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Instruction Manual
CRRFTSMRHl
BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT
Model No.
358.792442
NOT DESIGNED FOR USE
WITH ELECTRIC POWERHEADS
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Parts List
Español
DANGER:
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Read and folfow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7
am-7 pm. Mon.-Sat., or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.
1^00-235-5878 (Houfs listed are Central Time}
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
530164834 1/22/04
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Statement
Identification of Symbols
Safety Rules
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
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14
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Service & Adjustments
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Storage
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Parts List 16
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Spanish 17
Parts and Ordering
Back Cover
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WARR
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Brushcutter Attach
ment is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and maintenance
instructions in this manual, Sears wilt repair, free of charge, any defect in materi
als or workmanship.
This warranty excludes expendable parts that become worn during normal use.
If this Craftsman Brushcutter Attach mentis used for commercial purposes, this war
ranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. If this Craftsman Brushcut
ter Attachment is used for rental purposes, this warranty applies for onty 30 days from
the date of purchase.
This warranty applies only white this product is in use in the United States.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN BRUSHCUT
TER ATTACHMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE
UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
DENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
DANGER! This brushcutter
can be dangerous! Careless or
improper use can cause
serious cf even fatal injury.
m
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the brushcutter.
Always wearapproprlateearprotection, eye protection and head protection.
SAFETY RULES
4&WARNING: When using garden
ing appliances, basic safety precau
tions should always be followed to re
duce the risk of fire and serious injury.
Read and follow alt instructions. Fail
ure to do so can result in serious injury.
A DANGER: This power fool can be
dangerous! This unit can cause seri
ous injury including amputation or
blindness to the operator and others.
The warnings and safety instructions
in this manual must be followed to pro
vide reasonable safety and efficiency
in using the unit. The operator is re
sponsible for following the warnings
and instructions in this manual and on
the unit. Read the entire instruction
manual before assembling and using
the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to
persons who read, understand, and
foltow the warnings and instructions in
this manual and on the unit. Never al
low children to operate this unit.
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INSTRUCTiON
MANUAL
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
HWARNING: Do not use trimmer
head as a fastening device for the
blade.
 DANGER:
Never use Hailing de-
 DANGER: Blade can thrust vio
lently away from material it does not
cut. Blade thrust can cause amputa
tion of arms or legs. Keep people and
animals 50 feet {15 meters) away.
A WARNING: Blade/trimmer line
can throw objects violently. You can be
blinded or injured. Wear eye and leg
protection.
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye
Protection
Leg
Guards
II
Boots
^WARNING: Hazard zone for
thrown objects. Blade/trimmer line can
throw objects violently. Others can be
blinded or injured. Keep people and
animals 50 feet {15 meters) away.
Thrown
R objects
AwARNING: The biade continues
to spin after throttle is released or en
gine is turned off. The coasting blade
can throw objects or seriously cut you
if accidentally touched. Stop the blade
by contacting the left hand side of
coasting blade with material already
cut.
OPERATOR SAFETY
• Dress property. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection
when operating, or performing main
tenance on your unit (safety glasses
are available). Eye protection should
be marked Z87.
• Always wear face or dust mask if op
eration is dusty.
• Always wear heavy, tong pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearing
safety teg guards is recommended.
• Always wear foot protection. Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay
clear of spinning line/blade.
• Secure hair above shoulder length.
Secure or remove loose ciothing and
jewelry or clothing with loosely hang
ing ties, straps, tassels, etc. They
can be caught in moving parts.
• Being fully covered also helps pro
tect you from debris and pieces of
toxic plants thrown by spinning line/
blade.
• Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when
you are tired, ill, upset or under influ
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medica
tion. Watch what you are doing; use
common sense.
• Wear hearing protection.
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• Never start or run the engine inside a
dosed room or buitding. Breathing
exhaust fumes can kili.
• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
• Always use the handlebar and a
properly adjusted shoulder strap
when using brushcutter attachment
(see ASSEMBLY),
UNiT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Á WARNING: Disconnect power-
head spark piug (or disconnect powerhead from power source) before per
forming maintenance.
• Look for and replace damaged or
loose parts before each use. Look
for and repair fuel leaks before use.
Keep unit in good working condition.
