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Summary of Contents for WEEDWACKER C944.514460

Page 1: ...ne GASOLINE WEEDWACKER Model No 0944 514460 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 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 530164837 3 12 04 ...

Page 2: ...h applicable provincial legislation Furthermore some provinces do NOT allow limitations on how long an implied warranty will last so the above limitations may not apply to you Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario MSB 2B8 A _ IllWARNIN 5 When using gar dening appliances basic safety pre cautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury Read and follow all instructions This ...

Page 3: ...l required shield properly before using the unit Use only specified trimmer head make sure it is property installed and securely fastened Make sure unit is assembled cor rectly as shown in this manual Make carburetor adjustments with lower end supported to prevent line from contacting any object Keep others away when making car buretor adjustments Use only recommended Craftsman accessories and rep...

Page 4: ...d with a spark arrest ing screen If you operate in a locale where such regulations exist you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts Failure to do so is a violation of the law For normal homeowner use the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service After 50 hours of use we recommend that your muf fler be serviced or replaced by your Sears ...

Page 5: ...el This allows you to start the engine with fewer pulls on the starter rope Activate the primer bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to its original form START LEVER The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the engine to aid in starting Acti vate the starting system by moving the start lever to the START position DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine has started and runs Aft...

Page 6: ...until the engine stops HOW TO START YOUR UNIT _WARNING The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine Avoid any contact with the muffler A hot muffler can cause serious burns Starting Position NOTE Make sure approximately 3 4 inches 8 10 cm of line is ex tended from the cutting head before starting unit This will allow the line to advance properly once the unit starts STARTING A COLD ENGINE ...

Page 7: ...ch in the STOP position until the engine stops TWIST AND EDGE The Twist and Edge feature allows for easy edging of sidewalks patios driveways etc 1 Pull the tab toward the engine 2 Twist the shaft to the edging posi tion release tab TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE The cutting head advances line au tomatically Do not tap head on the ground to advance line This may break parts and cause cutting head to malfunc...

Page 8: ...ea Trimming 3 inches 8 cm above ground SCALPING The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation down to the ground Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Al low the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees posts monu ments etc This technique increases line wear Scalping 3 inches 8 cm above ground MOWING Your trimmer is ideal for mowing ...

Page 9: ...e use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks Debris Shield Discontinue use of unit if debris shield is damaged INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit and labels using a damp cloth with a mild detergent Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CLEAN AIR FILTER A dirty air filter decreases engine per formance and incr...

Page 10: ...in the direction shown on the spool counterclock wise 3 Continue feeding line into spool leaving 4 6 inches 10 15 cm un wound from center of spool INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE 1 Install replacement spool 2 Thread line through line guide dng Line throughgu de ing l Replacement Spool 3 Rest guide ring on spool and place line through slot Allow line to ex tend 4 6 inches 10 15 cm from center of spool 4...

Page 11: ... this manual see mes sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in your engine Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter native in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel tank or fuel storage container Follow the mix instructions found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 5 min utes after adding stabilizer Craftsman 40 1 ...

Page 12: ... see back 3 Compression low cover 3 Contact Sears Service see back cover Engine will not 1 Air filter dirty 1 Clean or replace air filter accelerate 2 Spark plug fouled 2 Clean orreplace plug lacks power and regap or dies under 3 Carburetor requires 3 Contact Sears Service see back a load adjustment cover 4 Carbon build up on 4 Contact Sears Service see back muffler outlet screen cover 5 Compressi...

Page 13: ... not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your war ranty dghts and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authodzed service centre or call Sears Canada at 1 800 469 4663 WARRANTY COM MENCEMENT DATE The warranty pe dod begins on the date the small off road engine is purchased LENGTH OF COVERAGE This warranty shall be for a period of two years from the initial date of purc...

Page 14: ...RRANTY PARTS LIST Carburetor Ignition Sys tem Spark Plug covered up to mainte nance schedule Ignition Module MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the perfor mance of all required maintenance as defined in the instruction manual The information on the product label indicates which standard your engine is certified Example Year EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and or CALiFORNiA This engine is ce...

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