Craftsman 917.388350 Owner's Manual page 2

Warranty ............................................... 2
Safety Rules ............... _ ......................... 2
Assembly .............. :.....: ......................... 4
Operation ....... '....................................... 6
Maintenance Schedule ........................ 10
Maintenance .._ ...................................... 10
Product Specifications .......................... 1
Service and Adjustments., .......... :........ 1.
Storage ................................................. 1
Troubleshooting ................................... 1
Repair Parts .......................................... 3
Parts Ordering ............. _ ........ Back Cove
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintainec
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 workma
ship.
If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warrant_
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 whi(
vary from state to state,
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179
Safety standards require operator
presence control to minimize the risk of
injury. Your unit is equipped with cuch
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 tha,
are not recommended by the manufac.
turer. Use of such attachments may b_
hazardous.
• The blade turns when the engine is
running.
PREPARATION:
• Always thoroughly check the area to b
mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks
wires, bones, and other foreign object,'
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.
Dress properly. Do not operate mowe
when barefoot or wearing open
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