Warranty ...................................................
2
Safety Rules ..........................................
2-4
Product Specifications
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4
Assembly / Pre-Operation
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6
Operation .............................................
7-11
Maintenance
Schedule ...........................
12
Maintenance
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12-15
Service and Adjustments ........................
16
Storage ..............................................
17-18
Troubleshooting
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18-19
Repair Parts .......................................
38-47
Sears Service ..........................
Back Cover
CRAFTSMAN
2=YEAR
FULL
WARRANTY
For TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, this product is warranted
against any
defects in material or workmanship.
Defective product will receive free repair or
replacement
if repair is unavailable.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement,
visit the web site:
www.craftsman.com
This warranty
covers
ONLY defects
in material
and workmanship.
Warranty
coverage
does NOT include:
•
Expendable
parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty
period, such as blades, blade adapters, belts, filters or spark plugs.
•
Product damage resulting from user attempts at product modification
or repair
or caused by product accessories.
•
Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain this
product according to all supplied instructions.
•
Preventative
maintenance,
or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture,
contaminated
or stale fuel.
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial
services or
if rented to another person.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Sears Brands
Management
Corporation,
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.
_i:i, L ook for this symbol to point out impor-
tant safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOME ALERT!!!
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 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.
_I,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.
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.
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