SAFETY RULES” AS SHOWN ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL. The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting power tool operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over spectacles or standard glasses available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores. 7 HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL A WARNING: THE MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL ON THIS MOWER IS INSTALLED TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY AND IS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL. The motor/blade control requires the operator to be behind the handle to start and run the mower. When the operator releases the control lever, the motor will stop and an internal brake helps the blade to stop quickly. When the operator leaves the operating position to remove the grass catcher, change the cutting height, pick up sticks or other objects in the way, the motor will stop automatically when the motor/blade control lever is released. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT A WARNING: TURN OFF MOTOR AND DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT. The height adjustment knob is located on the left side of the deck. Turn the knob clockwise to lower cutting height; turn it counterclockwise to raise the cutting height. See figure 5. The cutting height range is approximately 1" to 3-1/2". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the motor not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. The average lawn should be cut approximately 1-1/2" to 2" during the cool season and over 2" during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. FIGURE 5. CORD CONNECTION A WARNING: USE ONLY UL APPROVED OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORD (MINIMUM 16 GAUGE RECOMMENDED). CORD RESTRAINT Attach extension cord (not provided with unit) to the cord restraint as follows. Form a small loop in the extension cord. Allow enough excess cord to make the connection to the motor/blade control (approximately 20 inches)....