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

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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

1–800-4-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

WARNING

THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS

PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS

KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS

OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

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.