Craftsman 944511100 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

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40 Amp Motor

13 Inch Cutting Path/0 065 In Line

ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®

Model No

0944.511100

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• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

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Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating

WARNING: Instructions before first use of this product

For answers to your questions about this product:

Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 am-7 pm

• 1-800-235-5878 (Hours listed are Central Time)

Sears Canada, Inc, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

530086232 1/10/02

Warranty Statement 2 Parts Available 9 Safety Rules 2 Storage 10

Assembly 5 Troubleshooting Table 10 Operation 6

Maintenance 8 French 11 Service & Adjustments 9 Parts Ordering Back Cover

TWO (2) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER _ LINE TRIMMER

For two (2) years from tile 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 is void if the electric trimmer is used for commercial or rental purposes.

This warranty does not cover wear items such as line and spool. WARRANTY SERVICE ISAVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE ELECTRIC TRIMMER TO THE

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTRE/DEPARTMENT IN CANADA. THIS WARRANTY AP-

PLIES 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

4t_WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety

precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric

shock, and serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.

SAFETY INFORMATION

ON THE UNIT

This power unit can be dangerous!

Operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this

manual and on the unit. Read entire instruction manual before using unit!

Be thoroughly familiar with the con- trois and the proper use of the unit.

Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow unit

and manual warnings and instruc- tions. Never allow children to operate

this unit. Close attention is necessary when used near children.

_DANGER: Never use blades or flailing devices. Unit is designed for line

trimmer use only= Use of any other ac-

cessories or attachments will increase the risk of injury.

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n WARNING: Trimmer line throws objects violently. You and others can

be blinded/injured. Wear safety

glasses, boots, and leg protection.

Keep body parts clear of rotating line.

Safety Glasses or similar eye protection

Boots

Keep children, bystanders, and ani- mals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If ap-

proached stop unit immediately.

If situations occur which are not cov- ered in this manual, use care and good judgement. If you need assis-

tance, call 1-800-235-5878.

OPERATORSAFETY

• Dressproperly.Alwayswearsafety glassesorsimilareye protection

when operating, or performing main- tenance on your unit. (Safety

glasses are available.) Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty. Always wear heavy, long

pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not go barefoot or wear

sandals.

• Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry 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 line.

• Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under in-

fluence of alcohol, drugs, or medica- tion. Watch what you are doing; use common sense.

• Avoid unintentional starting of the unit. Never carry unit with your fin-

ger on the switch. Be sure the switch is in the OFF position and

never touch the switch when con- necting extension cord.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

_IWARNING: Avoid a dangerous environment. To reduce the risk of

electrical 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 possibility of electrical shock.

• Use a voltage supply as shown on unit.

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

liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or causing

damage to unit.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this equipment has a polar- ized plug (one blade is wider than

the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The ap-

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

plug does not fit fully into the exten- sion cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct

polarized extension cord. A polar- ized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This

plug will fit into the polarized 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 ap-

pliances having electrical rating not less than the rating of unit. Cord

must be marked with the suffix "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 connectors must be undamaged.

An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting

in loss of power and overheating. If in doubt, use the next heavier

gauge. The lower the gauge num- ber, the heavier the cord (see SE-

LECT AN EXTENSION CORD in the OPERATION section).

• Do not use multiple cords.

• Do not abuse cord. Never carry the unit by the extension cord or yank

extension cord to disconnect unit.

• Use cord retainer to prevent discon- nection of extension cord from unit

and possible damage to the unit due to plug movement. See ATTACH THE

EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR TRIM- MER in the OPERATION section.

• Do not use the unit if the switch does not turn the unit on and off

properly. Repairs to the switch must be made by your Sears Service

Centre.

• Keep the extension cord clear of op- erator and obstacles at all times. Do

not expose cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.

• To avoid the possibility of electric shock, avoid body contact with any

grounded conductor, such as metal fences or pipes.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

(GFCI) protection should be pro-

vided on circuit or outlet to be used.

Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

UNIT SAFETY

• Inspect unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Make sure all han-

dles, guards, and fasteners are in place and securely fastened. Parts

thataredamagedmustberepaired orreplacedbyaSearsService

CentreTheseincludeheadparts thatarecracked,orchipped,

guards,andanyotherpartthatis damaged.

• Donotrepairunityourself.

• Useonly0.065in.(1.65ram)diam- eterrecommendedtrimmerline(see SERVICEANDADJUSTMENTS).Nev-

erusewire,rope,string,etc.

• Usespecifiedtrimmerspool.Make surespoolisproperlyinstalledand

allpartsaresecurelyfastened.

• UseonlyCraftsmanreplacement partsandaccessoriesasrecom-

mended.

CUTTINGSAFETY

• Inspect area to be cut. Remove ob- jects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be

thrown or become entangled in cut- ting head.

• Do not overreach or stand on unsta- ble support. Keep firm footing and

balance.

• Keep the cutting head below waist level. Do not raise handles above

your waist. Cutting head can come dangerously close to your body.

• Keep away from cutting head and spinning line.

