Craftsman 944511561 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

32cc/1.9 cu.in. 2-Cycle GASOLINE WEEDWACKER ®

Model No.

C944.511561

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Fran_;ais

WARNING:

Read and follow 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.

1-800-235-5878 l,ours listed are Centra, T,me)

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

530163193 9/25/02

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 15 Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Table 16

Assembly 8 Emissions Statement 17 Operation 9 Parts List 19

Maintenance 13 French 22

Service & Adjustments 14 Parts and Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED TWO (2_ YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS POWERED

WEEDWACKER _ LINE TRIMMER

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 Gas Weedwacker will be 90 days from the date of purchase if used for commercial or rental purposes.This warranty does not cover:

1. Spark plugs, filter, line, spool, starter rope, and blade,

2. Damages to the motor of the unit when operated without the proper fuel

mixture (see manual).

Warranty service is available by returning the Weedwacker to the nearest Sears Ser- vice 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

d#IbWARNING: 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 power unit can be dangerous! Op- erator is responsible 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 manual.

Never allow children to operate this unit.

INSTRUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION

MANUAL ON THE UNIT

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• 1$DANGER: Never use blades with line trimmer attachment. Never

use flailing devices with any attach- ment. This unit (when used with sup-

plied line trimmer attachment) is de- signed for line trimmer use only, Use of any other accessories with line trim-

mer attachment will increase the risk of injury.

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_WARNING: Trimmer line throws objects violently. You and others can be

blinded/injured. Wear eye and leg

protection. Keep body parts clear of ro- tating line,

Eye Protection

;_B o_o_i__ HazardZone

Keep children, bystanders, and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop unit im- mediately if approached.

If situations occur which are not cov- ered in this manual, use care and

good judgment. If you need assis- tance, contact your Sears Service

Center or call 1-800-235-5878.

OPERATOR SAFETY

• Dress properly. Always wear safety

glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing main- tenance, on your unit (safety

glasses are available). Eye protec- tion 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. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended.

• Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of spinning line.

• 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 line.

• Stay Alert. Do not operate this unit

when you are tired, ill, upset or un-

der the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. 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.

• Always keep engine on the right hand side of your body.

• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

• Keep trimmer head (or other option- al attachment) below waist level and away from all parts of your body. Do not raise engine above your waist.

• Keep all parts of your body away

from muffler and spinning line (or

other optional attachment). Keep engine below waist level. A hot muf-

fler can cause serious burns.

• Keep firm footing and balance, Do not overreach or use from unstable

surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc.

• Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Use only for jobs explained in this manual (or manuals for optional at-

tachments).

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

• Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except car- buretor adjustments.

• Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look

for and repair fuel leaks before use.

Keep in good working condition.

• Replace trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked, broken, or dam- aged in any other way before using

the unit.

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

• Use only Craftsman® replacement line. Never use wire, rope, string,

etc.

• Install required shield properly be-

fore using the unit. Use only speci- fied trimmer head; make sure it is

properly installed and securely fas- tened.

• 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 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.

• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all

fuel spills.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before start-

ing engine.

• Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap.

• Always store gasoline in a container approved for flammable liquids.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Allow engine to cool before storing or transporting in vehicle.

• Empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the en- gine and letting it run until it stops.

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

flames from water heaters, electric

motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

• Store unit so line limiter blade can* not accidentally cause injury. The

unit can be hung by the tube.

• Store unit out of reach of children.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- tions through prolonged use of gaso-

line powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the

fingers, hands, and joints of people

prone to circulation disorders or ab- normal 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 texture, 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. Us- ers who operate power tools on a con- tinual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and

the condition of this tool. SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not equipped with a temperature limiting

muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirements of Cali-

fornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California,

Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by

law that many internal combustion en- gines be equipped with a spark arres- tor screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations exist, you are

legally responsible for installing and maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a viola* tion of the law. If a spark arresting screen is required in your area, con* tact your Sears Service Centre for the

correct kit.

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY _!iWARNING: Inspect the area to

be trimmed before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or

become entangled in line. Hard ob- jects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury.

• Use only for trimming, scalping, mow-

ing and sweeping. De not use for edging, pruning or hedge trimming.

• Cutting on left side of the shield will

throw debris away from the operator.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

_li WARNING: For each optional attachment used, read entire instruc-

tion manual before use and follow all warnings and instructions in manual

and on attachment. _kWARNING: Ensure handlebar is

installed when using edger or brush-

cutter attachments. Attach handlebar above arrow on safety label on the up-

per tube (engine end of unit). If your

edger or brushcutter attachment does

net include a handlebar, a handlebar

accessory kit (#530071451) is avail- able from your Sears Service Center.

Handlebar

EDGER SAFETY

_ WARNING: Inspect the area to

be edged before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by the

blade or can wrap around the shaft.

• Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger is released. The blade can

seriously cut you or others.

