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22 Inch Walk-Behind

String Trimmer

Model No. CMXGCAQ108493

Operator’s Manual

CAUTION: Before using this product,
read this manual and follow all safety
rules and operating instructions.

• SAFETY
• UNPACKING
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

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Summary of Contents for CMXGCAQ108493

Page 1: ...r s Manual CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions SAFETY UNPACKING ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our website www craftsman com ...

Page 2: ...lert Symbols and Words This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of personal injury or property damage DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serio...

Page 3: ...y the trimmer line Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury g Plan your trimming operation to avoid discharge of material toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator h To help avoid trimmer line contact or a thrown object injury stay in operator zone beh...

Page 4: ...kments because you could lose your footing or balance b Do not trim slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope guide c Do not trim on wet grass Unstable footing could cause slipping CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the string trimmer and the trimming activity They do not understand the dangers Nev...

Page 5: ...equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety j Do not change the engine s governor setting or over speed the engine The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine k Check fuel line tank cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks Replace if necessary l Do not crank engine with spark plug removed m Maintain or replace safety and instructi...

Page 6: ...ect objects at high speed Use caution when operating around children pets and other adults DANGER MAY EJECT ITEMS AT HIGH SPEED The string trimmer may eject objects at high speed Use caution when operating around children pets and other adults DANGER USE CAUTION ON SLOPES The string trimmer is heavy and can speed up when going downhill To avoid loss of control operate across slopes not up and down...

Page 7: ...Engine Manual before starting or running your string trimmer List of tools needed for assembly 13mm wrench 2 10mm wrenches OPENING CARTON 1 Cut each corner of the carton vertically from top to bottom 2 Remove all loose parts 3 Remove loose packing material REMOVING UNIT FROM CARTON 1 Remove wheels manuals and extra trimming line from box see Figure 1 With assistance lift the trimmer out of box and...

Page 8: ...ee Figure 3 and align the upper handlebar both sides to a comfortable operating position Tighten the adjustment knobs securely It is important to find a handlebar height that allows the cutting head to hover just above the ground and remain balanced so you do not have to push down or pull up on the handlebar Figure 3 ADJUSTMENT KNOB UPPER HANDLEBAR LOWER HANDLEBAR NOTCHES IN ALIGNMENT String trimm...

Page 9: ... up into the line plate groove above them see Figure 5 and then pull the cord ends tight Figure 6 illustrates the proper cord installation on the line plate It shows the line plate from a top view The cord ends should be of equal length and the same length on each side There are two installation points on the line plate Each point is 180 degrees apart Always install two cords one opposite the othe...

Page 10: ...fresh unleaded gas min 85 Octane to 1 4 from the top of the fill neck to allow for expansion Be careful not to overfill and reinstall the cap before starting the engine Allow the engine to cool for at least two minutes before removing the fuel cap Before performing any adjustments to the cutting head cutting cords or any other procedure or inspection stop the engine wait five minutes to allow part...

Page 11: ...starting see the Troubleshooting Guide page 22 Stopping the Engine 1 Move the throttle control lever see Figure 8 all the way back past the SLOW position to the STOP position Engaging the Cutting Head 1 Bring the safety bar toward you and grip it together with the handlebar Cutting cords rotate until you release the safety bar Note Before using your cutting head for the first time or after you hav...

Page 12: ...he line plate Adjust the cord ends so they are even 3 Pull the ends of the cord under the loop and push the loop up into the line cord ends plate groove above them see Figure 11 and then pull the ends tight Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 9 1 9 2 3 2 7 3 1 3 5 OPERATION 12 BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION STOP THE ENGINE WAIT FIVE 5 MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND...

Page 13: ...h If there are woody weeds in the material you are cutting the cutting cords may wrap around the stalks they cannot cut and pull away from the cutting head Installing two 2 cords 180 degrees apart of equal length and weight on the line plate is the best method for optimal trimming performance When replacing cords do it one at a time and use the old cord to mark the position for the new cord that y...

Page 14: ... 1 Align the hole in the anti wrap canister with the hole in the internal housing at the location shown see Figure 12 2 Insert a Phillips head screwdriver into the hole in the anti wrap canister and the hole in the internal housing 3 Rotate the cutting head assembly until the screw driver slides into a hole in the shaft locking it into place 4 Looking down at the top of the frame turn the cutting ...

Page 15: ...turn the cutting head counterclockwise to start the bolt into the shaft 5 Insert the screwdriver as shown in Figure 12 and tighten the assembly securely by turning the cutting head counterclockwise when looking down on the top of the frame NOTE When finished there should be no gaps between any of the components OPERATION 15 Improper installation can cause damage to the cutting head bearings Follow...

Page 16: ...ng Recommendations Take your time in heavy growth Be sure to keep uncut material to your left maintaining a clear discharge area to your right If the string trimmer cannot do it all in one pass overlap half of the cutting swath If the grass is very thick and heavy try raising the cutting head off the ground a few inches by pushing down on the handlebar Cut the material at this height and then make...

