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Page 1: ...W ALL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE 3 0 DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY Db Not Throw Away Always Wear Eye Protection 32 cc 2 0 cu in 2 CYCLE 17 Inch Semi Automatic Head GAS WEEDWACKER o Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments Repair Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates 1L60179 U S A 530 083614 1 03 08 95 ...

Page 2: ...arting engine Stop engine and allow unit to cool before removing fuel cap CUTTING SAFETY o Inspect the area to be cut before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire string etc which can be thrown or become entangled in the semi automatic line head Keep others including children animate bystanders and helpers at least 50 feet 15 meters away Stop the engine immediately il you are appro...

Page 3: ...RSTAND AND FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE UNFI_ NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE THIS TOOL THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED FOR LINE TRIMMER USE ONLY NEVER USE ANY OTHER CUTTING ATTACHMENT WITH THIS UNIT BLADES AND HEADS WITH FLAILING DEVICES CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY WARNING TRIMMER LINE CAN THROW OBJECTS VIOLENTLY YOU CAN BE BLINDED OR INJURED WEAR EYE AND LEG PROTECTION PROTECTIO...

Page 4: ...kingorder or the enginemust be constructed equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire Check withyour state orlocal authorities forregulations pertaining to these requirementsFailureto follow these requirements is aviolationof thetaw Thisunit is not factory equippedwith a spark arrestor however a sparkarrestoris available as an optional part Ifa spark arrestorisrequired inyour area con tact...

Page 5: ... 10 Fuel Filter 16 K Know Your Weedwacker 8 L Line Advancement 9 Line Replacement 18 M Maintenance Schedule 14 Model Number 4 0 Operation 8 Ordering Repair Parts Back Cover R Repair Parts 23 Ordering Back Cover S Service and Adjustments 17 Spark Arrestor Screen 15 Specilications 4 Starting 11 Storage 21 T Trouble Shooting 22 W Warranty 4 ACCESSORIES These accessories and attachments were available...

Page 6: ...ided throughout this manua for tightening hardware_ Long Hex Wrench Short HexWrench After removing the contents from the carton check parts against the Carton Contents list Examine the parts for damage Do not use damaged parts o Notify Customer Assistance at 1 800 235 5878 imme diately ff a part is missing or damaged TO REMOVE WEEDWACKER FROM CARTON Remove loose parts bag included witll Weedwacker...

Page 7: ...c debris shield under the gear box and align screw holes Make sure the widest part of the plastic debris shield is pointing toward the engine o Insert the four shield screws through the gear box into the plastic debris shield Tighten screws evenly and securely using the long hex key provided ONG HEX KEY__ ENGINE GEAR BOX PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD DUST CUP MUST BE REMOVED FOR DEBRIS SHIELD INSTALLATION...

Page 8: ... AUTOMA_C HEAD CHOKE LEVER PRIMER BULB PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD LINE L MtTER MUFFLER AND GUARD Figure 4 The ON OFF SWITCH is used to stop the engine The CHOKE LEVER is used for starting a cold engine The STARTER ROPE HANDLE is used for starting the engine The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the carburetor The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine speed The SEMI AUTOMATIC HEAD contains spool of line which a...

Page 9: ...length is the max imum length allowed by the line limiter TO ADVANCE THE LINE Operate the engine at full throttle_ Hold the semi automatic head parallel to and above a grassy area Tap the bottom of the semi automatic head lightly on the ground one time Approximately 2 inches of line will be advanced with each tap_ TAP I_ LI_E LiMITEF Figure 7 Figure 5 ASSIST HANDLE The assist handle is used to aid...

Page 10: ...bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the fuel tank or storage container Always follow the fuel mix ratio found on the stabilizer container Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer to aitow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor You do not have to drain the fuel tank for storage if you are using fuel stabilizer 40 1 2 CYCLE AIR COOLED ENGINE OIL CRAFTSMAN...

Page 11: ...ueling site STARTING A WARM ENGINE o Move choke lever to the Off Choke position Squeeze throttle trigger o Pull starter rope untilengine starts STARTING POSITION Figure 8 Move ON OFF switch to the ON position Prime engine by pressing primer bulb six times Actuate choke by moving the choke lever to the Full Choke position Rest engine and debris shield on ground supporting semi automatic Squeeze and...

