Craftsman 358.794704 Operator's Manual page 2

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 14
Identification of Safety Symbols 3 Troubleshooting Table 15
Safety Rules 4 Emissions Statement 16
Assembly 6 Parts List 18
Operation 9 Spanish 21
Maintenance 12 Parts and Ordering Back Cover
CRAFTSMAN TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY
FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any
defects in material or workmanship. A defective product will receive free repair or
replacement if repair is unavailable.
ADDITIONAL LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY ON MULCHING BLADE
FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED by the original owner after the second year from the
date of purchase, the mulching blade of this product is warranted against any
defects in material or workmanship. With proof of purchase, a defective mulching
blade will be replaced free of charge. This additional warranty does not cover the
associated impeller, impeller cover or impeller system fasteners.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the
website: www.craftsman.com
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Warranty
coverage does NOT include:
• Expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period,
including but not limited to the air cleaner and spark plug.
• Product damage resulting from user attempts at product modification or repair
or caused by product accessories.
• Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain the
product according to all supplied instructions.
• Preventive maintenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture,
contaminated or stale fuel.
This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial ser-
vices or if rented to another person.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman product is
designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products,
it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection
Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
Here's what the Repair Protection Agreement* includes:
_" Expert service by our 10,000 professional repair specialists
_" Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs
_" Product replacement up to $1500 if your covered product can't be fixed
AWARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.