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Page 1: ...de WARNING 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 10 am 7 pm Sun 1 800 235 5878 Hours listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 530088612 9 20 00 ...

Page 2: ...LABLE BY RETURNING THE HEDGE TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 t_ A D DAN_ER THIS POWER TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS This unit can cause serious injury including amputa tion or blindness to the operator and ...

Page 3: ...rating the unit Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running Wipe up fuel spills before starting the engine Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fuel and fueling site before starting engine OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY Inspect unit before each use for worn loose missing or damaged parts Do not use until unit is in proper working order Keep outside surfaces free from oil and fuel _ DANGER RISK OF ...

Page 4: ...te ahedge trimmer inastate orlocale where such regulations exist you are legally responsible formaintaining the operating condition ofthese parts Failure todosoisaviolation ofthe law For normal homeowner use themuffler and spark arresting screen will not re quire any service After 50hours of use werecommend that your muffler beserviced orreplaced byyour Sears Service Center SAFETY NOTICE Exposure ...

Page 5: ...0 235 5878 FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2 cycle air cooled engine oil We recommend Craftsman brand oil Mix gasoline and oil at a ratio of 40 1 A 40 1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3 2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil These oils will cause engine...

Page 6: ... to FULL CHOKE Choke Primer Bulb 5 Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times NOTE The engine may sound as if it is trying to start before 6 th pull If so go to the next step immediately 6 Move the choke lever to HALF CHOKE 7 Pull starter rope sharply until the en gine runs but no more than 6 pulls NOTE If the engine has not started af ter 6 pulls at HALF CHOKE check to make sure the ON OFF switch a...

Page 7: ...connect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CARE MAINTENANCE TASK Check for loose fasteners and parts Check for damaged or worn parts Inspect and clean unit and labels Clean air filter Replace spark plug Replace fuel filter GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this unit does not cov er items that have been subjected to operato...

Page 8: ...ent iscritical and if done improperly can permanently dam age theengine aswell as thecarbure tor Ifyou require further assistance or areunsure about performing this pro cedure call our customer assistance help line at1 800 235 5878 Old fuel adirty airfilter adirty fuel fil ter orflooding may give theimpression ofanimproperly adjusted carburetor Check these conditions before adjust ing the carburet...

Page 9: ...cceleration with no blade movement at idle CAUTION If the engine does not oper ate according to these instructions after repeating the adjusting steps do not use the unit Take it to your Sears Serv ice Center _ WARNING Perform the following steps after each use Allow engine to cool and secure the unit before storing or transporting Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors ca...

Page 10: ...a Flooded Engine in 2 Fuel tank empty Operation Section 3 Spark plug not firing 2 Fill tank with correct fuel mixture 4 Fuel not reaching carburetor i1 3 Install new spark plug 4 Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line i5 Compression low repair or replace 5 Contact Sears Service ii1 See Service and Adjustments section 1 Carburetor requires adjustment i2 Crankshaft s...

Page 11: ...the original equipment manufacturer You are responsible for presenting your lawn and garden equip ment engine to a Sears authorized repair center as soon as a problem exists Warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to ex ceed 30 days If you have any ques tions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service cente...

Page 12: ...AINTENANCE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS Any Sears approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair on emission re lated parts will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty EMISSION CONTROL WAR RANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor Igni tion System Spark Plug covered up to maintenance schedule Ignition Module MAINTENANCE ...

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