Warranty
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2
Safety Rules ........................................
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Assembly
/ Pre-Operation
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4-8
Operation
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9-11
Maintenance
Schedule
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12
Maintenance
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12-15
Product Specifications ..........................
13
Service and Adjustments
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15
Storage
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Troubleshooting
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Repair Parts .....................................
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SearsmService .........................
Back Cover
LIMITED
ONE YEAR WARRANTY
ON CRAFTSMAN
POWER MOWER
For one year 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!!!
BECOMEALERTH[
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.
AWARNING:
Engine
exhaust,
some of
its constituents,
and certain
vehicle
_J._'
.
components
contain
or emit chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause
cancer
and birth defects
or other repro-
ductive
harm.
2
_, 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.