Craftsman 316.7948, Operator'S Manual

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• SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's
manual for complete safety, assembly, operating, maintenance,` and repair information.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING:
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.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING:
Keep all bystanders, especially
children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the
operating area.
SYMBOL MEANING
• THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Keep clear of blower outlet. Never
point the blower at yourself or others. Objects can
be thrown from blower. Do not operate unit without
proper attachments and guards in place.
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
SYMBOL MEANING
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
Thrown objects and loud noise can
cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye
protection meeting ANSI Z87.1–1989 standards and
ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full
face shield when needed.
• OIL
Refer to operator’s manual for the proper type of oil.
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel.
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• HOT SURFACE
WARNING:
Do not touch a hot surface. You may
get burned. These parts get extremely hot from
operation. They remain hot for a short time after the
unit is turned off.
• CHOKE CONTROL
1. • FULL choke position
2. • PARTIAL choke position
3. • RUN choke position
WARRANTY STATEMENT
Repair Protection Agreements
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
Discount of 10% from regular price of service and related installed parts not covered by the agreement; also, 10% off regular price of
preventive maintenance check
Fast help by phone – we call it Rapid Resolution – phone support from a Sears representative. Think of us as a “talking owner’s manual.”
Once you purchase the Repair Protection Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call
anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.
The Repair Protection Agreement is a risk-free purchase. If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we will provide a
full refund. Or, a prorated refund any time after the product warranty period expires. Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.
*Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. or
Canada call
1-800-4-MY-HOME ® .
CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL FULL WARRANTY
If this Craftsman Professional product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within three years from the date of purchase, return it to any
Sears store, Parts and Repair Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).
This warranty applies for only one year if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in materal and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
• Expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period, such as cutting line, filters or spark plugs.
• 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 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