Warranty
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2
Safety
Rules ......................................
2-4
Assembly
/ Pre-Operation
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5
Operation
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6-9
Maintenance
Schedule
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10
Maintenance
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10-13
Product
Specifications
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11
Service
and Adjustments
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13-15
Storage
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15-16
Troubleshooting
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16-17
Repair
Parts ..................................
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Sears
Service
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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 workman-
ship.
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
crankshafts
and the failure
to maintain
the equipment
according
to the instructions
contained
in the owner's
manual.
Warranty
service
is available
by returning
the Craftsman
power
mower to the nearest
Sears Service
Center/Department
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, Illinois 60179
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!!!
BECOMEALERT!!!
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
_1, CAUTION:
Always
disconnect
spark
plug wire and place wire where
it cannot
contact
spark plug in order to prevent
accidental
starting
when
setting
up,
transporting,
adjusting
or making
repairs.
_I, 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 repro-
ductive
harm.
_,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.
2
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.