4.0 amp motor 13" cutting path/0.065" line electric trimmer (20 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman WEEDWACKER C944.514361
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Instruction Manual 25cc / 1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle 16 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ® Model No. 0944.514361 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Parts List For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
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Center Section Service & Adjustments Parts and Ordering Back Cover LIMITED TWO (2_ YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS POWERED WEEDWACKER _ LINE TRIMMER For two (2) years from the date of purchase, Sears Canada, Inc., will repair or replace...
AND STORAGE line at proper length. • Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diame- • Allow engine to cool; secure unit be- ter Craftsman@ brand line. Never fore storing or transporting in vehicle. use wire, rope, string, etc. • Empty the fuel tank before storing or •...
• Store u nit a nd fuel i narea where Users who operate power tools o na fuel vapors cannot reach s parks or continual and regular basis m ust mon- open f lames from water heaters, itor c losely their physical condition and the condition ofthis tool.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE We recommend Craftsman brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil at a _WARNING: Be sure to read ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by...
IMPORTANT Primer Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois- ture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid en- gine problems, empty the fuel system Lever before storage for 30 days or longer.
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STARTING AWARM E NGINE Do not run the engine at a higher 1. Move t he choke lever tothe HALF speed than necessary. The cutting CHOKE position. line will cut efficiently when the engine 2. Squeeze and hold t he throttle trig- is run at less than full throttle.
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• The tipofthe line does t he cutting. SCALPING - The scalping technique You will a chieve the best perform- removes unwanted vegetation down ance and minimum line wear bynot to the ground. Hold the bottom of the crowding the line into the cutting trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) area.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM Before each use Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use Check for damaged or worn parts After each use Inspect and clean unit and labels Clean air filter Every 5 hours of operation...
LINE REPLACEMENT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT 1. Remove spool by firmly p ulling on tapbutton. _,WARNING: Keep others away 2. Clean e ntire s urface ofhub and when making idle speed adjustments. spool. The trimmer head will be spinning dur- 3. Replace with apre-wound spool, or ing this procedure.
Run engine at least 5 min- reach sparks or open flames from utes after adding stabilizer. water heaters, electric motors or Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air switches, furnaces, etc. cooled) is already blended with fuel •...
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE _,WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. CAUSE TROUBLE REMEDY 1. Engh_eflooded. Engine will not 1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine"...
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS ranty rights and responsibilities, you OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environ- should contact your nearest authorized service centre or call Sears Canada at mental Protection Agency/Environ- ment Canada and Sears Canada, 1-800-469-4663. WARRANTY COM- Inc., are pleased to explain the emis- MENCEMENT DATE: The warranty pe- sions control system warranty on your...
provided without charge to the owner if WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SER- the part is under warranty. VICE: Warranty services or repairs shall EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY be provided at all Sears Canada service PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition Sys- centres. Call 1-800-469-4663. MAIN- tem: Spark Plug (covered up to mainte- TENANCE,...