Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman WEEDWACKER C944.515570 Instruction Manual

• For t rimming orscalping, use less
than full t hrottle toincrease line life
and decrease head w ear, especially:
• During light duty cutting.
• Near objects around which t heline
can wrap such assmall posts,
trees o rfence w ire.
• For m owing orsweeping, use full
throttle foragood c lean j ob.
TRIMMING - Hold t hebottom o fthe
trimmer head a bout 3 inches (8cm)
above t he ground and atanangle. Al-
low only t he tipoftheline tomake
contact. Donot f orce t rimmer line into
work a rea.
Trimming
3 inches
(8 cm) abow
ground
SCALPING - The scalping technique
removes unwanted vegetation down to
the ground. Hold the bottom of the trim-
mer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above
the ground and at an angle. Allow the
tip of the line to strike the ground
around trees, posts, monuments, etc.
This technique increases line wear.
Scalping
MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for
mowing in places conventional lawn
mowers cannot reach. In the mowing
position, keep the line parallel to the
ground. Avoid pressing the head into
the ground as this can scalp the
ground and damage the tool.
Mowing
SWEEPING - The fanning action of the
rotating line can be used to blow away
loose debris from an area. Keep the line
parallel to and above the area surface
and swing the tool from side to side.
_ Sweeping
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
_, WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance
except for carburetor adjustments.
CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Inspect and clean unit and decals
Clean air filter
Inspect muffler and spark arresting screen
Replace spark plug
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
Every 50 hours of operation
Yearly