Craftsman 316.292711 4 Cycle Cultivator Edger Lawn Mower Owners Owners Manual - English

Operator’s Manual 4-Cycle CULTIVATOR / EDGER Model No. 316.292711 with CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. · SAFETY · ASSEMBLY · OPERATION · MAINTENANCE · PARTS LIST · ESPAÑOL, p. 23 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.sears.com/craftsman P/N 769-02846 (1/07) INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty .2 Service Information .2 Rules for Safe Operation .3 Know Your Unit . .6 Assembly Instructions .7 Oil and Fuel Information .

.8 Starting/Stopping Instructions . .10 Operating Instructions . .11 Maintenance and Repair Instructions .12 Cleaning and Storage .18 Troubleshooting Chart . .19 Specifications .20 Notes (Intentionally Blank) .21 Parts List . E21-E23 Repair Protection Agreement Inside Back Cover Service Numbers .Back Cover WARRANTY Full Two-Year Warranty on Craftsman Cultivator / Edger For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the instructions in the operator’s manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning Craftsman equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This Warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This Warranty does not cover: · Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters. · Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass. · Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage caused by objects, such as stones or metal debris, oversized stock, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine. · Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the operator’s manual. · Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its purchase date. · Equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1­800-4-MY-HOME®. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor. If it requires replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE DEALER to install the Accessory Part #180890 Spark Arrestor Kit. WARNING THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. 2 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. DANGER: Indicates danger, warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. SAFETY ALERT: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. WARNING: NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment. Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. to obey a CAUTION: Failurewarning may safety result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. · IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS · READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING · Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit.

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