Craftsman 358.794650 Operator's Manual page 2

Warranty Statement 2
Identification of Safety Symbols 3
Safety Rules 4
Assembly 6
Operation 9
Maintenance 12
Storage 14
Troubleshooting Table 15
Emissions Statement 16
Parts List 18
Spanish 21
Parts and Ordering Back Cover
CRAFTSMAN TWO YEAR FU LL WARRANTY
FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any de-
fects in material or workmanship. Defective product will receive free repair or free re-
placement 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 im-
peller, impeller cover or impeller system fasteners.
For warranty coverage details to obtain 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,
such as vacuum bag, filter or 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 services
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.