• Throw away blades that are bent,
warped, cracked, broken, or dam
aged in any other way. Replace trim
mer head parts that are cracked,
chipped, broken, or damaged in any
other way before using the unit
• Maintain the unit according to recom
mended procedures. Keep the blade
sharp. Never use fiaiiing devices,
wire, rope, string, etc.
• Use oniy specified blade or trimmer
head; make sure it is properiy in
stalled and securely fastened.
• Never start engine with clutch shroud
removed. The clutch can fly off and
cause serious injury.
• Be sure blade or trimmer head stops
turning when engine idles.
• Make carburetor adjustments with the
lower end supported to prevent ttie
blade or trimmer line from contacting
any object. Hold the unit by hand; do
not use tie shoulder sfrap for support.
• Keep others away when making car
buretor adjustments.
• Use only recommended Craftsman
accessories and replacement parts.
• Have all maintenance and service
not explained in this manual per
formed by a Sears Service Center.
FUEL SAFETY
• Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
• Keep away from sparks or flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near
fuel or the unit or while using the unit.
• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fuel spills before starting engine.
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
from fueling site before starHng engine.
• Stop engine and allow it to cool be
fore removing fuel cap.
• Remove fuel cap slowly.
CUTTING SAFETY
 WARNING: Inspect ttie area to be
cut before each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, ««re, string,
etc.) which can be thrown or become
entangled in the blade or trimmer line.
• Keep others including children, ani
mals, bystanders, and helpers at
least 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop
the engine immediately if you are ap
proached.
• Always keep engine on the righthand side of your body.
• Hold the unit firmiy with both hands.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do
not overreach.
• Keep blade/trimmer head below
waist level.
• Do not raise powerhead engine above
your waist.
• Keep all parts of your body away
from spinning blade/line and muffler.
• Cut from your left to your right. Cut
ting on right side of shield will throw
debris away from the operator.
• Use oniy in dayiight or good artificial
tight.
• Use oniy for jobs explained in this
manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Stop the powerhead engine before
carrying unit.
• Keep muffler away from your body.
• Allow engine to cool and secure unit
before storing or transporting it in a
vehicle.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuei left
in the carburetor by starting the en
gine and letting it run until it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in an area where
fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces,
etc.
• Store unit so the blade or line iimiter
blade on shield cannot accidentally
cause injuiy.
• Store unit indoors, out of reach of
children.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra
tions through proionged use of gaso
line powered hand toois could cause
blood vessel or nerve damage in the
fingers, hands, and joints of people
prone to circulation disorders or abnormai swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood ves
sel damage In otherwise healthy
people. Ifsymptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, ioss of strength.
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changa in skin color or texture, or toss
of feeling in the fingers, hands, or
joints, discontinue the use of this toot
and seek medical attention. An anti
vibration system does not guarantee
the avoidance of these problems.
Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must moni
tor closely their physical condition and
the condition of this tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol
lowing list.
Model 358.792442
• Brushcutter attachment
• Handlebar
• Handlebar mounting bracket for 1"
(2.5 cm) shaft
• Handlebar mounting bracket for 7/8"
g.2 cm) shaft
• Bracket cover (2)
• Shoulder strap
• Upper shoulder strap clamp
• Lower shoulder strap clamp (with
spacer tabs)
• Handlebar bracket screws (4)
• Shoulder strap damp screws (2)
• 4-point weed blade (assembled on
brushcutter attachment)
• Large nut for installing blade
• Retaining washer
• Cupped washer
• Meta! shield (assembled on brush
cutter attachment)
• Trimmer head
• Plastic shield
• Wing nut (screwed onto plastic shield)
• Attachment Hanger
• Hex Wrench
• Container of line
Examine parts for damage. Do not use
damaged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find
that parts are missing or damaged, call
1-800-235-5878.
ASSEMBLY
A WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat al! steps to ensure your unit is
properly assembled and ail fasteners
are secure.
• A hex wrench (provided) is required
for assembly.
INSTALLING BRUSHCUTTER AT
TACHMENT
CAUTION: When removing or instal
ling attachments, place the unit on a
flat surface for stability.
Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.
Coupler
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Remove the shaft cap from the
brushcutter attachment (if present).
