Warranty
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Safety
Rules ..........................................
2-4
Product
Specifications
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Assembly
/ Pre-Operation
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Operation
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7-10
Maintenance
Schedule
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11
Maintenance
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11-13
Service
and Adjustments
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14
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 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
Parts & Repair
Center
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.
ALook
for this symbol
to point out
important
safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOME
ALERT!!!
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
_, WARNING:
In order to prevent
ac-
cidental
starting
when setting
up, trans-
porting,
adjusting
or making
repairs,
always
disconnect
spark plug wire and
place wire where
it cannot
come
in con-
tact with plug.
_,WARNING:
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.
AWARNING:
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.
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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