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Summary of Contents for WEEDWACKER C944.511560

Page 1: ...nce Parts List Fran_ais 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 Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 530088152 12 5 01 ...

Page 2: ...egislation Furthermore some provinces do NOT allow limitations on how long an implied warranty will last so the above limitations may not apply to you Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 411 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 can be dangerous O...

Page 3: ...es steep slopes rooftops etc Use only in daylight or good artificial light Use only for obs explained in this manual or manuals for optional at tachments UNIT MAINTENANCE SAFETY Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except car buretor adjustments Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use Look for and repair fuel leaks before use Keep in good working condition Re...

Page 4: ... area to be trimmed before each use Remove objects rocks broken glass nails wire etc which can be thrown byor become entangled in line Hard ob jects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury Use only for trimming scalping mow ing and sweeping Do not use for edging pruning or hedge trimming Cutting on left side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator ADDITIONAL...

Page 5: ...r use for spreading chemicals fertilizers or other substances which may contain toxic materials To avoid spreading fire do not use near leaf or brush fires fireplaces barbecue pits ashtrays etc BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY DANGER Blade can thrust vio lently away from material it does not cut Blade thrust can cause amputa tion of arms or legs _ WARNING Do not use trimmer head as a fastening device for the bl...

Page 6: ...ted and the blade has stopped moving before removing jammed material from the cutting blade Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting blade Blades move momentarily after the trigger s d Allow blades to stop before removing them from the cut _WARNING Inspect the area be fore starting the unit Remove all de bris and hard objects such as rocks glass wire etc that can ricochet be thrown or otherwise...

Page 7: ...d cause serious injury or blindness _ WARNING Inspect the area where the unit is to be used Remove objects that could be thrown or dam age the unit Some objects may be hidden by fallen snow be alert for the possibility Direct material discharge away from glass enclosures automobiles etc Do not run engine at high speed while not removing snow Be attentive when using the snow thrower and stay alert ...

Page 8: ...ing the unit tighten the knob securely by turning clock wise Coupler Primary Hole Guide Recess Upper _ I Lower Tube e ease Attachment Button _ WARNING 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 a...

Page 9: ...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 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 C...

Page 10: ...ying to start but do not pull rope more than 6 times 7 As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start move choke lever to HALF CHOKE by aligning lever with position shown on decal see following illustration Choke position 8 PuU starter rope sharply until engine runs but no more than 6 pulls If the engine doesn t start after 6 pulls at the HALF CHOKE position move the choke lever to the FULL ...

Page 11: ...uipped with a coupler which enables optional attachments to be installed The optional attach ments are Edger C944 511570 Cultivator C944 511580 Brushcutter C944 511590 Blower C944 511600 _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...

Page 12: ...g area The right and wrong ways are shown below Tip of the Line Line Crowded Into Does The Cutting Work Area Right Wrong The line will easily 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 l...

Page 13: ...moved CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS Spark Plug Boot Air Filter Housing Screws Assist Handle Screw Debris Shield CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS 2 Remove parts by pressing button to release air filter cover NOTE To avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions do not clean filter in gaso line or other flammable solvent 3 Wash the filter in soap and water 4 Allow filt...

Page 14: ...nd any optional attach ments must not move spin at idle speed Carburetor adjustment 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 ...

Page 15: ...rn the high speed mixture screw H counterclockwise until it stops 3 Turn the high speed mixture screw H 1 16 of a turn clockwise at a time until the engine runs smooth ly After completing adjustments check for acceleration and trimmer head movement at idle Reset if necessary Acceleration Check If engine dies or hesitates instead of accelerating turn the low speed mix ture screw L counterclockwise ...

Page 16: ... 2 Crankshaft seals worn 3 Compression low 1 Air filter dirty 2 Spark plug fouled 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 4 Carbon build up on muffler outlet screen 5 Compression low 1 Choke partially on 2 Fuel mixture incorrect 3 Air filter dirty 4 Carburetor requires adjustment 1 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Spark plug incorrect 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 4 Carbon build up on muffler outlet screen 2 ...

Page 17: ...our war ranty rights arid responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears Canada at 1 800 665 4455 WARRANTY COM MENCEMENT DATE The warranty pe riod begins on the date the small off road engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the initial date of purchase WHAT IS COV ERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Rep...

Page 18: ...overed up to maintenance schedule Ignition Module MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all required main tenance as defined in the instruction manual The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified Example Year EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and or CALIFORNIA This engine is certified to be emissions compliant for the following use Mod...

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