Position tocking/release button of
attachment into guide recess of
coupler.
Push the attachment into the cou
pler until the iocking/reiease button
snaps into the primary hole.
5.
Before using the unit, tighten the
knob securely by turning clock
wise.
Coupler Primary Hole
^WARNING: Make sure the lock-
ing/release button is locked in the pri
mary hole and the knob is securely
tightened before operating the unit.
Locking/
Release
Button
Guide Recess
Lower
Attachment
HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
A DANGER: RISK OF CUT. To avoid
serious injury, the barrier portion of the
handlebar must be installed as shown
on tile upper shaft of the powerhead to
provide a barrier between operator and
the spinning blade. Attach handlebar
mounting bracket above arrow on
safety warning decal on the upper
shaft (powerhead end of unit). Ensure
handlebar is positioned on mounting
bracket at the end of the arrow on the
handlebar decal.
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NOTE: Two mounting brackets are in
cluded with ttiis attachment. Both brack
ets are provided to adapt tfiis attach
ment for use wflth powetlieads that have
eittier a 1" (2.5 cm) diameter or a 7/8"
(2.2 cm) diameter upper shaft. The cor
rect bracket must be used to ensure that
the handlebar is mounted securely to
the upper shaft before use.
1. Place the mounting bracket over
the upper shaft above the arrow on
the safety label. Be sure to use
the correct mounting bracket for
either the 1" (2.5 cm) or 7/8" (2.2
cm) diameter upper shaft.
2. Position one of the bracket covers
under the upper shaft and align the
mounSng bracket and the bracket
cover screw holes. Insert two
screvre into ttie screw holes.
3. Secure the mounting bracket by
tightening the screws wrtth the hex
wrench.
4. Locate the decal on the handlebar.
This decal includes an arrow. Posi
tion the handlebar with the mount
ing bracket at the end of the arrow.
5. Position ttie second bracket cover
over tie handlebar. Align the
mounSng bracket and the bracket
cover screw holes. Again make
sure the handlebar is at the end of
the arrow.
6. Insert two screvirs and hand tighten
only. Be sure the handlebar is
installed correctly; then, tighten each
screw securely with tie hex wrench.
SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY
A WARNING: Proper shoulder
strap and handlebar adjustments must
be made with the engine completely
stopped before using unit. The shoul
der strap clamp must be installed as
shown above the handlebar on the up
per shaft (powerhead end of unit).
NOTE: The lower shoulder strap clamp
has two spacer tabs attached. These
labs are provided to adapt this attach
ment for use wrtth powetlieads that have
a 1" diameter upper shaft {the shoulder
strap clamp will not tighten down se
curely on the 1" diameter upper shaft
without using these spacer tabs). The
tabs must be broken off completely be
fore use and placed over the screw
holes on the lower shoulder strap damp.
These tabs are not needed for powerheads with a 7/8" upper shaft.
LOWER SHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP
Spacer Tabs
IP^
- Spacer Tabs
positioned for use
on 1" diameter
upper shaft
1. Place the upper shoulder strap
clamp over the upper shaft above
the handlebar.
2. Position the lower shoulder strap
clamp under the upper shaft and
align the upper and tower clamp
screw holes (use spacer tabs be
tween upper and lower clamps if
necessary to secure damp, i.e. for
1" diameter upper shaft).
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
POWERHEAD
END
Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp
3. Insert two screws into the screw
holes.
4. Secure shoulder strap clamp by
tightening screws with the hex
wrench.
5. Insert your right arm and head
through the shoulder strap and al
low it to rest on your left shoulder.
Make sure the danger sign is on
your back and the hook is to the
right side of your waist.
NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the
shoulder strap to allow the strap to rest
flat on the shoulder.
ATTACHMENT
END
Screws
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6. Adjust the strap, allowing ttie hook
to be about 6 inches below the
waist
7. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp
and lift the tool to the operating
position.
8. Try on shoulder strap and adjust
for fit and balance before starting
the engine or beginning a cutting
operation.
NOTE: It may be necessary to relo
cate the shoulder strap damp on the
shaft for proper balancing of unit.
