Sears 917.387023 owner manual Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Power Mower, Preparation

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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 Ordering

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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 workmanship.

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.

o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank, shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con- tained 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

TRAINING:

o 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 aIlow adults to use mower without

proper instructions,

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

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

o 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.

o The blade turns when the engine is running.

PREPARATION:

o Always thoroughJy check the area to be mowed and clear it of a]! stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects. These objects wilt be thrown by the blade and can cause severe injury.

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

Dress properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals, Wear only solid shoes with good traction

when mowing.

,Check fuel tank before starting engine.. Do not fil! gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when tile engine is

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