Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY STATEMENT
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 LIMITED WARRANTY ON ENGINE CRANKSHAFT
FOR THE THIRD THROUGH TENTH YEAR from date of purchase, the engine crankshaft
in this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. With
proof of purchase, a defective engine crankshaft will be replaced. This additional
warranty covers only the engine crankshaft, and does not apply to any other engine
component. You must pay the labor cost of crankshaft installation.
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:
S Expendable items that can wear out from normal use w ithin the w arranty period ,
including but not limited to chain bar, chain, filters or spark plug.
S Product damag e resulting from user attempts at product modification or repa ir
or caused by prod uct accessories.
S Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or main tain the
product according to all supplied instructions.
S Preventive main tenance, or repairs necessary due to improper fuel type, fuel
mixture, contaminated or stale fue l.
This warranty is void if this p roduct is ever used while provid ing commercial ser-
vices or if rented to another person.
This warranty gives y ou specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Warranty Statement
Repair Protection Agreements
Introduction
What is What?
General Safety Precautions
Assembly
Fuel Handling
Starting and Stopping
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Working Techniques
Maintenance
Troubleshooting Table
Technical Data
Emission Control Warranty Statement
American Standard Safety Precautions
Parts List
Spanish
Parts & Ordering Back Cover
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