30 inches
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION
TRIMMER HEAD
NOTE: Remove the blade and metal
shield before attaching the plastic shield
and trimmer head. To remove blade,
align hole in the dust cup with the hole
in the side of the gearbox by rotating
the blade. Insert a small screwdriver
into aligned holes. This will keep ttie
shaft from turning while loosening the
blade nut. Remove blade nut by turning
clockwise. Remove ttie sorewd river.
Remove both washers and blade. To
remove metal shield, loosen and re
move frie four mounting screws. See AT
TACHING THE METAL SHIELD and
INSTALLATION OF THE METAL BLADE for
illustrations. Be sure to store all parts
and instructions for fijfrtre use.
INSTALLATION OF THE TRIMMER
HEAD
NOTE: Before installing the trimmer
head, make sure the dust cup and re
taining washer are positioned on the
shaft of the gearbox. The retaining
washer must be positioned with the
raised section toward the gearbox.
1. Align hole in the dust cup with the
hole in the side of the gearbox by
rotating the dust cup.
2. Insert a small screwdriver into
aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while tightening
trimmer head.
CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT
You can configure your unit using a trim
mer head for grass and light weeds, or a
weed blade for cutting grass, weeds,
and brush up to 1/2 inch (1 cm) in
diameter. To assemble your unit, go to
the section for the desired configuration
and follow the instructions.
3. While holding the screwdriver in
position, thread trimmer head onto
the shaft by turning counterclock
wise. Only tighten hand tight!
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4. Remove the screwdriver.
ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD
^WARNING: The shield must be
properly iostalled. The shield provides
partial protection from the risk of
thrown objects to the operator and oth
ers and is equipped with a line limiter
blade which cuts excess line to the
proper length. The line limiter blade
(on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot on shield.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes
through hole in bracket
4. Tighten the wing nut securely.
Slot
Wing Nut
clockwise. Remove ttie scs'ewd river. To
remove the plastic shield, loosen and
remove wing nut. Pivot shield to release
bracket from slot. See INSTALLATION OF
THE TRIMMER HEAD and ATTACHING
THE PLASTIC SHIELD for illustrations. Be
sure to store all parts and instructions for
future use. Never use the trimmer head
with the metal blade installed.
ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD
^WARNING: The metal shield
must be properly installed on the tool
anytime the toot is used with a blade.
The forward tip of the metal shield
helps to reduce the occurrence of
blade thrust which can cause serious
injury such as amputation to the opera
tor or bystanders. Failure to install the
shield in the position shown can result
in serious injury to the operator. The
length of the shield must be aligned
with the length of the shaft.
1.
Place the metal shield under the
gearbox, and align the screw holes.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION - WEED
BLADE
NOTE: Remove the trimmer head and
plastic shield before attaching the metal
shield and installing the weed blade. To
remove ttie trimmer head, align hole in
the dust cup with the hole in ttie side of
the gearbox by rotating the dust cup.
Insert a small screwdriver into aligned
holes. This will keep the shaft from turn
ing while loosening tie trimmer head.
Remove the trimmer head by ftrming
2. Insert and thread the 4 mounting
screws through the holes of the
gearbox and the metal shield.
Tighten evenly and securely with
the hex wrench provided.
INSTALLATION OF THE METAL
BLADE
A WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the blade to avoid in
jury. The blade is sharp and can cut
you even when it is not moving.
^WARNING: Do not use any
blades, or fastening hardware other than
the washers and nuts shown in the fol
lowing iilustrations. These parts must be
provided by Sears and installed as
shown below. Failure to use proper parts
can cause the blade to fly off and seri
ously hurt you or others.
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NOTE: The dust cup and retaining
washer are iocated on the gearbox shaft
and not in the parts bag. All other fas
teners mentioned in the following as
sembly steps are in the parts bag.
1. Remove the retaining washer from
the threaded shaft of ttie gearbox.
Leave the dust cup on the shaft.
2. Install the blade and the retaining
washer over ttie threaded shaft.
3. Make sure the raised part of the re
taining washer is facing the gearbox
and the raised area fits into the hole
in the center of Uie blade.
4. Slide the blade and retaining
washer onto the shaft of the gear
box.
5. Place the cupped washer onto the
shaft. Make sure the cupped side
of the washer Is toward the blade.
