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Page 1: ... Parts List Espar_ol p 22 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 545082937 9 12 06 ...

Page 2: ...he United States for free repair or replacement if repair proves impossible This warranty excludes cutting line spark plug and air filter which are expendable parts that can wear out from normal use in less than two years This warranty applies for only 30 days from purchase date if this product is used for commercial or rental purposes This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also...

Page 3: ...nance on your unit safety glasses are available Eye protection 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 Wearing safety leg guards is recommended Always wear foot protection Do not go barefoot or wear sandals Stay clear of spinning line Secure hair above shoulder length Secure or remove loose clothing or clo...

Page 4: ...with spark plug facing up Do not store or transport unit with spark plug facing down see STORAGE sec tion for additional information Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric mo tors or switches furnaces etc Store unit so line limiter blade cannot accidentally cause injury Store unit out of reach of children This unit is not equipp...

Page 5: ...d can cut you For proper orientation of shield see KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OP ERATION section 1 Remove wing nut from shield 2 Insert bracket into slot as shown 3 Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket 4 Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt Shield _ Slot _ _ _ _ Bracket ATTACHING THE SHOULDER STRAP _WARNING Proper shoulder strap adjustments must be made with the engine comp...

Page 6: ... allows you to start the engine with fewer pulls on the starter rope Activate the primer bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to its original form BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING Be sure to read the 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 OIL CAPACITY The engine holds approximately...

Page 7: ...e engine with oil to the FULL mark on the dipstick as needed CAUTION DO NOT overfill engine with oil or it will smoke on start up CAUTION KEEP ENGINE LEVEL r Engine must be level with oil fill facing up to check oil If engine is not level dipstick reading will not be accurate This will lead to possible over or under filling causing damage to the engine Check oil level before starting the en gine C...

Page 8: ...cur See the STORAGE section for additional information _WARNING Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck DO NOT overfill Wipe off any spilled fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame AI_WARNING Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes before removing fuel cap for refueling Remove fuel cap slowly 1 Tilt engine in angle shown to prop erly fill fuel tank _ F FFuel fill 2 Remove fuel cap by ...

Page 9: ... the throttle trigger RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE Follow steps listed in tile STARTING ENGINE section without squeezing throttle trigger If the unit will not start refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call 1 800 235 5878 OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR 4 _ _ lye protection Shoulder strap Long pa 4 Cut only from your right to your left _ WARNING Always wear eye protection Never lean over the trimmer h...

Page 10: ...d about 3 inches 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Al low only the tip of the line to make contact with vegetation Do not force trimmer line into work area Trimming 3 inches 8 cm above ground SCALPING The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation down to the ground Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Al low the tip of the line to strike...

Page 11: ...lug and air filter A new spark plug and clean new air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS Spark Plug Boot Air Filter Housing Screws Assist Handle Screw Debris Shield CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS For replacement of damaged or worn parts contact Sears Service or cal...

Page 12: ...h oil see ADD OIL in the OPERATION section 5 Replace engine oil fill cap dipstick Tighten securely CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases engine per formance and increases fuel con sumption and harmful emissions Al ways clean after every 8 hours of operation Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne de bris is present Replace air cleaner parts if very dirty 1 Clean the cover ...

Page 13: ...when using lines with diameter f6_ WJ smaller than medium red line optional Line glide Arrow Cutting head NOTE Line glide plate must be rein stalled in cutting head before inserting new line 4 Insert both ends of your line through the proper holes in the side of the cutting head Positioning Tunnel 5 Pull the line and make sure the line is against the hub and ex tended full through the positioning ...

Page 14: ...slowly 8 10 times to properly coat the cylinder bore and piston for storage Replace plug and tighten Any residual oil may burn off in subsequent starts which may result in white smoke from the muffler Store the unit in a horizontal position with the spark plug up DO NOT store or transport the unit with the spark plug down CAUTION Storing unit in over 10 degrees NOTE Storing or transporting the uni...

Page 15: ...ousing 4 Carbon build up on 4 muffler outlet screen REMEDY 1 Move ON OFF switch to ON position 2 Clean or replace air filter 3 Fill fuel tank 4 Drain tank and carburetor and refill with fresh clean fuel 5 Drain tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 6 Connect wire to plug 7 Install new spark plug 8 Check for dirty fuel filter replace Check for kinked or split fuel line repair or r...

Page 16: ... S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILI TIES As the small off road engine en gine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required mainte nance listed in your operating and maintenance instructions Sears recom mends that you retain all receipts cover ing maintenance on your small off road engine but Sears cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performa...

Page 17: ...nce as set forth in the Sears Engine Warranty Policy Sears is not liable to cover failures of Warranted Parts caused by the use of add on non original or modified parts 5 Maintenance Any Warranted Part which is not scheduled for replacement as re quired maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspec tion to the effect of repair or re place as necessary shall be war ranted as to defects ...

Page 18: ...lity Period of an engine with an moderate rating would equate to 5 to 6 years The Air Index is a calculated number describing the relative level of emis sions for specific engine family The lower the Air Index the cleaner the engine This information is displayed in graphical form on the emissions la bel or hang tag AFTER JULY 1 2000 LOOK FOR EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE PERIOD ON ENGINE EMISSIONS COM PLIA...

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