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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10-13
Product Specifications
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Service and Adjustments ................ 13-14
Storage ...........................................
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Troubleshootin(
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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 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 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 throw-
ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
Ai::_Lookfor this symbol
to point out
important
safety
precautions.
It means
CAUTION!H
BECOME
ALERT!H
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
_, 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.
_LWARNING:
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.
_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.
_i, 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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