• Allow blade to stop before removing it from the cut.

Blade rotates

• Throw away blades 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.

• Do not attempt to remove cut materi- al nor hold material to be cut when

the engine is running or when cut- ting blade is moving.

• Always keep the wheel and depth adjusting skid in contact with the ground.

• Always push the unit slowly over the ground. Stay alert for uneven side- walks, holes in the terrain, large roots, etc.

• Always use the handlebar when us- ing edger attachment.

BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY

_WARNING: Inspect area before starting unit. Remove all debris and

hard objects such as rocks, glass,

wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage

during operation.

• Do not set unit on any surface ex- cept a clean, hard area while engine

is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc., could be picked up by the air intake and

thrown out through discharge open-

ing, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator.

• Never place objects inside the blow- er tubes, vacuum tubes or blower

outlet. Always direct the blowing de- bris away from people, animals,

glass, and solid objects such as

trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or

sticks to be thrown or to ricochet

which can hurt people or animals,

break glass, or cause other damage.

• Never run unit without the proper equipment attached. When using

your unit as a blower, always install

blower tubes.

• Check air intake opening, blower

tubes or vacuum tubes frequently,

always with engine stopped and spark plug disconnected. Keep vents and discharge tubes free of

debris which can accumulate and restrict proper air flow.

• Never place any object in air intake opening as this could restrict proper

air flow and cause damage to the unit.

• Never use for spreading chemicals,

fertilizers, or other substances which

may contain toxic materials.

• To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.

BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY

_WARNING: Do not use trimmer

head as a fastening device for the blade.

_IIWARNING: The blade contin-

ues to spin after the throttle is re-

leased or engine 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 the coasting

blade with material already cut.

Stop coasting _&_'_ blade by contact _/S_ _'"

with cut material.

_111,WARNING: Inspect the area to

be cut before each use. Remove ob- jects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,

etc.) which can be thrown or become entangled in the blade or trimmer line.

• Throw away and replace blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way.

• Install required shield properly be_

fore using the unit. Use the metal

shield for all metal blade use.

_i_ WARNING: Only use brushcut- ter attachments that provide a metal

shield with proboscis nose.

DANGER: Blade can thrust vio*

lently away from material it does not cut. Blade thrust can cause amputa- tion of arms or legs.

• Use only specified blade and make sure it is properly installed and se- curely fastened.

• Cut from your right to your left.

• Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap with blade (see ASSEMBLY instruc-

tions in brushcutter attachment in- struction manual).

CULTIVATOR SAFETY _IkWARNING: Rotating tines can

cause serious injury. Keep away from rotating tines. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before un- clogging tines or making repairs.

nWARNING: Inspect the area to

be cultivated before starting the unit.

Remove all debris and hard and sharp objects such as rocks, vines, branch- es, rope, string, etc.

• Avoid heavy contact with solid ob-

jects that might stop the tines. If

heavy contact occurs, stop the en- gine and inspect the unit for dam-

age.

• Never operate the cultivator without

the tine cover in place and properly

secured.

• Keep the tines and guard clear of

debris.

• After striking a foreign object, stop

the engine, disconnect the spark

plug and inspect the cultivator for damage. Repair before restarting.

• Disconnect attachment from the

drive engine before cleaning the

tines with a hose and water to re-

move any build-up. Oil the tines to prevent rust.

• Always wear gloves when servicing

or cleaning the tines. The tines be- come very sharp from use.

• Do not run unit at high speed unless

cultivating.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY

_lb DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP

HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - Blade moves momentarily after the trigger is

released. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in

motion. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position, the spark plug wire is

disconnected, and the blade has stopped moving before removing

jammed material from the cutting

blade. Do not grab or hold the unit by the cutting blade.

Blades move

momentarily

after the

tdgger s

Allow blades to stop before removing

them from the cut,

_ib WARNING: Inspect the area be- fore starting the unit. Remove all de-

bris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

• Do not use a cutting blade that is bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way. Have worn or damaged parts replaced by your Sears Service Center.

• Always keep unit in front of your body. Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting blade.

• Keep the cutting blade and air vents clear of debris.

POLE PRUNER SAFETY

_WARNING: The reciprocating

blade/rotating chain can cause severe injury. Inspect the unit before use. Do

not operate unit with a bent, cracked

or dull blade or dull chain. Keep away from the blade/chain.

_lk WARNING: The reciprocating

blade/rotating chain is sharp. Do not touch. To prevent serious injury, always stop engine and ensure blade/chain

has stopped moving, disconnect spark

plug, and wear gloves when changing or handling the blade or chain.

_kWARNING: A coasting blade/

rotating chain can cause injury while it continues to move after the engine is stopped. Maintain proper control of the

unit until the blade/chain has completely stopped moving. Keep hands, face and feet at a distance from all moving parts.

Do not attempt to touch or stop the

blade or chain when it is moving.

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_!bWARNING: Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head

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