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Craftsman 0944.511590 Operator's Manual

Craftsman brushcutter attachment operator's manual
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Operator's
Manual
BRUSHCUTI'ER
ATTACHMENT
Model No.
0944.511590
NOT DESIGNED
FOR USE
WITH ELECTRIC
POWERHEADS
DANGER:
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
<.o°,,
listed are Central Time)
Sears Canada,
Inc., Toronto,
Ontario
M5B 2B8
530086421
4/2/01

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual BRUSHCUTI'ER ATTACHMENT Model No. 0944.511590 NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH ELECTRIC POWERHEADS DANGER: 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.,...
  • Page 2 Assembly Operation Maintenance LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, Sears Canada, Inc,, will repair or replace free of charge, at Sears option, parts which are defective as a result of...

  • Page 3: Operator Safety

    DANGER: Blade can thrust vio- lently away from material it does not cut. Blade thrust can cause amputa- tion of arms or legs. Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. _WARNING: Blade can throw ob- jects violently, You can be blinded injured, Wear eye and leg protection.

  • Page 4: Fuel Safety

    Hold theunit b yhand; donotusethe shoulder strap forsupport. • Keep others a way w hen making c ar- buretor adjustments. • Use only recommended Craftsman accessories andreplacement parts. • Have allmaintenance andservice notexplained inthismanual per-...

  • Page 5: Carton Contents

    CARTON C ONTENTS Check c arton contents against thefol* lowing list. Model C944.511590 • Brushcutter Attachment • Handlebar (with Clamp and Knob) • Handlebar Clamp Base (with Spacer Tabs) • Shoulder Strap • Upper Shoulder Strap Clamp • Lower Shoulder Strap Clamp (with Spacer Tabs) •...

  • Page 6: Strap A Ssembly

    6, Retighten handlebar byturning clamp knob clockwise until h andle- barissecure a nd stationary in clamp (clamp k nob cannot be overtightened), SHOULDER STRAP A SSEMBLY i_ WARNING: Proper sbeulder strap and handlebar ad ustments are required before use, The shou der strap camp must be installed as shown above the handlebar on the upper tube (power- head end of unit),...
  • Page 7 KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiar- ize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference, Hanger Blade Shield "__ BLADE The BLADE is designed for cutting grass,...
  • Page 8 4. Before u sing t heunit, t ighten the knob securely byturning c lock- wise. INSTALLING ATTACHMENT HANGER Anattachment hanger isprovided for storage w hen attachment isnotinuse. Toinstall hanger on attachment: Remove the tube cap from the at- tachment (if present) and discard. Press and hold the locking/release button.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    • Donotraise theengine a bove y our waist a stheblade cancome danger- ously close toyour b ody. • Donotswing t heunit w ithsuch force thatyouareindanger oflosing your balance. Bring thepowerhead engine t ocutting speed before e ntering thematerial to becut. Iftheblade does notturn when you squeeze thethrottle t rigger ofthepow- erhead, make sure the...

  • Page 10: Blade Replacement

    BLADE REPLACEMENT _WARNING: The blade will contin- ue to spin after the engine stops or af- ter the throttle trigger has been re- leased. To avoid serious injury, make sure the blade has stopped coasting and disconnect the spark plug before performing work on the blade.

  • Page 11: Seasonal Storage

    WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: • Allow attachment and gearbox to cool before storing or transporting. • Store attachment with blade shield in place. Position attachment so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury. • Store the attachment in a dry, well ventilated area out of the reach of children.

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