• Use unit properly. Use only for trim- ming, edging, scalping, and mow-

ing. Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less risk of injury

at the rate for which it was designed.

• Use only in daylight or in good artifi- cial light.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

_IWARNING: Disconnect unit from the power supply before performing

maintenance, or when changing trim- mer line.

• Maintain unit according to recom- mended procedures. Keep cutting line at proper length. Follow instruc-

tions for changing trimmer line.

• Have all service and maintenance not explained in this manual per-

formed by a Sears Service Centre to avoid creating a hazard.

• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Clean unit

and labels with a damp sponge. Keep handles dry, clean, and free

from oil and grease.

• Keep the air vents clean and free of debris to avoid overheating the mo-

tor. Clean after each use.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not in use.

• Carry the unit with motor stopped.

• Store the unit so the line limiter blade (on underside of shield) can- not cause injury.

• Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children.

Store unit unplugged.

• Do not hang unit so that the trigger switch is depressed.

DOUBLE INSULATION

CONSTRUCTION This unit is double insulated to help

protect against electric shock. Double insulation construction consists of two

separate "layers" of electrical insula- tion instead of grounding.

Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. No

grounding means is provided on this unit, nor should a means of grounding be added to this unit. As a result, the

extension cord used with your unit can be plugged into any standard 120 volt

electrical outlet. Safety precautions must be observed

when operating any electrical tool. The double insulation system only

provides added protection against in- jury resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure.

_, WARNING: All electrical repairs to this unit, including housing, switch,

motor, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qualified service person-

nel. Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be recom- mended by the manufacturer. A

double insulated appliance is marked with the words "double insulation" or

"double insulated". The symbol

(square within a square) [] may also be marked on the appliance. Failure

to have the unit repaired by qualified service personnel can cause the

double insulation construction to be- come ineffective and result in serious

injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CARTON CONTENTS Check carton contents against the fol- lowing list.

Model 0944.511100

• Trimmer

• Shield 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

_WARNING: If received as- sembled, review all assembly steps to

ensure your unit is properly as- sembled and all fasteners are secure.

ADJUSTING ASSIST HANDLE

1. Loosen wing nut on handle.

2. Rotate the handle on the tube to

an upright position; place in a comfortable position and retighten

wing nut.

ATTACHING THE SHIELD

_WARNING: The shield must be properly installed. If shield is not prop-

erly installed, damage to unit (includ- ing motor failure) will result. The shield

provides partial protection to the oper- ator and others from the risk of thrown

objects. Your unit is equipped with a line limiter blade, which cuts excess

line to the proper length while running. The line limiter blade (on underside of

shield) is sharp and can cut you.

NOTE: Edge guide must be posi-

tioned on shield prior to installation on

motor housing (see following illustra-

tion).

Edge Guide

Shield

1. Hold shield at angle to the trimmer motor housing. Align the front

locking tab of the shield with the front notch of the motor housing (see illustration below).

2. Move shield toward motor hous- ing, ensuring trimmer head passes

through opening in shield without catching on shield locking tabs.

3. Tilt front of the shield towards front notch of motor housing. Push front locking tab of the shield into

the front notch of the motor hous- ing. An audible snap must be heard. Ensure the cutting head re-

mains free to rotate and the line is not caught between the shield and

the motor housing.

4. Push back of the shield toward the motor housing as illustrated until

the rear locking tabs snap secure- ly into the rear notches. Make

sure the shield is securely at- tached to the motor housing and is

assembled to the unit as shown on the front cover of this manual.

Rear Front Locking Tab Locking Front

Tabs Motor

Trimmer

Housing

Notches

nmmer

Head

CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca- tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer- ence.

Trigger Switch

Assist Handle

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Cord:J'/

Retainer /

RECESSED PLUG

The RECESSED PLUG is where you at- tach your extension cord to the unit. TRIGGER SWITCH

The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch

to operate the unit. Release to stop.

LINE LIMITER BLADE

The LINE LIMITER BLADE cuts the cut- ting line to the proper cutting length.

ASSIST HANDLE

The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help hold and guide the unit.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Use only a voltage supply as specified

on your unit.

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD

Extension Cord Gauge Chart

Length of Cord Gauge

25 Ft. (7.5 m) 18 Gauge 50 Ft. (15 m) 16 Gauge

100 Ft. (30 m) 16 Gauge

Extension cords are available for this

unit at Sears.

Recessed Plug

Twist and Edge Button

Motor Housing

j Edge Guide

Air Vents ",,_

Debt s She d _/_:;;_" TriY_mmerHead

_ with 0,065 in,

Line Limiter Blade

TRIMMER HEAD

The TRIMMER HEAD holds the cutting

line and rotates during operation.

TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON

The TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON is used to twist the lower portion of the unit

into an edging position.

EDGE GUIDE

The EDGE GUIDE protects the unit from contacting the ground during

edging.

ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER

Loop your extension cord through the

handle and around the hook as shown. Insure the plug and cord are firmly and fully engaged.

Cord Retainer

Trimmer Line

Extension Cord

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