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Page 1: ...aintenance Parts List _ o Espar_ol For Occasional Use Only 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 or 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 530088371 1 23 02 ...

Page 2: ...mmer is used for rental purposes this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of pur chase This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE WEEDWACKER LINE TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER INTHE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which v...

Page 3: ...ays wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating or performing main tenance on your unit safety glasses are available Eye protec tion should be marked Z87 Always wear face or dust mask if op eration is dusty Always wear heavy long pants long sleeves boots and gloves Wear ing safety leg guards is recom mended Always wear foot protection Do not go barefoot or wear sandals Stay clear ...

Page 4: ...er blade can not accidentally cause injury The unit can be hung by the tube Store unit out of reach of children SAFETY NOTICE Exposure to vibra tions through prolonged use of gaso line powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers hands and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or ab normal swellings Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vess...

Page 5: ... walks holes in the terrain large roots etc Always use the handlebar when us ing edger attachment BLOWER VACUUM SAFETY _ WARNING Inspect area before starting unit Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks glass wire etc that can ricochet be thrown or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation Do not set unit on any surface ex cept a clean hard area while engine is running Debris such...

Page 6: ... Remove ob jects rocks broken glass nails wire etc which can be thrown or become entangled in the blade or trimmer line Throw away and replace blades that are bent warped cracked broken or damaged in any other way Install required shield properly be fore using the unit Use the metal shield for all metal blade use _ WARNING Only use brushcut ter attachments that provide a metal shield with probosci...

Page 7: ...ngine and ensure blades have stopped moving disconnect spark plug and wear gloves when changing or han dling the blade _ WARNING A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to move after the engine is stopped Maintain proper control of the unit until the blade has completely stopped moving Keep hands face and feet at a distance from all moving parts Do not attempt to touch or stop the bla...

Page 8: ...attaching the snowthrower to the powerhead If the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen ice thaw the unit before thoroughly before attempting to op erate under power Keep the rotor clear of debris Do not throw snow near other people The snow thrower could propel small objects at high speed causing injury After striking a foreign object stop the engine disconnect spark plug and inspect the sno...

Page 9: ...ly by turning clock wise Coupler Primary Hole Guide Recess U I Lookingl _ _ pper Release Lower Tube Attachment Button dmWARNING Make sure the lock ing release button is locked in the pri mary hole and the knob is securely tightened before operating the unit All attachments are designed to be used in the primary hole For optional attachments see the AS SEMBLY section of the applicable at tachment i...

Page 10: ...fuel information in the safety rules before you begin If you do not under stand the safety rules do not attempt to fuel your unit Call 1 800 235 5878 FUELING ENGINE _WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2 cycle air cooled engine oil We recommend Craftsman brand sy...

Page 11: ...r bulb 6 times Squeeze and hold the throttle trig ger and pull the starter rope 2 more times Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the en gine runs but no more than 6 pulls If the engine still doesn t start it is probably flooded Pro ceed to STARTING A FLOODED EN GINE 9 Once the engine starts allow it to run 10 seconds then move the choke lever to the OFF ...

Page 12: ...e lock ing release button is locked in the pri mary hole and the knob is securely tightened before operating the unit Coupler Primary Hole Guide Recess Upper Locking Attachment Tube Release Button OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR Long Pant_ _ Protection Heavy Shoe_ _ Cut only from your right to your left AMIIWARNING Always wear eye protection Never lean over the trim mer head Rocks or debris can ric...

Page 13: ...remove grass and weeds from around walls fences trees and flower beds but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences For trimming or scalping use less than full throttle to increase line life and decrease head wear especially During light duty cutting Near objects around which the line can wrap such as small posts trees or fence wire For mowing or sweeping use full throttle...

Page 14: ...e of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks Debris Shield Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA BELS After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit and labels using a damp cloth with a mild detergent Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases engine per formance and increas...

Page 15: ...inue feeding line into spool leaving 4 6 inches 10 15 cm unwound from center of spool INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE 1 Install replacement spool 2 Thread line through line guide ring Line th roughguide ring Ii Slot Replacement Spool 3 Rest guide ring on spool and place line through slot Allow line to ex tend 4 6 inches 10 15 cm from center of spool 4 Ensure line remains in slot while screwing cap on t...

Page 16: ...l 1 800 235 5878 Idle Speed T Allow engine to idle If the trimmer head moves idle speed is too fast If the engine stalls idle speed is too slow Turn IDLE SPEED screw T clock wise to increase engine speed Turn IDLE SPEED screw T counter clockwise to decrease engine speed Low Speed Adjustment L 1 Allow the engine to idle 2 Turn low speed mixture screw L slowly clockwise until the speed begins to dro...

Page 17: ...n your engine Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter native in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 5 min utes after adding stabilizer Craftsman 40 1 2 cycle engine oil air cooled is already blended with fuel stabilizer If y...

Page 18: ...replace air filter 2 Clean or replace plug and regap 3 See Carburetor Adjustment in Service and Adjustments Section 4 Contact Sears Service Center 5 Contact Sears Service Center 1 Adjust choke 2 Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture 3 Clean or replace air filter 4 See Carburetor Adjustment in Service and Adjustments Section 1 See Fueling Engine in Operation section 2 Replace with co...

Page 19: ...o the effect of repair or replace as neces sary shall be warranted for 2 years Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required mainte nance shall be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replace ment point for that part DIAGNOSIS The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the de termination that a warranted part is de fective if the di...

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