Craftsman 51158, C944.511580 User Manual

Instruction Manual

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CULTIVATOR A'I-FACHMENT

Model No.

C944.511580

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

545001432 2/14/05

Warranty Statement 2 Service & Adjustments 9
Safety Rules 2 Storage 9

Assembly 5
Operation 6 Parts List Center Section

Maintenance 8 Parts and Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® CULTIVATOR

ATTACHMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, Sears Canada, Inc., will repair or replace

free of charge, at Sears option, parts which are defective as a result of material or
workmanship.

COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL USE:
Warranty on Cultivator Attachment will be 90 days from the date of purchase if

used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty excludes expendable parts that become worn during normal use.

Warranty service is available by returning the Cultivator Attachment to the nearest
Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this

product is in use in Canada.
This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty and does not exclude or limit
legal rights you may have but shall run concurrently with 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

dBbWARNING: When using garden-
ing appliances, basic safety precautions

must always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire and serious injury. Read and

follow all instructions. Failure to so so
can result in serious injury.

This power unit can be dangerous!

This unit can cause serious injury in-
cluding amputation or blindness to the

operator and others. Operator is re-
sponsible for following instructions

and warnings on unit and in manual.

Read entire instruction manual before

using unit! Be thoroughly familiar with
the controls and the proper use of the

unit. Restrict the use of this unit to
persons who have read, understand

and will follow the instructions and
warnings on the unit and in the manu-

al. Never allow children to operate
this unit.

INSTRUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUAL ON THE UNIT

OPERATOR SAFETY

DANGER: RISK OF CUT, KEEP

HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM TINES
AND CUqq-ING AREA. Rotating tines
can cause serious injury. Do not at-

tempt to clear away cut material or

hold material to be cut when the en-
gine/motor is running. Make sure pew-

erhead is stopped and spark plug wire

is disconnected (or powerhead is dis-
connected from power source) when

removing jammed material from the
tines. Do not grab or hold attachment

by the tines.

_WARNING: Keep away from ro-
tating tines. You and others can be

blinded/injured= Wear eye and leg

protection.

2

/ HazardZone

Keep children, bystanders, and animals
30 feet (10 meters) away. Stop unit im-
mediately if approached.

• Dress properly. 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, long pants, long

sleeves, boots, and gloves.

• Always wear foot protection. Do not

go barefoot or wear sandals.

• Secure hair above shoulder length.

Secure or remove loose clothing or
clothing with loosely hanging 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

tines.

• Stay alert. Do not operate when you

are tired, ill, upset, or under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medica-

tion. Watch what you are doing; use
common sense.

• Wear hearing protection.

• Never start or run inside a closed

room or building. Breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.

• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

• Never operate the cultivator without

the tine guard in place and properly
secured.

FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheads)

• 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 powerhead.

• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all

fuel spills before starting the power-
head.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)

away from fueling site before start-
ing powerhead engine.

• Stop engine and allow to cool before

removing fuel cap.

• Remove fuel cap slowly.

• Store unit and fuel in an area where

fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or

open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, fur-

naces, etc.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric
powerheads)

'4g_,WARNING: Avoid a dangerous
environment. To reduce the risk of elec-

trical shock, do not use in rain, in damp
or wet locations, or around swimming

pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to

snow, rain, or water to avoid the possi-

bility of electrical shock. Do not use on

wet surfaces. Do not handle extension
cord plug or unit with wet hands.

• Use only a voltage supply as shown
on the nameplate of the unit.

• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not
use in presence of flammable liquids

or gases to avoid creating a fire or ex-
plosion and/or causing damage to

unit.

• Avoid dangerous environments. Do
not use in unventilated areas or

where dust or explosive vapors can
build up.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
the powerhead may have a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the oth-

er); if so, it will require the use of a po-
larized extension cord. The appliance

plug will fit into a polarized extension
cord only one way. If the plug does

not fit fully into the extension cord, re-
verse the plug. If the plug still does

not fit, obtain a correct polarized ex-
tension cord. A polarized extension
cord will require the use of a polarized

wall outlet. This plug will fit into the po-
larized wall outlet only one way. If plug

does not fit fully into the wall outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install

the proper wall outlet. Do not change
the equipment plug, extension cord

receptacle, or extension cord plug in
any way.

