Warranty
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2
Safety
Rules .........................................
2-4
Product
Specifications
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4
Assembly/Pre-Operation
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6
Operation
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7-11
Maintenance
Schedule
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12
Maintenance
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12-15
Service
and Adjustments
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15-16
Storage
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16-17
Troubleshooting
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18-19
Repair
Parts ......................................
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Sears Service
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Back Cover
2-YEAR
FULL WARRANTY
ON CRAFTSMAN
LAWN MOWER
If this Craftsman
Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer
defects
in material
or
workmanship
within
two years from the date of purchase,
return
it to any Sears store,
Parts & Repair
Center
or other
Craftsman
outlet for free repair (or replacement
if repair
proves
impossible).
This warranty
applies
for only 90 days from the date of purchase
if this Lawn
Mower
is
ever used for commercial
or rental purposes.
This warranty
does not cover:
Expendable
items that become
worn during
normal
use, such as rotary mower
blades,
blade adapters,
belts, air cleaners
and spark plug.
Repairs
necessary
because
of operator
abuse or negligence,
including
bent
crackshafts
and the failure
to assemble,
operate
or maintain
this Lawn Mower
according
to all supplied
product
instructions.
This warranty
applies
only while this product
is used 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,
IL 60179
IMPORTANT:
This cutting
machine
is capable
of amputating
hands
and feet and throw-
ing objects.
Failure
to observe
the following
safety
instructions
could result in serious
injury or death.
_kLook for this symbol
to point out impor-
tant safety
precautions.
It means
CAUTIONN!
BECOME
ALERTH!
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
_i, WARNING:
In order to prevent
ac-
cidental
starting
when setting
up, trans-
porting,
adjusting
or making
repairs,
always
disconnect
spark plug wire and
place wire where
it cannot
come in contact
with plug.
_WARNING:
Engine
exhaust,
some
of its
constituents,
and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals
known to the State
of California
to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive
harm.
AWARNING:
Battery
posts, terminals
and
related
accessories
contain
lead and lead
compounds,
chemicals
known to the State
of California
to cause cancer
and birth
defects
or other reproductive
harm. Wash
hands
after
handling.
A 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.