Owner’s Manual - Rotary Lawn Mower 625 Series - Model No. 944.360070 - Safety Rules

Oct 23, 2026

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Owner’s manual for a Sears Canada rotary lawn mower, 625 Series Briggs & Stratton engine, model 944.360070. It provides critical safety rules emphasizing amputation and projectile hazards, warns against accidental starting by disconnecting the spark plug wire, and highlights burn risks from a hot muffler. The document guides safe general operation, slope mowing precautions, child safety practices, and safe gasoline handling procedures.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages16

Reading Time40 min

AccessFree to download

Safety Rules

I. General Operation

II. Slope Operation

III. Children

IV. Safe Handling of Gasoline

433643 Rev. 2 04.01.10 BY Printed in U.S.A. Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 625 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine Power-Propelled 22" Multi-Cut Model No. 944.360070 Sears Canada, Inc. , Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8 TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE NOTES Safety Rules ......................................... 2-3 Warranty ............................................... 4-5 Product Speciﬁcations ........................... 5 Assembly/Pre-Operation ......................... 6 Operation ............................................ 7-11 Maintenance Schedule .......................... 12 Maintenance ..................................... 12-15 Service and Adjustments .................. 15-16 Storage ............................................. 17-18 Troubleshooting ................................ 18-19 Repair Parts...................................... 20-25 Sears Service .......................... Back Cover SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting 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. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. WARNING: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. CAUTION: Mufﬂer and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc. , which could be picked up and thrown by blade. • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial foot wear. • Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards. • Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may richochet back toward the operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place. • See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer. • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment, before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute. • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher. • Mow only in daylight or good artiﬁcial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the inﬂuence of alcohol or drugs. • Never operate machine in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing: keep a ﬁrm hold on the handle; walk, never run. • Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine. • If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower. II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip & fall accidents wh

FAQs

Why does the manual emphasize disconnecting the spark plug wire?

To prevent accidental starting during setup, transporting, adjusting, or repairs, the manual instructs disconnecting the spark plug wire and placing it where it cannot contact the plug.

What precautions should be taken when mowing slopes?

The manual warns that slopes increase slip and fall risk, advises mowing across the face of slopes (never up and down), and recommends extra caution when changing direction. It also cautions against trimming near drop-offs and mowing excessively steep or wet slopes.

How should gasoline be handled safely?

The manual advises using extreme care because gasoline is highly flammable and vapors are explosive. It includes extinguishing ignition sources, using only approved containers, never refueling with the engine running, and never refueling or storing indoors near open flames or sparks.

Oct 23, 2026

Uploaded by nayy☆