Table Of Contents; Safety Rules; General Operation - Craftsman 944.362460 Owner's Manual

Warranty ................................................. 2
Safety Rules ........................................ 2-4
Assembly/Pre-Operation ........................ 4
Operation ............................................. 5-9
Maintenance Schedule ........................ 10
Maintenance ................................... 10-13
Product Specifications .......................... 11
Service and Adjustments ...................... 13
Storage ........................................... 14-15
Troubleshooting ............................. 16-17
Repair Parts .................................... 18-23
Sears Service ........................ Back Cover
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN power mower
For Two years from date of purchase Sears Canada, Inc. will repair or replace at Sears
option free of charge parts which are defective as a result of material or workmanship.
COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL USE:
Warranty on Power Mower (Gas) will be ninety (90) days from date of purchase if used
for commercial or rental purposes.
This Warranty does NOT cover:
• Pre-delivery set-up.
• 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 Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this
product is used in Canada.
This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty and does not exclude or limit legal
rights you may have but shall run concurrently with applicable provincial legislation.
Furthermore, some provinces do NOT allow limitation on how long an implied warranty
will last so the above limitations may not apply to you.
SEARS CANADA, iNC., TORONTO, ONTARIO M5B 2B8
IMPORTANT" This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
ALook for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It means
CAUTIONI!! BECOMEALERTll! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
A CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
CAUTION: Muffler
and other engine parts become extremely
hot during operation and remain hot after
engine has stopped. To avoid severe
burns on contact, stay away from these
areas.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the machine before
starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible individuals,
who are familiar with the instructions, to
operate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as
rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc.,
which could be picked up and thrown
by the blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
• Do not operate the mower when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
2 Always wear substantial foot wear.