Page 17: ...egrees Continuous use on slopes steeper than 20 degrees may deprive the engine of adequate lubrication and damage components Windrows The string trimmer cutting cords cut tall grass in one pass so you can collect clippings and leaves for mulch without raking The string trimmer ejects cut material to its right side so you can use it like a lawn broom to make cleanup easy and to create windrows Fire...

Page 18: ...sary after 2 hours of use Lubricate throttle cable and X cutting head control cable with SAE 30 oil Change the engine oil The first time X after 5 hours of use Replace the engine air filter cartridge X and foam pre filter if equipped Replace spark plug X Maintenance Checklist Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your string trimmer Please refer to this man...

Page 19: ...THE CUTTING HEAD CONTROL CABLE Before adjusting the cutting head belt tension cable check that the belt is properly installed Also make sure the cable is attached to the bail bar The belt will stretch a little when new then more over time If the cutting head does not spin with the safety bar engaged adjust the cutting head control cable to put more tension on it The adjuster is located on the cont...

Page 20: ... bracket tab and guide pin 9 Install the small spacer and v groove idler pulley Position the idler link over the idlers and secure with the two locknuts using a 13mm wrench Figure 17 10 Rotate the belt guide into position and tighten the locknut with a 10mm wrench 11 Position the cutting head guard and secure with the four bolts and flat washers using the 10mm wrench 12 Install the cutting head an...

Page 21: ... Preparing The Lawn String trimmer Clean and lubricate string trimmer thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit Coat string trimmer s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting Refer to Preparing the Engine for correct engine storage instructions Store string trimmer in a dry clean area Do not store next to corr...

Page 22: ...ine has the right amount of clean oil If the oil is dirty change it following the procedure on page 17 Use only fresh clean unleaded gas If the gas is old change it Use a fuel stabilizer if you keep gas longer than one month Check the fuel filter if equipped to see if it is clear Place a can under the fuel filter and remove the fuel line from the engine side of the filter If gas flows freely it is...

Page 23: ...e procedure in the engine Owner s Manual Remove the spark plug wire and dry the connection with a clean rag The spark plug may be dirty or cracked change it If it s oily leave it out hold a rag over the spark plug hole and pull the recoil cord several times to blow out any oil in the cylinder then wipe off the spark plug and reinsert it You should be using fresh clean unleaded gas If it is old cha...

Page 24: ...d Make sure that you are not hitting the cords against a stone or a chain link fence The cords won t last as long against obstacles as in the open Work on controlling the cutting pattern With practice you ll learn to cut closer to obstacles without hitting them Cutting cords are pulling out You may be moving too fast into tough woody growth In doing so the cords may wrap on stalks and pull out Che...

Page 25: ...lebar Jaw Adjuster Left 2 7 102903 Handlebar Jaw Adjuster Right 2 8 101160 Spring 720 OD x 063 2 9 101161 Handlebar Adjuster Handle 2 10 101162 Carriage Bolt M8 x 1 25 x 80mm 2 11 101165 Bail Bar 1 12 101166 Belt Engagement Cable Assembly 1 13 101164 Throttle Cable Assembly 1 14 101752 Pull Cord Guide 1 15 101494 Hex Nut Nylock M6 x 1 0 G8 8 1 15 1 13 3 14 2 11 5 12 4 8 9 6 7 10 HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY...

Page 26: ...9 22 24 1 6 3 19 18 14 2 29 15 10 8 25 30 13 23 21 11 17 4 31 12 28 26 16 20 7 5 27 32 SEE CUTTING HEAD ASSEMBLY PAGE 28 33 34 35 36 ENGINE ASSEMBLY 26 37 ...

Page 27: ...6 101491 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 5 G5 3 17 101492 Hex Bolt M6 x 1 0 x 14 G8 8 1 4 18 101493 Hex Bolt M8 x 1 25 x 20 G8 8 4 19 101536 Hex Bolt M6 x 1 0 x 20 G8 8 1 20 100611 Lock Washer 3 8 4 21 100127 Lock Washer M8 9 22 100202 Lock Washer M6 4 23 100579 Hex Nut M8 x 1 25 9 24 100198 Hex Nut M6 x 1 0 G8 8 4 25 100077 Flat Washer 1 2 2 26 100130 Flat Washer M8 2 27 107456 V Belt 3L X 44 1 28 101137 Ten...

Page 28: ... 101037 Blade Slot 1 6 101038 Spacer 4 7 101036 Blade 2 8 101044 String 2 9 101039 Blade Pin 2 10 101045 Bearing 2 11 101040 Spindle Spacer 1 12 100085 Hex Bolt M6 x 1 0 x 20mm G8 8 1 13 100126 Hex Bolt M8 x 1 25 x 30mm G8 8 1 14 100202 Lock Washer M6 1 15 100445 Fender Washer M6 1 16 101141 Belt Pulley 1 17 101827 Retaining Ring Internal 40mm 1 12 14 15 2 16 10 2 1 11 3 9 5 7 6 4 13 8 17 AXLE WHE...

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Page 32: ... registered trademark of Stanley Black Decker Inc used under license 2018 CRAFTSMAN All rights reserved Product Manufactured by Frictionless World 1100 W 120th Ave Suite 600 Westminster Colorado 80234 U S Canada Only ...

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