Warranty .................................................
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Safety Rules ........................................
2-4
Assembly ................................................
5
Operation ...........................................
6-10
Maintenance Schedule ........................
11
Maintenance ....................................
11-15
Product Specifications ..........................
12
Service and Adjustments ................. 14-15
Storage ............................................
15-16
Troubleshooting
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16-17
Repair Parts ..........................................
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Parts Ordering ........................ 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 commemial 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 in use 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.
I. GENERAL
OPERATION
• Read,
understand,
and follow
all
instructions on the machine
and in the
manual(s)
before
starting. Be thor-
oughly 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 the 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.
• 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.
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