Warranty
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Product Specifications
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Safety
Rules
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Service
and Adjustments
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Assembly
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Storage
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Operation
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Troubleshooting
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Maintenance
Schedule
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Repair
Parts
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Maintenance
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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 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 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, ROEBUCKAND
CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179
Safety standards require operator
presence control to minimize the risk of
injury. Your unit is equipped with cuch
controls, do not attempt to defeat the
function of the operator presence controls
under any circumstances.
TRAINING:
° Read this operator's manual carefully.
Become familiar with the controls and
know how to operate your mower
properly.
Learn how to quickly stop
mower.
° Do not allow children to use your
mower_ Never allow adults to use
mower without proper instructions.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, especially small children and
pets.
• Use mower only as the manufacturer
intended and as described in this
manual.
° Do not operate
mower if it has been
dropped
or damaged
in any manner.
Always
have
damage
repaired
before
using your mower_
• Do not use accessory
attachments
that
are not recommended
by the manufac-
turer.
Use of such attachments
may be
hazardous.
• "]'he blade turns when the engine
is
running.
PREPARATION:
• Always
thoroughly
check
the area to be
mowed
and clear it of all stones,
sticks,
wires,
bones,
and other foreign
objects.
These objects
will be thrown
by the
blade and can cause
severe
injury.
• Always
wear safety glasses
or eye
shields
when
starting
and while
using
your
mower.
Dress properly.
Do not operate
mower
when
barefoot
or wearing
open
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