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917.773701 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts ,_CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website,, www.sears.com/craftsman...
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Parts Ordering ......Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WEEDTRIMMER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Weedtdmmer is maintained, lubdcated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in matedal or workman- ship.
The operation ofanytrimmer canresult inforeign o bjects being thrown intothe eyes, which c an result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or perform- ing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses, I.
II. SLOPE OPERATION - Move away from fueling site before starting engine. Slopes area major factor r elated t oslip and fallaccidents which c anresult in • Never run a machine inside a closed area. severe injury. A llslopes r equire e xtra •...
Read _ ese ins_-'tions and thismanual in its TO REMOVETRIMMER FROM CARTON enUrety beforeyou attemptto assembleor 1. Remove loose parts included with operateyournew trimmer. trimmer, IMPORTANT: ThistdmmerIssh)pped 2, Cut down two end comers of carton WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. and lay end panel down flat, Ycur newb'immer has been _ at the...
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KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRIMMER. Compare the iluskatlenswithyour b'immer to familarize yourself withthe location ofvariouscontrolsand a_ustments. Save thismanualfor futurereference. It_se symlx)Is may appear on your trlmmer or In li_mture supplled v_th the produ_. Learn and unde_tand lING Ii_JOUS _Y ORDEATH...
TO ADJUSTTRIMMING HEIGHT A_,CAUTION: Stop the engine and wait for eit movLng parts to stop. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. The height of cut can be set to six (6) The operation ofany trimmer canresult in different positions ranging from 1-1/2 foreign o bjects being thrown i ntothe...
3. You receive a 20 oz. container of oil spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or with the unit. Slowly pour 3/4 (15 oz.) use gasoline near an open flame. of the oil from the container down the TO START ENGINE oil fill spout into the engine.
TRIMMER Always o bserve safety r ules when performing anymaintenance. Trimmer line "nRES Keep t ires free ofgasoline, oil, o r insect control chemicals which c an harm rubber. Avoid s tumps, stones, deep rots, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL 4. thstaU carfrkk:je, then replace cover NOTE: Before tipping tdmmer to drain making sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate. Fasten oil, drain fuel tank by running engine screw securely. until fuel tank is empty. 1.
A, CAU'RON: Before performing any TO REMOVE/REPLACE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE BELT service and adjustments: 1. Remove screw at front of chassis 1. Stop engine. 2. Make sure the rotating lines and all cover. moving parts have completely 2. Lift cover up and away from trimmer. stopped.
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15.Replace chassis cover and tighten 11 .Assemble new belt, idler pulleys and screw securely. bottom belt keeper to idler bracket. Always use Craftsman replacement parts Tighten pulley bolts securely. to assure proper fit and long life. NOTE: Be sure belt is inside top belt keeper on idler assembly.
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Irnmediat_y prepare your k irnmer for storage tankduringstorage.Also, experience at the endof the seasouor if the unitwillnot indicates that alcoholblended fuels (called be usedfor30 daysor more. gasoholor usingethanelor methanol)can at_act moisture whichleads to separation TRIMMER andformation of adds dunngstorage.Acidic When lrimmeris to be storedfor a periodof gas can damagethefuel systemof an time,dean it horoughly, removeall dirt, engine while in storage.
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TROUBLESHOO_NG CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Doesnotstart 1. Dirtyairfil_n 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Fill fuel tank. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 4. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline.
SLOPE GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE, A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE ..POLE, OR A FENCE. Operate a trimmer across the face of slopes, .ever up or down slopes. 15 DEGREES Use this guide and do not trim on a slope greater than 15 degrees.
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