Warranty
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Safety
Rules ........................................
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Assembly
/ Pre-Operation
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Operation
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Maintenance
Schedule
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Maintenance
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Product Specifications ..........................
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Service and Adjustments .................
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Storage
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Troubleshooting
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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 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,
ROEBUCKAND
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.
A WARNING:
In order to prevent
accidental
starting when setting
up,
transporting,
adjusting or making repairs,
always disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
&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.
&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.
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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.