Craftsman WEEDWACKER INCREDI.PULL 316.791020, Operator'S Manual

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH
DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules .................................................................................................. 2
Warranty ........................................................................................................ 4
Know Your Unit ............................................................................................. 4
Assembly Instructions ................................................................................... 4
Oil and Fuel Information ................................................................................ 5
Starting/Stopping Instructions ...................................................................... 5
Operating Instructions .................................................................................. 6
Maintenance and Repair Instructions ........................................................... 7
Cleaning and Storage ................................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting Chart ................................................................................... 9
Specifi cations ............................................................................................. 10
Parts List ..................................................................................................... 30
Service Numbers ..........................................................................Back Cover
SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE
NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine,
Oregon and Washington.
All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California
(Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by
law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or
grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective
working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and maintained for the
prevention of fi re. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations
pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements could
subject you to liability or a fi ne.
This unit is factory equipped with a spark
arrestor. If it requires replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE DEALER to
install the Accessory Part #753-06418 Muffl er Assembly
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers.
The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention
and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any
danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
S
YMBOL
M
EANING
SAFETY ALERT:
Indicates danger, warning or caution.
Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury.
May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises of information or instructions vital to the operation or
maintenance of the equipment.
DANGER:
Failure to obey a safety warning will result in
serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock and personal
injury.
WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury
to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION:
Failure to obey a safety warning may result in
property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fi re,
electric shock and personal injury.
NOTE: This Unit Can Use an Electric Start or Power Start Bit™ Optional
Accessory!
Please refer to the Electric Starter or Power Start Bit™ operator’s manual for
proper use of these features. (Items Sold Separately! Please refer to page 8
of this manual for more information about purchasing these accessories.)
Read the Operator’s Manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
All information, illustrations, and specifi cations in this manual are based on the
latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right
to make changes at any time without notice.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
GENERAL SAFETY
•
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper
use of the unit.
•
Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct
other users. If loaning this unit to others, also loan them these
instructions.
•
Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the infl uence of alcohol,
drugs or medication.
•
Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use the unit, except
teens guided by an adult.
•
Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose.
•
Use the unit only in daylight or good artifi cial light.
•
Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet ANSI Z87.1 standards and are
marked as such. Wear ear/hearing protection when operating this unit.
Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
•
Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Do not
wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure
hair above shoulder level.
•
Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Make sure all
fasteners are in place and secure. Replace parts that are cracked,
chipped or damaged in any way. Do not operate the unit with loose or
damaged parts.
•
All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly before
operating the unit.
•
Use only replacement parts or accessories recommended for this
unit that are distributed by Sears or a Craftsman outlet. Use of any
replacement parts or accessories purchased elsewhere may be
hazardous, and will void the warranty.
•
Be aware of risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.
•
Clear the area of children, bystanders and pets; keep them outside a
50-foot (15 m) radius, at a minimum. Even then, they are still at risk
from thrown objects. Encourage bystanders to wear eye protection. If
approached, stop the unit immediately.
•
Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove all debris such
as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string and other objects which may be
thrown or become entangled in the unit.
•
Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns automatically to the
idle position. Make all adjustments or repairs before using the unit.
•
Always stop the unit when operation is delayed or when walking from
one location to another.
•
Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a fi rm grip
on both handles or grips.
•
Do not force the unit. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of
injury at a rate for which it was designed.
•
Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees,
steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Always keep proper footing and balance.
•
Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to do the job. Do
not run the unit at high speed when not in use.
•
If the unit strikes or becomes entangled with a foreign object, stop the
unit immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing
damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
•
Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials that may clog, gum
or bind moving parts, which may cause serious personal injury and or
damage to the unit.
•
Keep hands, face, and feet away from all moving parts. Do not touch or
try to stop any moving parts while they are in motion.
•
Allow the unit to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure
the unit while transporting.
•
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use, see
Cleaning and Storage instructions.
•
Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent
unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children.
OIL AND FUEL SAFETY
•
Store fuel only in containers specifi cally designed and approved for the
storage of such materials.
WARNING:
When using the unit, all safety rules must be
followed. Please read these instructions before operating the unit
in order to ensure the safety of the operator and any bystanders.
Please keep these instructions for later use.
WARNING:
Gasoline is highly fl ammable and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Take the following precautions: