Warranty; Know Your Unit; Assembly Instructions - Craftsman WEEDWACKER 316.791860 Operator's Manual

If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store,
Sears Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair. This warranty does not include:
• Expendable items which can wear out from normal use within the warranty period, such as cutting line, air cleaner or spark plug.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence and the failure to operate or maintain the equipment according to all supplied
instructions.
This warranty applies for only 90 days if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty applies only while this
product is used 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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
On/Off Stop Control
Fuel Cap
Muffler
Spark Plug
INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE
1. Push the D-handle down
onto the shaft housing so
that the handle slants
towards the shaft grip
(Fig. 1). The squared bolt
hole in the handle is to
the right.
2. Insert the shoulder bolt
into the squared hole in
the handle and push
through. On the left side
of the handle, place the
washer on the bolt, then screw the wing nut onto the bolt. Do
not tighten until you make the handle adjustment.
CRAFTSMAN TWO-YEAR FULL WARRANTY
Starter
Rope Grip
Shaft Grip
Shoulder Strap
Loop
Air Filter/
Muffler Cover
Primer Bulb

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Shaft Grip
Minimum 6 in.
(15.24 cm)
Washer
Bolt
Fig. 1
WARRANTY STATEMENT

KNOW YOUR UNIT

APPLICATIONS
As a trimmer:
• Cutting grass and light weeds.
• Edging
• Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc.
Other optional accessories may be used with this unit.
Throttle Control
D-Handle
Convertible™
Coupler
Hassle Free
3. Rotate the D-handle to place the grip above the top of the shaft
housing. Place it a minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) from the
D-Handle
end of the shaft grip.
4. While holding the unit in the operating position
Tighten (Fig. 10), position the D-handle to the location that provides you
the best grip.
5. Tighten the wing nut until the D-handle is secure.
Wing
INSTALLING THE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT
Nut
Prior to use, make sure trimmer attachment is installed correctly.
Please refer to Operating the Convertible™ Coupler System for
proper installation.
NOTE: Remove red cap or hanger from lower shaft housing prior to
assembling to Convertible™ coupler
4
Shaft Housing
Line Cutting
Blade
Trimmer
Attachment Shield
® Trimmer Attachment