Craftsman 917.379480 Training, SEARS, Roebuckand CO., D/817 WA, Hoffman ESTATES, Illinois

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Warranty

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Product

Specifications

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Safety Rules

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Service

and Adjustments

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Assembly

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Storage

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Operation

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Troubleshooting

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Maintenance Schedule

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Repair

Parts

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Maintenance

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Parts

 

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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 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 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, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

Safety standard's require operator presence controls to mimimize the risk of injury. Your unit is equipped with such controls. Do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence controls under any circumstances.

TRAINING:

Read this operator's manual carefully. Become familiar with the controls and

know how to operate your mower

-properly. Learn how to quickly stop mower.

Do not allow children to use your

mower. Never allow adults to use mower without proper instructions.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially small children and pets.

Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as described in this manual.

Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Always have damage repaired before using your mower.

Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufac- turer. Use of such attachments may be hazardous.

The blade turns when the engine is running.

PREPARATION:

Always thoroughly check the area to be mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects.

These objects will be thrown by the blade and can cause severe injury.

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and while using

your mower.

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