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Page 1: ... I rACHMENT Model No C944 514610 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List WARNING Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 545001437 1 17 05 ...

Page 2: ...hts you may have but shall run concurrently with applicable provincial legislation Furthermore some provinces do NOT allow limitations on how long an implied warranty will last so the above limitations may not apply to you Sears Canada inc Toronto Ontario MSB 2B8 DANGER This pruner can be dangerous Careless or im proper use can cause serious or even fatal injury Read and understand the instruction...

Page 3: ...away from the work area Do not allow other people or animals to be near when starting or operating the pruner HAZARD ZONE 50 feet i_1_ __ _ 15 meters A DANGER Do not use near e_ectrical wires or power lines Keep pruner at least 30 feet 10 meters _ away from all power lines Do not handle or operate a pruner when you are fatigued ill or upset or if you have taken alcohol drugs or medication You must...

Page 4: ... Never carry the unit bythe extension cord oryank extension cord todisconnect unit To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Donot use cord asahandle close a door oncord orpull cord around sharp edges orcorners Do not ex pose cords toheat oil orwater Keep the extension cord clear ofop erator and obstacles atall times Tie cord tocord retainer and con nect torecessed plug asshown in this manual topreven...

Page 5: ...perations Do not operate a pruner that is dam aged improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled Always replace bar and chain immedi ately if it becomes damaged broken or is otherwise removed Always stop the unit when work is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another Stop the engine before setting the unit down Use only in daylight or good artificial light Use onl...

Page 6: ... of your left hand encircling and your left thumb under the assist handle Keep your right hand completely around the throttle handle whether your are right handed or left handed Stand with your weight evenly bal anced on both feet Stand slightly to the left side of the pruner to keep your body from being in a direct line with the cutting chain KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES The following features are in...

Page 7: ...the fol lowing list Model 0944 514610 Pruner attachment Shoulder strap Upper shoulder strap clamp Lower shoulder strap clamp with spacer tabs Shoulder strap clamp screws 2 Attachment hanger Bar sheath Chain adjustment tool bar tool Hex wrench Bar and chain oil Examine parts for damage Do not use damaged parts NOTE If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged contact your Sears Service C...

Page 8: ...ign the upper and lower clamp screw holes use spacer tabs be tween upper and lower clamps if necessary to secure clamp i e for 1 2 5 cm diameter upper shaft POWERHEAD END Strap Clamp 3 Insert two screws into the screw holes 4 Secure shoulder strap clamp by tightening screws with the hex wrench 5 Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and balance before starting the engine or beginning a cutting ...

Page 9: ...nstalled The optional at tachments are Edger 71 51157 Cultivator 71 51158 Blower 71 51160 Brushcutter 71 51159 not designed for use with electric powerheads _L WARNING Always disconnect powerhead spark plug or disconnect powerhead from power source before removing or installing attachments REMOVING PRUNER ATTACHMENT OR OTHER OPTIONAL ATTACH MENTS CAUTION When removing or instal ling attachments pl...

Page 10: ...shaft cap from the at tachment if present and discard 2 Press and hold the locking release button 3 Push hanger onto the attachment until the locking release button snaps into the hole OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS_WEAR _ _ Head _ _ ii Protection Eye Protection A_DANGER Do not extend arms above shoulders while pruning Do not stand beneath branch being cut _ _ WARNING Always wear head eye hearing foot ...

Page 11: ...the limb and make a second cut all the way through the limb 3 Then make a final cut leaving a 1 2 inch 2 5 5 cm collar from the trunk of the tree to avoid dam age to the tree First cut Pruning technique _WARNING Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire or disconnect powerhead from power source before performing mainte nance CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact a Sears Service Center for ...

Page 12: ...ide bar and result in serious injury CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS A sharp chain makes wood chips A dull chain makes a sawdust powder and cuts slowly See CHAIN SHARP ENING in the SERVICE AND ADJUST MENTS section BAR MAINTENANCE If your pruner cuts to one side has to be forced through the cut or been run with an improper amount of bar lubri cation it may be necessary to service your bar A worn bar will dam...

Page 13: ...park plug or disconnect powerhead from power source 2 Remove bar clamp nut 3 Remove bar clamp 4 Turn adjusting screw by hand counterclockwise until adjusting pin just touches the stop 5 Slide guide bar behind sprocket until guide bar stops against sprocket 6 Remove the old chain 7 Carefully remove new chain from package Hold chain with the drive links as shown Tip of Bar J CUTTERS MUST FACE IF DIR...

Page 14: ...f children SEASONAL STORAGE Prepare attachment for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more If your pruner attachment is to be stored for a period of time Clean the entire attachment Lightly oil external metal surfaces and guide bar Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy paper or cloth Check entire attachment for loose screws or nuts Replace any dam aged worn or broken pa...

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