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Summary of Contents for WEEDWACKER C944.514360

Page 1: ...e GASOLINE WEEDWACKER Model No 0944 514360 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List A 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 530164826 3 12 04 ...

Page 2: ...pplicable 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 M5B 2B8 x l _ llWARNING 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 pow...

Page 3: ...equired shield properly before using the unit Use only specified trimmer head make sure it is properly 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 replac...

Page 4: ...ailure 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 Service Centre CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol lowing list Model C944 514360 Trimmer Shield Wing Nut screwed onto shield Container of Oil Examine parts...

Page 5: ...e choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position Once engine has started move the choke le ver to the RUN position BEFORE STARTING ENGINE A _ WARNING Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you begin If you do not understand the safety rules do not attempt to fuel your unit Contact your Sears Service Centre FUELING ENGINE _WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling This engine i...

Page 6: ...b 6 times 3 Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position 4 Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps Primer Bulb Choke Lever Starter Handle 5 Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine sounds as if it is trying to start but do not pull rope more than 6 times 6 AS soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position 7 Pull starter...

Page 7: ...ss than full throttle At lower speeds there is less engine noise and vibration The cutting line will last longer and will be less likely to _veld onto the spool Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting To stop engine Release the throttle trigger Push and hold the STOP switch in the STOP position until the engine stops TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE Th...

Page 8: ...sweeping use full throttle for a good clean job TRIMMING Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches 8 cm above the ground and at an angle Al low only the tip of the line to make contact Do not force trimmer line into work area Trimming o 3 incnes 8 cm _ _ above ground _ _TL_ SCALPING The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation down to the ground Hold the bottom of the trimmer head a...

Page 9: ...ue use of unit ff 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 inc...

Page 10: ...unit sup ported so the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact with any object Hold the unit by hand while running and making adjustments Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting attachment and muffler Idle Speed Adjustment Allow engine to idle Adjust speed until engine runs without stalling idle speed too slow Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase engine spee...

Page 11: ...ohol 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 2 cycle engine oil air cooled is already blended with fuel stabilize...

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

Page 13: ...e notfe exceed 30 days ffyou have any questions regarding your war ranty dghts and responsibilities you should contact your nearest authorized service centre or call Sears Canada at 1 800 469 4663 WARRANTY COM MENCEMENT DATE The warranty pe riod 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 pur...

Page 14: ...WARRANTY 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 informationon the productlabel indicateswhich standard your engine is certified Example Year EPA Phase t or Phase 2 and or CALIFORNIA This engine is cer...

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