6. Install the blade nut by threading
onto the shaft counterclockwise.
NOTE: Make sure all parts are in place
as illustrated, and the blade Is sand
wiched between the dust cup and the
retaining washer. There should be no
space between the blade and ttie dust
cup or the retaining washer.
7. Align hole in dust cup with hole in
side of gearbox by rotating the
blade.
8. Insert a small screwdriver into
aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while tightening
the blade nut.
9. Tighten blade nut firmly with a
wrench while holding screwdriver
in position.
10. Remove the screwdriver.
11. Turn blade by hand. If the blade
binds against the shield, or ap
pears to be uneven, the blade is
not centered, and you must rein
stall.
NOTE: To remove blade, insert screw
driver into aligned holes. Unthread ttie
nut and remove parts. Be sure to store
parts and Instructions for future use.
Cupped _
Washer
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KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT. Compare the ilfusfrations with your unit to familiarize
yoursalf with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for
future reference.
BLADE
The BLADE is designed for cutting
grass, weeds, and brush up to 1/2 inch
{1 cm) in diameter,
TRIMMER HEAD
The TRIMMER HEAD holds cutting line
and is designed for cutting grass and
light weeds.
OPERATING THE COUPLER
Your powerhead is equipped with a
coupler which enables optional attach
ments to be installed. The optional at
tachments are:
Edger
............................
Cultivator....................... 358.792410
Blower
..........................
358.792402
358.792421
Hanger
i
Blade
BLADE SHIELD
The BLADE SHIELD provides protection
from the spinning blade.
TRIMMER SHIELD
The TRIMMER SHIELD provides protec
tion from the spinning trimmer head.
Upper Shaft
Coupler
Lower
Attachment
LOOSEN
^WARNING: Always disconnect
powerhead spark plug before remov
ing or installing attachments.
REMOVING BRUSHCUTTERATTACHMENT<OR OTHER OPTIONAL
ATTACHMENTS)
CAUTION: When removing or instal
ling attachments, place the powerhead
and attachment on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.
TIGHTEN
2.
Press and hold the locking/release
button.
Locking/Release
Button ‘ ^
Lower Attachment
/ Coupler!
3. While securely holding the upper
shaft, pull the attachment straight
out of the coupler.
Upper Shaft
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iNSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH
MENT
1. Remove the shaft cap from the at
tachment (if present) and discard.
2. Position locking/release button of
attachment into guide recess of
upper shaft coupier.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper Locking/ Attachment
Shaft Release
3. Push the attachment into the coupter untit the iocking/reiease button
snaps into the primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the
knob secureiy by turning ctockwise.
■ Guide Recess
Button
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for
storage w/hen attachment is not in use.
To instait hanger on attachment:
1. Remove the shaft cap from the at
tachment (if present) and discard.
2. Press and hold the locking/release
button.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment
until the locking/release button
snaps into the hole.
OPERATING POSITION
NOTE: This brushcutter attachment is
not designed for use with electric powerheads.
When operating unit with brushcutter
attachment, clip shoulder strap onto
upper shoulder strap clamp, stand as
shown and check for the following:
• Wear eye protection and heavy
clothing.
• Keep arms extended with right hand
holding the trigger handle of powerhead.
• Keep left arm extended with left hand
holding the handlebar.
• Keep unit below waist level.
• Shoulder strap pad should be cen
tered on your left shoulder and dan
ger sign centered on your back.
• Maintain full weight of tool on left
shoulder.
• Without bending over, keep the blade
near and parallel to the ground and
not crowded into material being cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE OF BRUSHCUTTERATTACHMENT WITH TRIMMER HEAD
 WARNING: Always wear eye
protection. Never lean over the trim
mer head. Rocks or debris can rico
chet or be thrown into eyes and face
and cause blindness or other serious
injury.
Before trimming, bring engine to a
speed sufficient to cut material to be
trimmed.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed
than necessary. The cutBng line will cut
efficiently when ttie engine is run at less
than fljll throttle. At lower speeds, ttiere
Is less engine noise and vibration. Al
ways release the throttle trigger and
allow the engine to return to idle speed
when not cutting.