Page 12: ... in moving parts Secure hair so it is above shoulder length Being fully cov ered will help protect you from piecesof toxicplants such as poison ivy thrown by the semi automatic head which could be more of a hazard than touchingthe plant itself Do not swing the unit with such force that you are in dan ger of Iosing your balance Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building Breathin...

Page 13: ...nches and use at partial throttle The tip of the line does the cutting You will achieve the best performance and minimum line wear by not crowd ing the line intocutting area Always release throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle speed when not cutting Hotd bottom of the semi automatic head about 3 inches above ground and at an angle _ j 3jTIP OF LINE DOES j _ j _ THE C_ T TING kl Hr LI...

Page 14: ...er element assures proper air fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last ronger Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual _ WARNING DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE EXCEPT FOR CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS REPLACE SEMI AUTOMATIC HEAD PARTS THAT ARE CRACKED CHIPPED OR DAM AGED IN ANY OTHER WAY BEFORE USING THE UNIT INSPECl THE ENTIRE UNIT REPLACE DAM AGED PARTS CHEC...

Page 15: ...ntation of these parts for reassembly Cfean the spark arrestor screen with a wire brush or replace if breaks are found in the screen Replace any broken or cracked parts Reinstall diffuser and spark arrestor screen assembly Reinstall muffler cover and the two muffler cover retain ing springs Reinstall muffler guard and the two muffler guard screws t5 20 in Ibs Figure 16 RESPONSiBILiTIES i DRIVE SHA...

Page 16: ...on to catch fuel line and slowly pull from tank When fuel filter appears in opening grasp with fingers and remove from tank Once fitter is out of tank hold fuel line close to fuel ill leE Remove fuel filter by twisting and pulling at the same time Replace fuel fitter Reverse process for installation Figure 19 LINE FUEL LINE FUEL FILTER FILTh ER BARREL NECK Figure 20 GEAR BOX LUBRICATION Fig 21 Rem...

Page 17: ...l the notches are aligned again Insert the long hex key into the hole formed by the notches to hold the pulley in position Use a 42 length of replacement rope Move away 10 feet 3 meters from the fuel tank with the replacement rope Use a match and melt both ends of the rope to prevent fraying insert one end of rope through handle and secure with a knot Leave a 3 16 pigtail behind knot Insert the ot...

Page 18: ...with Line Already Wound steps to complete assembly If line breaks off or backs up in the semi automatic head follow Installing Spool with Line Already Wound steps Pull slack in line until the line is tightly wound on spool leaving 4 6 inches of extended lineoFigure 30 INSTALLING THE SPOOL insert line into line exit hole in the hub as shown Figure 27 Align the notch with the line exit hole Push spo...

Page 19: ...SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTCH COVER RNGER OVER NOTCH LINE EXIT HOLE TAP BUTTON Figure 27 Figure 29 LOCK TABS CATCH 1N OF INNER UNE RIM Figure 28 Figure 30 _19 ...

Page 20: ...an 1 t6th of a turn Turn the mixture adjustment fully counterclockwise to the limiter cap stops Turn idle speed adjustment clockwise one full turn If engine fails to start after pedorming carburetor pre sets the unit may be flooded Review the Difficult Starting section of the manual If problems continue call the 1 800 number listed on the front cover of this manual for further assistance Starl the...

Page 21: ...and are securely fastened Replace any damaged parts_ The recommended storage position is either vertically with the fuel cap on top or horizontally with the fuel cap up_Do not store unit with the cutting attachment up Hang the unit by the brackets under the motor housing to avoid fuel leaks Make sure the unit is positioned so that the line limiter cannot cause injury 1_ CAUTION WEAR PROTECTIVE GLO...

Page 22: ...ur SEARS Service Center Depto 1 Clean or replace air filter 2 Refuef with correct fuel mixture 3 See Carburetor Adjustments 1 Fuel mixture incorrect 1 2 Spark plug incorrect 2 3 Carburetor set too high lean 3 4 Wrong diameter cutting line too large 4 5 None of the above 5 1 Drive shaft not engagedv 2 Drive shaft broken 1 Line improperly routed in head 2 Line improperly wound onto spool 3 Line size...

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