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Page 1: ...Maintenance Parts List Espahol DANGER Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product For answers to your questions about this product Call 7 am 7 pm Mon Sat or 10 am 7 pm Sun 1 800 235 5878 _ o0 slisted are Centra_ Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 530164834 1 22 04 ...

Page 2: ...S This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 _1 DANGER mriisbrushcutter ll_ _ _l Read and understand the canbedangerous Carelessor _ instruction manual before improper use can cause using the brushcutter serious or even fatal injury _ Always wear appropriate ear protection ey...

Page 3: ...he blade by contacting the left hand side of coasting blade with material already cut Step coasting blade by contact with cut material OPERATOR SAFETY Dress properly Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating or performing main tenance on your unit safety glasses are available Eye protection should be marked Z87 Always wear face or dust mask if op eration is dusty Always w...

Page 4: ...ers away from fueling site before starting engine Stop engine and allow it to cool be fore removing fuel cap Remove fuel cap slowly CUTTING SAFETY A _ II_WARNING Inspect the area to be cut before each use Remove objects recks broken glass nails wire string etc which can be thrown or become entangled in the blade or trimmer line Keep others including children ani mals bystanders and helpers at leas...

Page 5: ...MBLY zt _ 4I_WARNING If received assembled repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure A hex wrench provided is required for assembly INSTALLING BRUSHCUTTER AT TACHMENT CAUTION When removing or instal ling attachments place the unit on a flat surface for stability 1 Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise Coupler LOOSEN TIGHTEN Knob 2 Rem...

Page 6: ...ts must be made with the engine completely stopped before using unit The shoul der strap clamp must be installed as shown above the handlebar on the up per shaft powerhead end of unit NOTE The lower shoulder strap clamp has two spacer tabs attached These tabs are provided to adapt this attach ment for use with powerheeds that have a 1 diameter upper shaft the shoulder strap clamp will not tighten ...

Page 7: ...n the dust cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox by rotating the blade Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes This will keep the shaft from turning while loosening the blade nut Remove blade nut by turning clockwise Remove the screwdriver Remove both washers and blade To remove metal shield loosen and re move the four mounting screws See AT TACHING THE METAL SHIELD and INSTALLATIONOF...

Page 8: ...MER HEAD and ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD for illustrations Be sure to store all parts and instructions for future use Never use the trimmer head with the metal blade installed ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD A _ I_WARNING The metal shield must be properly installed on the tool anytime the tool is used with a blade The forward tip of the metal shield helps to reduce the occurrence of blade thrust which...

Page 9: ...ythreading onto the shaft counterclockwise Gearbox Cupped _ Washer _Nut NOTE Make sure all parts are in place as illustrated and the blade is sand wiched between the dust cup and the retaining washer There should be no space between the blade and the dust cup or the retaining washer 7 Align hole in dust cup with hole in side of gearbox by rotating the blade 8 Insert a small screwdriver into aligne...

Page 10: ...om the spinning trimmer head OPERATING THE COUPLER Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attach ments to be installed The optional at tachments are Edger 358 792402 Cultivator 358 792410 Blower 358 792421 _WARNING Always disconnect powerhead spark plug before remov ing or installing attachments REMOVING BRUSHCUTTERAT TACHMENT OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS CAUTION When re...

Page 11: ...handlebar Keep unit below waist level Shoulder strap pad should be cen tered on your left shoulder and dan ger sign centered on your back Maintain full weight of tool on left shoulder Without bending over keep the blade near and parallel to De ground and not crowded into material being cut OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF BRUSHCUTTERATTACH MENT WITH TRIMMER HEAD A _ I_WARNING Always wear eye prot...

Page 12: ... damage the tool wing SWEEPING The fanning action of the rotating line can be used to blow away loose debris from an area Keep the line parallel to and above the area surface and swing the tool from side to side Sweeping OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF BRUSHCUTTERATTACH MENT WITH WEED BLADE Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs when using a bladed unit This reaction can cause sedous injury...

Page 13: ... waist as the blade can come danger ously close to your body Do not swing the unit with such force that you are in danger of losing your balance Bring the powerhead engine to cutting speed before entering the material to be cut If the blade does not turn when you squeeze the throttle trigger of the pow erhead make sure the attachment is fully inserted into the coupler Always release the throttle t...

Page 14: ...n after the engine stops or af ter the throttle trigger has been ra leased To avoid serious injury make sure the blade has stopped coasting and disconnect the spark plug before performing work on the blade _WARNING Always replace a blade that is bent warped cracked broken or damaged in any other way Never attempt to straighten and reuse a damaged blade Use only specified replacement blade Wear pro...

Page 15: ...or blade replacement instructions and il lustrations A _ aWARNING Perform the following steps after each use Allow attachment and gearbox to cool before storing or transporting Store attachment with blade shield in place Position attachment so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury Store the attachment in a dry well ventilated area out of the reach of children SEASONAL STORAGE Prep...

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