CUTTING METHODS
ÂWARNING: Use minimum speed
and do not crowd the iine when cutting
around hard objects (rock, gravel,
fence posts, etc.), which can damage
the trimmer head, become entangled
in the line, or be thrown causing a seri
ous hazard.
• The tip of the line does the cutting.
You will achieve the best perform
ance and minimum line wear by not
crowding the iine into the cutting
area. The right and wrong ways are
shown below.
Tip of line does the Line crowded into
cutting. „ work area. I
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• The line win easily remove grass and
weeds from around walls, fences,
trees and flower beds, but it also can
cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs
and scar fences.
• For trimming or scalping, use less
than full throttle to increase line life
and decrease head wear, especially:
• During light duty cutting.
• Near objects around which the line
can wrap such as small posts,
trees or fence wire.
• For mowing or 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 angie. Allow
only the tip of the line to make contact.
Do not force trimmer line into work
area.
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.
MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for
mowing in places conventional lawn
mowers cannot reach. In the mowing
position, keep the line parallel to the
ground. Avoid pressing the head into
the ground as this can scalp the
ground and damage the tool.
SWEEPING - The fanning action of
the rotating line can be used to blow
away loose debris from an area. Keep
the line parallel to and above the area
surface and swing the toot from side to
side.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE OF BRUSHCUTTERATTACHMENT WITH WEED BLADE
• Blade "nirust is a reaction that only
occurs when using a bladed unit. This
reacfion can cause serious injury such
as amputation. Carefully study this
section. It is important that you under
stand what causes blade ttirust, how
you can reduce the chance of its oc
curring, and how you can remain in
control of unit if blade thrust occurs.
• WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST -
Blade "niritst can occur when spin
ning blade contacts an object that it
does not cut. This contact causes
blade to stop for an instant and ttien
suddenly move or “thrust” away from
object that was hit. The Thrusting” re
action can be violent enough to cause
operator to be propelled in any direc
tion and lose control of unit. The un
controlled unit can cause serious injury
if blade contacts operator or others.
• WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS
” Blade Thrust can occur without
warning if the blade snags, stalls, or
binds. This is more likely to occur in
areas where it is difficult to see the
material being cut By using the unit
properly, the occurrence of blade
thrust will be reduced and the opera
tor will be less likely to lose control.
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Cut orty grass, waeds, and woody
brush up to 1/2 inch (1 cm) in diamater
with weed blade. Do not let blade con
tact material it cannot cut such as
stumps, rocks, fences, metal, etc., or
dusters of hard, woody brush wifli a
diameter greater ttian 1/2 inch (1 cm).
Use a sharp blade. A dull blade is
more likely to snag and thrust.
Cut only at full throttle. The blade will
have maximum cutting power and is
less likely to bind or stall.
“Feed" the blade deliberately and not
too rapidly. The blade can thrust
away if it is fed too rapidly.
Cut only from your left to your right.
Cutting on right side of the shield wiil
throw debris away from the operator.
Use the shoulder strap and keep a
firm grip on the unit with both hands.
A properly adjusted shoulder strap
wilt support the weight of the unit,
freeing your arms and hands to con
trol and guide the cutting motion.
Keep feet comfortably spread apart
and braced for a possible sudden,
rapid thrust of unit. Do not overreach.
Keep firm footing and balance.
Keep blade below waist level. It wilt
be easier to maintain control of unit.
Do not raise the engine above your
waist as the blade can come danger
ously close to your body.
Do not swing the unit with such force
that you are in danger of losing your
balance.
Bring the powerhead engine to cutting
speed before entering the material to
be cut.
If the blade does not turn when you
squeeze the throttle trigger of the pow
erhead, make sure the attachment is
fully inserted into the coupler.
Always release the throttle trigger and
allow powerhead engine to return to
idle speed when not cutting. The blade
should not turn while the engine is run
ning at idle. If the blade turns at idle,
do not use your unit. Refer to the CAR
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT section of the
powerhead manual or contact your
Sears Service Center.
• Maintain good firm footing while us
ing the unit. Do this by planting feet
firmly in a comfortable apart position.
• Cut while swinging the upper part of
your body from left to right.
• As you move forward to the next
area to cut, be sure to maintain your
balance, and footing.
RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION
Cut using the 2
o'clock to 4 o'clock
position of ihe
blade
o'clock
4 o'clock
^WARNING: The operator or oth
ers must not try to clear away cut ma
terial with the engine running or the
blade turning to avoid serious injury.
Stop engine and blade before remov
ing materials wrapped around blade or
shaft.
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MAINTENANCE
MAiNTENANCE SCHEDULE
^WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire before
performing maintenance.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use
Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use
Inspect and clean unit and decals
Check or replace blade Every 5 hours of operafon
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this attachment does
not cover items that have been sub
jected to operator abuse or negli
gence. To receive fuit vaiue from the
warranty, the operator must maintain
the brushcutter attachment as instruct
ed in this manual.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Center for re
placement of damaged or worn parts.
• Blade Shield - Discontinue use of
brushcutter attachment if shieid is
damaged.
• CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Blade nut
• Fasteners
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT
AND DECALS
• After each use, inspect complete unit
for ioose or damaged parts. Ciean
the unit and decals using a damp
cloth with a mild detergent.
WHEN TO PERFORM
After each us©
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cioth.
BLADE MAINTENANCE
^WARNING: The blade will contin
ue to spin after the engine stops or af
ter the throttle trigger has been re
leased. To avoid serious injury, make
sure the blade has stopped coasting
and disconnect the spark plug before
performing work on the blade.
^WARNING: Always replace a
blade that is bent, warped, cracked,
broken, or damaged in any other way.
Never attempt to straighten and reuse
a damaged blade. Use only specified
replacement blade. Wear protective
gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the blade to help
avoid injury.
• Check blade for flatness periodically.
Lay the blade on a fiat surface to in
spect for flatness. Throw away a
blade that is not flat.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
LINE REPLACEMENT
• Always use Craftsman replacement
line.
Choose the line size best suited for the
job at hand. Red line Is designed for
cutting grass and small weeds. The
black colored line is designed for cut
ting larger weeds and light brush.
NOTE: Before inserting new line into
the holes in the cutting head, identify
the proper holes. Follow directions as
shown on the line glide plate.
1. Remove the old line and line glide
plate from the cutting head.
2. Clean entire surface of cutting
head.
3. Reinstall line glide plate (see il
lustration). Align arrow with:
when using medium (red) or
©
large (black) line
when using lines witti diameter
® smaller than medium (red) line
(optional)
Line glide .
piateci A™™
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NOTE: Line gtide plat© must b© rein-
stalfed in cutting head before inserting
new iine.
4. Insert both ends of your iine
through the proper holes in the
side of the cutting head.
5. Pull the line and make sure the
line is against the hub and ex
tended full through the positioning
tunnels.
Positioning^
Tunnel ■
Line against
hub
STORAGE
ii WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
• Allow attachment and gearbox to
coo! before storing or transporting.
• Store attachment with blade shield in
place. Position attachment so that
any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury.
• Store the attachment in a dry, well
ventilated area out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare attachment for storage at end
of season or if it will not be used for 30
days or more.
If your brushcutter attachment is to be
stored for a period of time:
6. Correctly installed iine will be the
same length on both ends.
REPLACING THE CUTTING HEAD
1. Align hole in the dust cup with the
hole in the side of the gearbox by
rotating the dust cup.
2. Insert a small screwdriver into
aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while removing
and installing trimmer head.
3. While holding the screwdriver in
position, remove trimmer head by
turning clockwise.
4. Thread replacement trimmer head
onto the shaft by turning counterclock
wise. Only tighten hand tight!
5. Remove the screwdriver.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
Refer to the ASSEMBLY section for
blade replacement instructions and il
lustrations.
Clean the entire attachment.
Inspect the blade shield area and
clean any dirt, grass, leaves, or de
bris that has collected. Inspect the
blade and blade shield; replace a
blade that is bent, warped, cracked,
broken or damaged in any other way.
Lightly oil externa! metal surfaces.
Apply a coating of oil to the entire
surface of the blade; wrap it in heavy
paper or cloth.
Check entire attachment for loose
screws or nuts. Replace any dam
aged, worn or broken parts.
At the beginning of the next season,
use only fresh fuel having the proper
gasoline to oil ratio.
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