11
pulls. If the engine doesn’t start,
repeat procedure 2 additional
times. NOTE: If engine still doesn’t
start, it is probably flooded. Proceed
to
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
9. Once the engine starts, allow it to
run 10 seconds, then move the
choke lever to
OFF CHOKE
by
aligning lever with position shown
on decal (see illustration below).
Allow the unit to run for 30 more
seconds at
OFF CHOKE
before re-
leasing the throttle trigger. NOTE:
If engine dies with the choke lever
in the
OFF CHOKE
position, move
the choke lever to the
HALF
CHOKE
position and pull the rope
until engine runs, but no more
than 6 pulls.
Choke
position
decal
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move
ON/OFF
switch to the
ON
position.
2. Move the choke lever to the
HALF
CHOKE
position.
3. Squeeze and hold the throttle trig-
ger. Keep throttle trigger fully
squeezed until the engine runs
smoothly.
4. Pull starter rope sharply until en-
gine runs, but no more than 5
pulls.
5. Allow engine to run 15 seconds,
then move the choke lever to the
OFF CHOKE
position.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull
starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still
does not run, it is probably flooded.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by
placing the choke lever in the
OFF
CHOKE
position; then, pull the rope to
clear the engine of excess fuel. This
could require pulling the starter handle
many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
or contact
your Sears Service Centre.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
This model is equipped with a coupler
which enables optional attachments to
be installed. The optional attach-
ments are:
Edger
C944.511573
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cultivator
C944.511580
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blower
C944.511601
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pruner
C944.514610
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING:
Always stop unit
and disconnect spark plug before re-
moving or installing attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT-
TACHMENTS)
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
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Upper Shaft
Lower
Attachment
2. Press and hold the locking/release
button.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler
Upper Shaft
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the engine
and upper shaft, pull the attach-
ment straight out of the coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the at-
tachment (if present).
2. Position locking/release button of
attachment into guide recess of
coupler.
3. Push the attachment into the cou-
pler until the locking/release but-
ton snaps into the primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the
knob securely by turning clock-
wise.
