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Page 1: ...NG 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 _Hoors listed are Central Time Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA 530088548 3 16 00 ...

Page 2: ...EST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 _ WARNING When using gar dening appliances basic safety pre cautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury Read and follow all instructions This power unit...

Page 3: ...ving fuel cap CUTTING SAFETY Use only for trimming scalping mow ing and sweeping Do not use for edg ing pruning or hedge trimming Inspect the area before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire etc which can be thrown by or become entangled in line Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury Keep firm footing and balance Do not overreach Keep all par...

Page 4: ... be sure it remains between the trigger and the safety label Loosen wing nut or knob on handle Rotate the handle on the tube to an upright position retighten wing nut ATTACHING SHIELD _ L WARNING The shield must be properly installed The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and is equipped with a line limiter which cuts excess line to the pr...

Page 5: ... to the OFF CHOKE position BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you begin If you do not understand the safety rules do not attempt to fuel your unit Call 1 800 235 5878 FUELING ENGINE This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Before operation gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2 cycle air cooled engine oil We recommen...

Page 6: ...he primer bulb 6 times squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times Move the choke lever to HALF CHOKE and pull the starter rope until the engine runs but no more than 6 more pulls If the engine still has not started it is probably flooded Proceed to START ING A FLOODED ENGINE Allow the engine to run 10 seconds then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE Allow the unit t...

Page 7: ...p the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time Approximately 2 in 5 cm of line will be advanced with each tap To advance line tap bottom of trimmer head on ground one time Llrnplei_e rg_hU t s line t _ Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can cause ex cessive wear to the trimmer head Ifthe line is worn down to 2 in 5 cm or le...

Page 8: ...CE SCHEDULE Scalping _ MOWING Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach In the mowing position keep the line parallel to the ground Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool Mowing SWEEPING The fanning action of the rotating line can be used for a quick and easy clean up Keep the line par allel to and above the s...

Page 9: ...ofoiltothe filter squeeze the filter todistribute oil Replace parts __O ___ FiIter Screws Cover REPLACE SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug each year to ensure theengine starts easier and runs better Set spark plug gap at 025 in Ignition timing isfixed and nonadjustable Twist then pull offspark plug boot Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard Replace with Champion CJ 8Y spark plug and tighten w...

Page 10: ...ustment is critical and if done improperly can permanently damage the engine as well as the car buretor If you require further assis tance or are unsure about performing this procedure call our customer as sistance help line at 1 800 235 5878 Old fuel a dirty air filter a dirty fuel fil ter or flooding may give the impres sion of an improperly adjusted carbu retor Check these conditions before adj...

Page 11: ...parks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc Store unit with all guards in place Position unit so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children EXTERNAL SURFACES If your unit is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly before stor age Store in a clean dry area Lightly oil external metal ...

Page 12: ...buretor Adjustments Contact a Sears Service Center Contact a Sears Service Center Move choke to off position Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture Clean or replace air filter See Carburetor Adjustments See Fueling Your Unit Replace with correct spark plug See Carburetor Adjustments Contact a Sears Service Center YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U S Environ mental Protection ...

Page 13: ...no charge to the owner at an approved SEARS servicing center If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized ser vice center or call SEARS at 1 800 473 7247 WARRANTY PE RIOD Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of repa...

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