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Warranty ................................................... 2
Safety Rules ..........................................2-4
Assembly / Pre-Operation .....................6-7
Operation.............................................8-10
Maintenance Schedule ........................... 11
Maintenance ......................................11-14
Product Spec i fi
ca tions .......................... 12
Service and Adjustments........................ 14
Storage ................................................... 15
Troubleshooting .................................16-17
Repair Parts.......................................18-22
Sears Service .......................... Back Cover
SAFETY RULES
WARRANTY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON COMPANION POWER MOWER
For two (2) 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 work-
man ship.
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:
1. Pre-delivery set-up.
2. Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower
blades, blade adapters, belts, fi lters and spark plugs.
3. Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank-
shafts and the failure to operate and maintain the equipment according to the instruc-
tions contained in the Owner’s Manual.
Warranty service is available by returning the Companion Power Mower to the near-
est 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. Fur-
thermore, 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
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
in struc tions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thor ough ly
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 dis-
charge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the in struc tions, 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 ma chine if anyone
enters the area.
IMPORTANT:
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-
ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
Look for this symbol to point out
im por tant safety precautions. It means
CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR
SAFE TY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION:
Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent
ac ci den tal starting when setting up,
trans port ing, adjusting or making repairs.
CAUTION:
Muffl er 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.