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Summary of Contents for 944.511591

Page 1: ...o O944 511591 NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH ELECTRIC POWERHEADS Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List _ ANGER Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 545001413 2 14 05 ...

Page 2: ...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 brushcutter canbe dangerous Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury Always wear appropriate ear protection eye protection and head protection _WARNING When using garden ing appliances basic safety precau tions should ...

Page 3: ...eration is dusty Always wear heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Wearing safety leg guards is recommended Always wear foot protection Do not go barefoot or wear sandals Secure hair above shoulder length Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with loosely hang ing ties straps tassels etc They can be caught in moving parts Being fully covered also helps protect you from d...

Page 4: ...e on the right hand side of your body Hold the unit firmly with both hands Keep firm footing and balance Do not overreach Keep blade below waist level Do not raise powerhead engine above your waist Keep all parts of your body away from blade and muffler Cut from your left to your right Use only in daylight or good artificial light Use only for jobs explained in this manual TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE...

Page 5: ...he locking release button snaps into the primary hole 5 Before using the unit tighten the knob securely by turning clock wise Coupler Pnmary Hole Guide Recess er oe ino SP_ff RBe_ttase AttL _erent k ram WARNING Make sure the lock ing release button is locked in the pri mary hole and the knob is securely tightened before operating the unit HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY _lJ DANGER RISK OF CUT To avoid serious ...

Page 6: ...completely before use and placed over the screw holes on the lower shoulder strap clamp These tabs are not need ed for powerheads with a 7 8 upper shaft LOWER SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP 41 _L _ _ Spacer Tabs positioned for use on 1 diameter upper shaft 1 2 Place the upper shoulder strap clamp over the upper shaft above the handlebar Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the upper shaft and align...

Page 7: ...ing grass weeds and brush up to 1 2 inch 1 cm in diameter BLADE SHIELD The BLADE SHIELD provides protection from the spinning blade OPERATING THE COUPLER Your powerhead is equipped with a coupler which enables optional attach ments to be installed The optional at tachments are Edger 71 51157 Cultivator 71 51158 Blower 71 51160 Pruner 71 51161 _k WARNING Always disconnect powerhead spark plug befor...

Page 8: ...ter attachment clip shoulder strap onto upper shoulder strap clamp stand as shown and check for the following Wear eye protection and heavy clothing Keep arms extended with right hand holding the trigger handle of power head Keep left arm extended with left hand holding the handlebar Keep unit below waist level Shoulder strap pad should be cen tered on your left shoulder and dan ger sign centered ...

Page 9: ...each Keep firm footing and balance Keep blade below waist level It will be easier to maintain control of unit Do not raise the engine above your 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 w...

Page 10: ... trigger has been re leased To avoid serious injury make sure the blade has stopped coasting and disconnect the spark plug before performing work on the blade A A_ 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 protective gloves when handling or performing ...

Page 11: ...y hand If the blade binds against the shield or ap pears to be uneven the blade is not centered and you must rein stall A _ WARNING 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 ...

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