Warranty
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Safety Rules ...........................................
2-4
Product Specifications
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4
Assembly
/ Pre-Operation
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Operation
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7-11
Maintenance
Schedule
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Maintenance
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12-15
Service
and Adjustments
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15-16
Storage ..............................................
17-18
Troubleshooting
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Repair Parts .......................................
38-44
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 tile 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.
_Look
for this symbol
to point out
important
safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!H
BECOME
ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
all'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.
_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.
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.
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