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INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E23–E25
Repair Protection Agreement . . . . Inside Back Cover
Service Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
WARRANTY
Repair Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of
dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That’s when having a Repair
Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
Here’s what the Repair Protection Agreement* includes:
Expert service by our 10,000 professional repair specialists
Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs
Product replacement up to $1500 if your covered product can’t be fixed
Discount of 10% from regular price of service and related installed parts not covered by the agreement; also, 10%
off regular price of preventive maintenance check
Fast help by phone – we call it Rapid Resolution – phone support from a Sears representative. Think of us as a
“talking owner’s manual.”
Once you purchase the Repair Protection Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service.
You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.
The Repair Protection Agreement is a risk-free purchase. If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period,
we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund any time after the product warranty period expires. Purchase your Repair
Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.
*Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home
items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
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CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY
If this Craftsman® product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase,
return it to any Sears store, Parts and Repair Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair (or
replacement if repair proves impossible).
This warranty applies for only 90 days if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in materal and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
• Expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period, such as cutting line, filters or spark plugs.
• Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain the product according to all supplied instructions.
• Preventive maintenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture, contaminated or stale fuel.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179