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Page 1: ...LE TA R TR N _ E A E CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating instructions SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE ESPANOL R 19 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our website www craftsman com 769 09412 00 10 13 ...

Page 2: ...ge or injury to yourself or to others 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...

Page 3: ...perate this unit only in a well ventilated outdoor area 3 WHILE OPERATING Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet current ANSI ISEA Z87 1 standards and are marked as such Wear ear hearing protection when operating this unit Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation is dusty Wear heavy long pants boots gloves and a long sleeve shirt Do not wear loose clothing jewelry short pants sandals or go...

Page 4: ...mbly operating and maintenance and repair information SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger warning or caution Maybe Used in i lm conjunct on wth other symbo sorp ctographs READ OPERATOR S MANUAL WARNING Read the 0Perator s manual s and follow all warnings and safety I instructions Failure tOdo so can Jesuit in serious injury to the operator and or bystanders o WEAR EYE AND HEARING P...

Page 5: ...www craftsman com warranty This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship Warranty coverage does NOT include Expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period such as cutting line spark plugs or filters Product damage resulting from user attempts at product modification or repair or caused by product accessories Repairs necessary because of accident or fa...

Page 6: ...ng Blade Engine Type Air Cooled 4 Cycle Displacement 30 cc 1 83 cu in Spark Plug Gap 0 025 in 0 635 mm Spark Plug Champion RDZ4H or equivalent plug Lubrication SAE 30 Oil Crankcase Oil Capacity 2 03 oz 60 ml Fuel Tank Capacity 12 oz 355 ml Approximate Unit Weight No fuel with cutting head cutting head shield and handle 13 14 Ibs 5 9 6 4 kg Trimmer Mechanism Hassle FreeTM Head Trimming Line Hassle ...

Page 7: ... a minimum of 6 inches 15 24 cm from the end of the shaft grip Fig 2 4 Tighten the bolt with a 3 8 socket until the handle is secure Adjusting the Handle If the handle requires adjustment 1 Loosen the bolt with a 3 8 socket Fig 2 2 While holding the unit in the operating position Fig 13 move the handle to the location that provides the best grip Place it a minimum of 6 inches 15 24 cm from the end...

Page 8: ...ailure to use clean oil of the correct type can cause premature engine wear and failure ADDING OIL INITIAL USE WARNING OVERFILLING THE CRANKCASE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL iNJURY Check the oil level before each use The importance of maintaining the proper oil level cannot be overemphasized Change the oil according to the Maintenance Schedule Funnel Spout _ _ Fig 6 NOTE This unit was shipped withou...

Page 9: ...l Stabilizer or an equivalent to inhibit corrosion and minimize gum deposits Add 0 8 oz 23 ml of fuel additive per gallon of fuel according to the instructions on the container NEVER add fuel additives directly to the unit s fuel tank FUELING THE UNiT I 1 I 1 WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable ignited vapors may explode Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank ...

Page 10: ...he throttle control Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds 10 Continue to squeeze the throttle control Move the choke lever to Position 3 Fig 10 and continue warming the engine for an additional 60 seconds The unit may be used during this time iF the engine does not start begin the starting procedure with step 3 iF the engine fails to start after a few attempts move the choke lever to Po...

Page 11: ...ls no longer than 2 seconds each until the unit starts 10 Remove the Speed Start TM accessory from the unit 11 Continue to squeeze the throttle control Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds 12 Continue to squeeze the throttle control Move the choke lever to Position 3 Fig 10 and continue warming the engine for an additional 60 seconds The unit may be used during this time iF the engine ...

Page 12: ...t level Position the cutting head a few inches above the ground Fig 13 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS To direct clippings away from the operator tilt the cutting head slightly down to the right cut from left to right whenever possible Do not trim wet grass or weeds NOTE Some line breakage will occur from Entanglement with foreign matter Normal line fatigue Attempting to cut thick vegetation Forcing the lin...

Page 13: ...r to Maintaining the Air Filter Change the oil Refer to Changing the Off Have the rocker arm clearance checked by a Sears or other qualified service dealer Check the spark plug condition and gap Refer to Maintaining the Spark Plug Line Fig 15 Cutting Head Holes REPLACING THE TRIMMING LINE Only use the trimming line described in the Specifications section Other types of trimming line may cause the ...

Page 14: ...se 4 Wipe up any oil that may have spilled 5 Reinstall the oil fill plug NOTE Make sure the O ring is in place on the oil fill plug Fig 19 Fig 18 Oil Fifl Plu Oil Fifl Hole Maximum Oil Level Fig 19 O Ring CHANGING THE OiL Change the oil while the engine is still warm The oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities 1 Clean the area around the oil fill plug Fig 19 to prevent debris from ente...

Page 15: ...air filter cover Fig 22 Hole Air Filter Air Filter Fig 22 Tab Air Filter Cover Cover Screw ADJUSTING THE iDLE SPEED WARNING The cutting head may spin during idle speed I adjustments Wear protective clothing and observe all safety nstruct ons to prevent ser ous persona njury j NOTE Careless adjustments can seriously damage the unit A Sears or other qualified service dealer should make carburetor ad...

Page 16: ...AGE Never store a fueled unit where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing Lock up the unit to prevent unauthorized use or damage Store the unit in a dry well ventilated area Store the unit out of the reach of children To suspend the attachment from a hook install the hanger cap onto the attachment Make sure the release button is securely locked into one of ...

Page 17: ...r bulb 10 times Replace the spark plug Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel Clean or replace the air filter Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel Replace the spark plug HELP o Find this and a your other product manuals online _ Get answers from our team of home experts _ Get a personalized maintenance plan for your home _ Find information and tools to help...

Page 18: ...tion 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...

Page 19: ...y in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of the nearest Sears Parts Repair Service Center 1 800 488 1222 U S A 1 800 46g 4663 Canada www sears com www sears ca To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 888 SU HOGAR 1 888 784 6427 www sears c...

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