Craftsman WEEDWACKER Incredi-Pull 316.791700 Operator's Manual page 8

HOLDING THE TRIMMER
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_[_ ARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection
to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.
Before operating the unit, stand in the
operating position (Fig. 12). Check for the
following:
• The operator is wearing eye protection and
proper clothing
With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator's
hand is holding the shaft grip
The operator's left arm is slightly bent, the
left hand holding the D-handle
The unit is at waist level
The trimmer attachment is parallel to the
ground and easily contacts the grass
without the need to bend over
TIPS FOR BEST TRiMMiNG RESULTS
Keep the trimmer attachment parallel to
the ground.
Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
Fig. 12
The cutting head and shield are designed to allow the unit to cut in either
direction, from right to left or left to right.
The life of the trimmer line is dependent upon:
Following the trimming tips i
What vegetation is being cut
Where vegetation is being cut
DECORATIVE TRIMMING
Decorative trimming is accomplished by
removing all vegetation around trees, posts,
fences and more. Rotate the whole unit so
that the trimmer attachment is at a 30 ° angle _k _V,,
to the ground (Fig. 13). Fig. 13
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
_ WAR N ' N G ==To avoid serious personal injury, always turn the unit 1
off and allow it to cool before cleaning or maintaining it.
Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in
the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills.
NOTE:
NOTE:
If unsure about these procedures take the unit to Sears or other
qualified service dealer. Call 1=800=4=MY=HOME® for more
information.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control
devices and system may be performed by a Sears or other
qualified service dealer. Call 1=800=4=MY-HOME® for more
information.
Please read the California!EPA statement that came with the unit
for a complete listing of terms and coverage for the emissions
control devices, such as the spark arrestor, muffler, carburetor, etc.
FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED SEE
Every 10 hours Clean and oil air filter p. 9
After 1 st 10 Change oil p. 9
hours Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust p. 10
Every 40 hours Change oil p. 9
Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust p. 10
Check spark plug condition and gap p. 10
REMOVING THE LiNE
1. Rotate the bump knob
counterclockwise until all line
is inside the cutting head
(Fig. 14).
2. Using a fiat-head
screwdriver, insert the tip into
the line dimple and just
under the exposed portion of
the line (Fig. 15)
Bump Knob
Fig. 14
3. Pull the line straight out until
all line is removed from the
cutting head. Use the
screwdriver to help pull the
line out if needed.
NOTE: If the line will not come
out, disassemble the
cutting head to remove
the line.
Disassembling the Cutting Head
1. Align the small arrows on the
spool (Fig. 16).
2. Press the tab inward and
twist the spool cover
counterclockwise (Fig. 16).
3. Remove the spool cover
(Fig. 17).
4. Remove the line.
Assembling the Cutting Head
1. Align the small arrows on the
spool (Fig. 18).
2. Push the spool cover down
and twist it clockwise until it
locks into place (Fig. 18).
LiNE iNSTALLATiON
Always use original equipment
manufacturer 0.095 in. (2.41 ram)
replacement line.
1. Measure 10 ft. (3 m) of
replacement line and cut
both ends at a 45 degree
angle.
2. Align the large arrows on the
spool with the eyelets (Fig. 19).
3. Push both ends of the line
through the holes in the
bump knob until they
protrude through both
eyelets. Pull the line until
approximately 5 ft. (1.5 m) of
line extends from each side.
(Fig. 20)
4. Hold the spool and turn the
bump knob counterclockwise
to wind the line around the
spool until about 5 in. (12.7
cm) is protruding from each
side of the cutting head.
(Fig. 14)
5. Start the unit and bump the
cutting head on the ground
until the desired cutting
length is achieved. Excess
line will be trimmed off by the
line blade.
NOTE: If the cutting line ends
are pulled into the
cutting head or the line
becomes twisted, refer
to Removing the Line.
Flat-Head
Screw Driver
_ Tr_mmer
Dimple
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
t
Fig. 17
Arrows
Fig. 18
Large Arrows
Eyelet Eyelet
Fig. 19
Trimmer Line
Fig. 20