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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARRANTY
Warranty 2
Safety Instructions 2
Maintenance 4
Assembly 5
Operation 7
Maintenance Schedule 12
Product Specifications 13
Service and Adjustments 13
Storage 13
Troubleshooting 14
Illustrated Parts List 15,16
Español 17
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Power Mower is maintained,
lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the
owner’s manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge.
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, 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.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY returning the Craftsman power mower to the
nearest Sears Service Center 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., DEPT. 817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
WARNING: Do not attempt to
operate this mower until you thoroughly
read and completely understand all
instructions, safety rules, etc. contained
in this manual. Failure to comply can
result in accidents involving fire, electric
shock, or serious personal injury. Save
Owner’s Manual and review frequently
for continuing safe operation and
instructing others who may use this
mulching mower.
Safety standards require an Operator
Presence Control Switch to minimize the
risk of injury. Your unit is equipped with
such a Control Switch. Do not attempt to
defeat its function under any circum-
stances.
WARNING: Some dust created by
this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides
and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals,
wear approved safety equipment such as
dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
WARNING: This product contains
chemicals, including lead, known to the
State of California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal
hearing protection during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from
this product may contribute to hearing loss.
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