• To reduce risk of electrical shock, use
extension cords specifically marked

as suitable for outdoor appliances
having electrical rating not less than

the rating of unit. Cord must be
marked with suffix "W-A" (in Canada

"W"). Make sure your extension cord
is in good condition. Inspect extension

cord before use and replace if dam-
aged. Do not use a damaged cord.

Cord insulation must be intact with no
cracks or deterioration. Plug connec-

tors must be undamaged. The exten-
sion cord used to reach the power

source must be heavy enough to

carrycurrentfromthepowersource
thefulllengthoftheextensioncordto

theunit.Anundersizedextension
cordwillcauseadropinlinevoltage

resultinginlossofpowerandover-
heating.Ifindoubt,usethenext

heaviergauge.Thelowerthegauge
number,theheavierthecord.

• Donotusemultiplecords.

• Donotabusecord.Nevercarrythe
unitbytheextensioncordoryankex-

tensioncordtodisconnectunit.Toun-
plug,grasptheplug,notthecord.Do
notusecordasahandle,closea

dooroncord,orpullcordaround
sharpedgesorcorners.Donotex-

posecordstoheat,oil,orwater.

• Keeptheextensioncordclearofop-

eratorandobstaclesatalltimes.

• Tiecordtocordretainerandcon-
necttorecessedplugasshownin

thismanualtopreventdamageto
unitand/orextensioncordandtore-

ducethepossibilityoftheextension
corddisconnectingfromtheunitdur-

ingoperation.

• Donotattempttorepairunit.Inspect

theinsulationandconnectorsonthe
powerheadandextensioncordbefore

eachuse.Ifthereisanydamage,do
notuseuntildamageisrepairedby

yourauthorizedservicedealer.

• Donotusethepowerheadifthe

switchdoesnotturntheunitonand
offproperly.Havetheunitrepairedby

yourauthorizedservicedealer.

• Donotusewithdamagedcordor
plug.Ifpowerheadisnotworkingasit
should,hasbeendropped,damaged,

leftoutdoors,ordroppedintowater,
returnittoyourauthorizedservice

dealerforrepair.

• Avoidunintentionalstartingofthe
unit.Nevercarryunitwithyourfinger

ontheswitch.Besuretheswitchis
intheOFFpositionandnevertouch
theswitchwhenconnectingexten-

sioncord.

• Unplugtheunitfromthepower

sourcewhennotinuse,beforeservic-
ing,andwhenchangingaccessories

and/orattachments.

• Avoidanybodycontactwithany
groundedconductor,suchasmetal

fences,orpipes,toavoidthepossibil-
ityofelectricshock.

• GroundFaultCircuitInterrupter(GFCI)
protectionshouldbeprovidedonthe
circuitoroutlettobeusedforthe

powerhead.Receptaclesareavail-
ablehavingbuilt-inGFCIprotection

andmaybeusedforthismeasureof
safety.

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

_&WARNING: Disconnect power-

head spark plug (or disconnect power-
head from power source) before per-

forming maintenance.

• Inspect entire unit before each use.
Replace damaged parts. Check for

fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners
are in place and securely fastened.

• Maintain unit according to recom-
mended procedures.

• Have all maintenance and service
not explained in this manual per-
formed by a Sears Service Center.

• Throw away tines that are bent,
warped, cracked, broken, or dam-

aged in any other way. Replace
parts that are cracked, chipped, or

damaged before using the unit.

• Use only recommended Craftsman
parts and accessories. Never use
wire, wire rope, string, flailing de-
vices, etc.

• Be sure tines stop turning when en-
gine idles (see CARBURETOR AD-

JUSTMENTS section of powerhead
manual).

