Warranty
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Safety Rules .........................................
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Product
Specifications
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Schedule
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Service and Adjustments
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Storage
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Troubleshooting
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Illustrated Parts List ............................
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Sears Service ......................
Back Cover
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY
ON CRAFTSMAN
TILLER
For two (2) years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Tiller 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.
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable
items which become worn during normal use, such as tines, spark
plugs, air cleaners and belts.
• 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.
• If this Craftsman Tiller is used for commercial
or rental purposes, this Warranty
applies for only thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.
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, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817WA, HOFFMAN
ESTATES, IL 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,
TRAINING
• Read the Owner's
Manual carefully.
Be
thoroughly
familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the equipment.
Know how to stop the unit and disen-
gage the controls quickly.
• Never allow children to operate the
equipment.
Never allow adults to
operate the equipment
without proper
instruction.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons,
particularly
small children,
and pets.
PREPARATION
• Thoroughly
inspect the area where the
equipment
is to be used and remove all
foreign objects.
• Disengage
all clutches and shift into
neutral before starting the engine
(motor).
• Do not operate the equipment
without
wearing adequate
outer garments.
Wear footwear
that will improve footing
on slippery surfaces.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly
flammable.
• Use an approved fuel container.
• Never add fuel to a running engine or
hot engine.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and
clean up spilled fuel before restarting.
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