Craftsman CMCMW220 Guide D'utilisation page 12

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Adjusting Handle Height (Fig. A, D)
The mower is shipped in storage mode. You will need to
adjust the handle to operating position before continuing.
1. To unlock the lower handle
open the two handle height adjust levers
height adjust levers 15
lower handle 5 .
2. Raise the lower handle to the operating position. Take
care to not pinch or stress the cord.
3. Close the handle height adjust levers
lower handle into position.
NOTE: If the connection between the handle and lever
is too tight or too loose, open the lever and adjust the
depth of the lever by turning the lever clockwise or
counterclockwise. Close it again until each lever stays
securely closed and the handle is secure and will not move.
Attaching Upper Handle (Fig. A, E)
1. Line up the holes on the bottom of the upper handle
with the holes on the top of the lower handle
care to not pinch or stress the cord.
NOTE: Make sure the cord is located on the front of both
handles. If it is not it may result in the cord tangling and the
inability to easily store the mower.
2. From the outside of the upper handle
lock levers 16 through the two handle holes. Repeat for
the opposite side.
3. From the inside of the upper handle loosely tighten a
knob 17 onto each handle lock lever
4. Rotate the upper handle
Take care to not pinch or stress the cord.
5. Close the handle lock levers
handle into position.
NOTE: If the connection between the handle and lever
is too tight or too loose, open the lever and adjust the
depth of the lever by turning the lever clockwise or
counterclockwise. Close it again until each lever stays
securely closed and the handle is secure and will not move.
Grass Collection Bag (Fig. F)

DANGER: Turn unit off and remove safety key and
battery packs.
1. Lift the rear door cover
bag 10 onto the mower so the bag hooks
on the lugs 19 as shown in Fig. F. Then lower the rear
door cover.
2. If installed, remove side discharge chute
sure side flap is fully down.
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Side Discharge (Fig. A, G)

DANGER: Turn unit off and remove safety key and
battery packs.
1. To operate mower in side discharge mode, remove the
grass collection bag 10
2. Be sure rear door cover
3. Lift the side flap 13 and hook side discharge chute
onto the mower.
10
5 from the storage position,
15 . The handle
are located on both sides of the
15 , securing the
5
4 , slide the handle
20 .
4 into its operating position.
16 securing the upper
9 and place the grass collection
18 rest
14 and make
.
9 is closed.
4. Release the side flap and ensure the side discharge
chute 14
NOTE: The rear door cover
that the opening (at the bottom) cannot be completely
closed off.
Mulching (Fig. A, F, G)

DANGER: Turn unit off and remove safety key and
battery packs.
1. To operate mower in mulching mode, remove the grass
collection bag
2. Be sure rear door cover
3. If installed, remove side discharge chute
sure side flap
Adjusting Mower Height (Fig. H)
The height of cut is adjusted by the cut height adjust lever
NOTE: If you are not sure what height to cut at, begin
mowing with the cut height adjustment levers
4
towards the rear of the appliance and adjust the height down
. Take
as needed.
To Set the Height of Cut
1. Pull the cut height adjustment lever
notch 20
2. Move the lever towards the rear of the appliance to raise
the height of cut as desired.
3. Move the lever towards the front of the appliance to
lower the height of cut as desired.
4. Push the cut height adjustment lever
locking notches
5. Repeat for the other cut height adjustment lever
OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery packs
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. L)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires both hands grasping the main
handle 14 , and bail handle
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR MOWER
Refer to Figure A at the beginning of this manual for a complete
list of components. Save this manual for future reference.

DANGER: Sharp moving blade. Do not operate the
mower in mulching mode if the rear door and side
discharge door are not closed under spring tension
as serious injury could result. Take your mower to the
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nearest service center for repair.
holds in place before turning mower on.
9 is shaped in such a way
10 .
9 is closed.
13 is fully down.
.
20 to set the height.
13 .
14 and make
.
8
8 positioned
8 out of the locking
8 into one of the
8 .