• Remove the tines before making
carburetor adjustments. Hold the

unit by hand.

• Keep others away when making car-
buretor adjustments.

• Never start the unit with the clutch
housing removed. The clutch can

fly off and cause serious injury.

• Avoid heavy contact with solid ob-
jects that might stop the tines. If

heavy contact occurs, stop the unit
and inspect for damage.

• If tines strike a foreign object, follow
these steps: stop unit and discon-

nect spark plug wire (or disconnect
from power source), inspect for
damage, and repair any damage be-

fore resuming operation of the unit.

• Never douse or squirt the attach-
ment with water or any other liquid.

Clean unit and decals with a damp
sponge (see STORAGE).

CULTIVATING SAFETY

_IWARNING: Inspect the area to

be cultivated before each use. Remove

objects (rocks, vines, branches, broken
glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can

be thrown by the tines or can wrap

around the shaft.

• Holdtheunitfirmlywithbothhands.

• Keepfirmfootingandbalance.Do

notoverreachorstandonunstable
surfaces.

• Lookbehindandusecarewhen
backingup.

• Keepallpartsofyourbodyaway

fromthetinesandmuffler.

• Donotforcetheunit.Useonlyfor
jobsexplainedinthismanual.Use

onlyforcultivating.Donotabuse

unit.Donotuseinrainorwetloca-
tions.

• Useonlyindaylightorgoodartificial
light.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Stop powerhead before leaving work
area.

• Allow powerhead and gearbox to
cool before storing or transporting it

in a vehicle.

• Store unit and fuel in area where
fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or

open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, fur-

naces, etc.

• Store attachment so tines cannot
accidentally cause injury.

• Store attachment indoors, out of
reach of children.

If situations occur which are not cov-

ered in this manual, use care and
good judgment. If you need assis-

tance, call 1-800-235-5878.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to

vibrations through prolonged use of
gasoline powered hand tools could

cause blood vessel or nerve damage
in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders

or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use
in cold weather has been linked to

blood vessel damage in otherwise
healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of

strength, change in skin color or tex-
ture, or loss of feeling in the fingers,
hands, or joints, discontinue the use of

this tool 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 monitor closely their physical

condition and the condition of this unit.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list.

Model C944.511580

• Cultivator Attachment

• Attachment Hanger

Examine parts for damage. Do not

use damaged parts.

NOTE: If you need assistance or find
parts missing or damaged, call

1-800-235-5878.

ASSEMBLY

Your attachment is fully assembled;

no assembly is necessary.

KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT
READ THIS iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

CULTIVATORA'i-FACHMENT Compare the illustrations with your attachment to familiar-
ize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this

manual for future reference.

Hanger

Shaft

Tine Guard

Cutting Tines

CUTTING TINES
The CUTTING TINES are designed to

loosen soil.

OPERATING THE COUPLER
Your powerhead is equipped with a

coupler which enables optional attach-
ments to be installed. The optional

attachments are:

Edger ............. 71-51157

Blower ............ 71-51160

Pruner ............ 71-51161

Brushcutter* ....... 71-51159

*not designed for use with electric
powerheads

_ WARNING: Always disconnect

powerhead spark plug (or disconnect
powerhead from power source) before

removing or installing attachments.

REMOVING ATTACHMENT

CAUTION: When removing or instal-

ling attachments, place the power-
head and attachment on a flat surface

for stability.

1. Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.

TINE GUARD

The TINE GUARD provides partial

protection from the rotating tines.

Upper Shaft

Coupler

Lower
Attachment

TIGHTEN Knob

2. Press and hold the locking/release
button.

Locking/Release
Button

Lower Attachment

Upper Shaft

3. While securely holding the upper
shaft, pull the attachment straight

out of the coupler.

INSTALLINGATTACHMENT

1. Remove the shaft cap from the at-
tachment (if present) and discard.

2= Position locking/release button of

attachment into guide recess of up-

per shaft coupler.

