Craftsman 316.29271 Introduction, Warranty, Table of Contents, California Proposition 65 Warning

INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS		Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . .		. . . . . . . .12
Warranty	.2	Cleaning and Storage	. . . . .	. . . . . . . .16
		Troubleshooting Chart		. . . . . . . .17
Service Information	.2		. . . . .
		Specifications		. . . . . . . .20
Rules for Safe Operation	.3		. . . . .
		Notes (Intentionally Blank)		. . . . . . . .21
Know Your Unit	.6		. . . . .
		CARB / EPA Warranty Information		. . . . . . . .22
Assembly Instructions	.7		. . . . .
		Parts List		. . E21-E23
Oil and Fuel Information	.8		. . . . .
		Repair Protection Agreement . . . .	Inside Back Cover
Starting/Stopping Instructions.	10
		Service Numbers		Back Cover
Operating Instructions	11		. . . . .

WARRANTY

Full Two-Year Warranty on Craftsman Cultivator / Edger

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the instructions in the operator’s manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning Craftsman equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This Warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

•Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.

•Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.

•Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage caused by objects, such as stones or metal debris, oversized stock, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.

•Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the operator’s manual.

•Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its purchase date.

•Equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1–800-4-MY-HOME®.

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 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

WARNING

THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE

NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor. If it requires replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE DEALER to install the Accessory Part #180890 Spark Arrestor Kit.

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