Craftsman Weedwacker 316.794490, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...0179 U S A Visit our website www craftsman com CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Operator s Manual SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE ESPAÑOL P 19 4 Cycle WEEDWACKER GAS TRIMMER Model No 316 794490 ...

Page 2: ...ires replacement contact a Sears Parts Repair Service Center to install the appropriate muffler assembly Read the operator s manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and or bystanders SYMBOL MEANING WARNING Signals a SERIOUS hazard Failure to obey a safety WARNING signal CAN result in serious injury to yourself or to other...

Page 3: ...pors can explode if ignited Take the following precautions WHILE OPERATING Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet current ANSI ISEA Z87 1 standards and are marked as such Wear ear hearing protection when operating this unit Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation is dusty Wear heavy long pants boots gloves and a long sleeve shirt Do not wear loose clothing jewelry short pants sandals or g...

Page 4: ...cts can be propelled at high speed causing injury Keep away from the rotating rotor KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING Keep all bystanders especially children and pets at least 50 feet 15 m from the operating area HOT SURFACE WARNING Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder You may get burned These parts get extremely hot from operation When turned off they remain hot for a short time SHARP BLADE WARNING ...

Page 5: ...e www craftsman com warranty This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship Warranty coverage does NOT include Expendable items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period such as cutting line spark plugs or filters Product damage resulting from user attempts at product modification or repair or caused by product accessories Repairs necessary because of accident or ...

Page 6: ... All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice Engine Type Air Cooled 4 Cycle Displacement 29 cc 1 8 cu in Spark Plug Gap 0 025 in 0 635 mm Spark Plug Champion RDZ4H or equivalent plug Lubrication SAE 30 Oil Crankcase Oil Capacity 3 04 oz 90 ml Fuel Tank Capacity 14 oz 414 ml Approxim...

Page 7: ...Screws 2 INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE HANDLE Installing the Handle 1 Push the handle down onto the shaft housing Fig 2 The bolt hole in the handle should be to the right 2 Insert the bolt into the bolt hole and push it through Fig 2 Tighten the bolt with a 3 8 socket but do not tighten the bolt completely 3 While holding the unit in the operating position Fig 11 move the handle to the location tha...

Page 8: ...terclockwise to loosen the coupler Fig 4 4 Align the release button with the guide recess Fig 5 5 Push the attachment straight into the coupler Fig 3 until the release button snaps firmly into the primary hole Fig 5 6 Turn the knob clockwise to tighten the coupler Fig 4 NOTE For decorative trimming with a string trimmer attachment lock the release button into the 90 hole Fig 4 Removing the Attachm...

Page 9: ...ce 4 Unscrew the oil fill plug Fig 7 5 Pour the entire bottle into the oil fill hole Fig 7 DO NOT overfill Refer to Checking the Oil Level NOTE Never add oil to the fuel tank This unit has a four cycle engine DO NOT mix oil with gasoline 6 Wipe up any oil that may have spilled 7 Reinstall the oil fill plug NOTE Make sure the O ring is in place on the oil fill plug Fig 7 NOTE Save the empty oil bot...

Page 10: ... old fuel is the most common cause of performance problems Use only fresh clean unleaded gasoline NOTE This unit has a four cycle engine DO NOT mix oil with gasoline Definition of Blended Fuels Today s fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol methanol or MTBE ether Alcohol blended fuel absorbs water As little as 1 water in the fuel can make fuel and oil separate forming a...

Page 11: ...hrottle control Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds 10 Continue to squeeze the throttle control Move the choke lever to Position 3 Fig 9 and continue warming the engine for an additional 60 seconds The unit may be used during this time IF the engine does not start begin the starting procedure with step 3 IF the engine fails to start after a few attempts move the choke lever to Positio...

Page 12: ...part and firmly planted Hold the shaft grip with the right hand Keep the right arm slightly bent Hold the handle with the left hand Keep the left arm straight Hold the unit at waist level Position the cutting head a few inches above the ground WARNING Always wear eye hearing hand foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit CAUTION Do not remove or alter the line ...

Page 13: ...a Sears or other qualified service dealer Check the spark plug condition and gap Refer to Maintaining the Spark Plug REPLACING THE TRIMMING LINE Only use the trimming line described in the Specifications section Other types of trimming line may cause the unit to overheat or fail NOTE Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line The line may not release properly if the line is t...

Page 14: ...ill warm The oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities 1 Clean the area around the oil fill plug Fig 18 to prevent debris from entering the oil fill hole 2 Unscrew the oil fill plug 3 Tip the unit vertically to pour the oil out of the oil fill hole and into a container Fig 20 Allow ample time for complete drainage NOTE Dispose of the old oil according to federal state and local regulatio...

Page 15: ... damage the unit A Sears or other qualified service dealer should make carburetor adjustments If after checking the fuel and cleaning the air filter the engine still will not idle adjust the idle speed screw as follows 1 Start the engine Refer to Starting and Stopping 2 Release the throttle control and let the engine idle If the engine stops use a small Phillips screwdriver to turn the idle speed ...

Page 16: ...h a soft cloth STORAGE Never store a fueled unit where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing Lock up the unit to prevent unauthorized use or damage Store the unit in a dry well ventilated area Store the unit out of the reach of children To suspend the attachment from a hook install the hanger cap onto the attachment Make sure the release button is securely ...

Page 17: ...he fuel tank and add fresh fuel The spark plug is fouled Replace the spark plug The engine is hot Refer to the IF THE ENGINE IS HOT instructions in the Starting and Stopping section TROUBLESHOOTING The fuel is old over 30 days Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel The cutting head is bound with grass Stop the engine and clean the cutting head The air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filte...

Page 18: ... all that it takes for you to schedule service You can call anytime day or night or schedule a service appointment online The Repair Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period we will provide a full refund Or a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement today Some limi...

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