Coupler Primary Hole

Upper Locking/ Attachment

Shaft Release

3= Push the attachment into the cou-

pler until the locking/release button

snaps into the primary hole.

4= Before using the unit, tighten the

knob securely by turning clockwise.

INSTALLING ATTACHMENT

HANGER

An attachment hanger is provided for
storage when attachment is not in

use.
To install 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

ALWAYS WEAR:

Guide Recess

Button

CULTIVATING

1. Move the cultivator to the work area
prior to starting the engine/motor.

2. With the engine/motor running and
the tines off the ground, press the

throttle trigger to increase the en-

gine speed.

3. Hold trigger handle and assist han-

dle firmly. Slowly lower the cultiva-

tor until the tines make contact with
the ground.

4. As unit begins cultivating, pull back

on the unit so that the tines can
penetrate the ground.

_Eye Protection

Long Pants

Heavy Shoes

4HIWARNING: To avoid personal
injury, never carry the cultivator while

the unit is running.
_WARNING: The gearbox gets

very hot after extended periods of use.
To avoid burns, do not touch the gear-

box until it has been allowed to cool.

5. Once the ground has been broken,

continue at a moderate pace until
you are familiar with the controls

and the handling of the cultivator.

6. Pull the cultivator backwards to im-

prove the depth of cultivation and
reduce your effort.

7. To cultivate in confined areas or

narrow rows, remove the left and
right outer tines (see TINE RE-

PLACEMENT).

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire (or discon-

nect powerhead from power source) before performing maintenance.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for loose fasteners and parts

Check for damaged or worn parts
Inspect and clean unit and decals

Check or replace tines

GENERAL RECOMMEN DATIONS
The warranty on this attachment does

not cover items that have been sub-
jected to operator abuse or negli-

gence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator must maintain

the cultivator attachment as instructed
in this manual.
CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS-

, Clevis pins

• Hitch pin clips
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Center for re-

placement of damaged or worn parts.

• Tine Guard - Discontinue use of cul-
tivator if tine guard is damaged.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND

DECALS

• After each use, inspect complete
unit for loose or damaged parts.

Clean the unit and decals using a
damp cloth with a mild detergent.

• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

WHEN TO PERFORM

Before each use
Before each use
After each use

Every 5 hours of operation

TINE MAINTENANCE

_,WARNING: The tines 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 tines have stopped coasting
and disconnect the spark plug (or dis-

connect powerhead from power
source) before performing work on the

tines.
'_WARNING: Always replace

tines that are bent, warped, cracked,

broken, or damaged in any other way.

Never attempt to straighten and reuse
a damaged tine. Use only specified

replacement tines. Wear protective
gloves when handling or performing

maintenance on the tines to help
avoid injury.

TINE REPLACEMENT

,_WARNING: The tines 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 tines have stopped coasting
and disconnect the spark plug (or dis-

connect powerhead from power
source) before performing work on the

tines.

,I_WARNING: Wear protective

gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the tines to avoid

injury. The tines become very sharp
from use.

1. Remove the hitch pin clips and cle-
vis pins.

Clevis Pin

2. Remove the tines and felt cushions
from the shaft.

3. Clean and oil the shaft.

4. Replace the tines and the felt cush-

ions.

5. Repeat previous steps on opposite

side.

6. Reinstall clevis pins and hitch pin

clips.

NOTE: When installed correctly, the
hubs on the tines will face each other.

The letters "R" stamped on the tines
will be on the right side of the cultiva-

tor and the letters "L" will be on the left
side.

dt_WARNING: Perform the follow-
ing steps after each use:

• Allow attachment and gearbox to
cool before storing or transporting.

• 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 cultivator attachment is to be

stored for a period of time:

• Clean the entire attachment.

• Inspect the tine guard area and
clean any dirt or debris that has col-

lected. Inspect the tines; replace
tines that are bent, warped, cracked,
broken or damaged in any other

way.

• Lightly oil external metal surfaces.

• 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.