Warranty
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2
Safety
Rules ..........................................
2-4
Product
Specifications
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4
Assembly
/ Pre-Operation
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5
Operation
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6-9
Maintenance
Schedule
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10
Maintenance ......................................
10-13
Service and Adjustments ................... 13-14
Storage ..............................................
14-15
Troubleshooting
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15-16
Repair Parts .......................................
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Sears Service ..........................
Back Cover
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, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank-
shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-
tained in the owner's manual.
Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears
Parts & Repair Center in the United States. 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., D/817 WA, 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.
_¢LLook for this symbol
to point out
important
safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!H
BECOME
ALERT!H
YOUR SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
_,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 con-
tact with plug.
_JLWARNING:
Engine
exhaust,
some of its
constituents,
and certain
vehicle
compo-
nents contain
or emit chemicals
known
to the State of California
to cause
cancer
and birth defects
or other
reproductive
harm.
2
Ai_WARNING: 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.
_, 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.