Craftsman 944511570 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

LAWN EDGER ATTACHMENT

Model No,

C944.511570

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Franqais

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 <.o°,s listed are Central Time)

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

530163554 8/26/02

Warranty Statement 2 Service & Adjustments 10
Safety Rules 2 Storage 10

Assembly 6 Parts List 11
Operation 7 French 12

Maintenance 9 Parts and Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® LAWN EDGER

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 Lawn Edger 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 Lawn Edger 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 M5B 2B8

_WARNING: When using garden-
ing appliances, basic safety precau-

tions must always be followed to re-
duce the risk of fire and serious injury.

Read and follow all instructions.

This power unit can be dangerous!

Operator is responsible for following
instructions and warnings on unit and

in manual. Read entire instruction
manual before using unit! Be thor-

oughly 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 chil-

dren to operate this unit.

E.,NFO O T,ON

THE UNIT

OPERATOR SAFETY
4J_ DANGER: RISK OF CUT.

KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FROM BLADE AND CUTTING AREA,

Do not attempt to clear away cut ma-
terial or hold material to be cut when

the blade is in motion. Make sure

powerhead is stopped and spark plug
wire is disconnected (or powerhead is
disconnected from power source)
when removing jammed material from
the cutting blade. Do not grab or hold

attachment by the cutting blade.

• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when
operating, or performing maintenance
on your unit (safety glasses are avail-
able). 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 protect
you from debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by spinning blade.

• Stay alert. Do not operate when you
are tired, ill, upset, or under the influ-

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enceofalcohol,drugs,ormedication.

Watchwhatyouaredoing;usecorn-

mOBsense.

• Wearhearingprotection.

• Neverstartorruninsideaclosed
roomorbuilding.Breathingexhaust

fumescankill.

• Keephandlesfreeofoiland fuel.

• Only operate unit with handlebar
installed.

• Keep hands and feet away from cut-

ting area.

• Never direct discharge of material to-

ward bystanders nor allow anyone

near the area of operation. Use care
in directing discharge to avoid glass

enclosures, automobiles, and the like.

FUEL SAFETY (for gas powerheade)
o

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 starting power-

head engine.

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

• RemOve fuel cap slowly.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric

powerheads)
_,WARNING: 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. 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 electrical shock,
use extension cords specifically

marked as suitable for outdoor ap-
pliances. The electrical rating of the
cord must not be less than the rating

of the unit. The cord must be marked

with the suffix W. Make sure your ex-
tension cord is in good condition. In-
spect extension cord before use and
replace ifdamaged. 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 smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.

• Do not use multiple cords.

• 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. Ifthe 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
polarized wall outlet only one way. If
plug does not fit fully into the wall out-
let, 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.

• Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect
the insulation and connectors on the

powerhead and extension cord before
each use. If there is any damage, do
not use until damage is repaired by
your Sears Service Centre.

• Do not pull or carry by cord; do not
use cord as a handle, close a door on

cord, or pull cord around sharp edges
or corners. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces. Do not unplug by
pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not the cord.

• Do not use the powerhead ifthe
switch does not turn the unit on and

off properly. Have the unit repaired 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.

• Avoid any body contact with any

_leroundedconductor, such as metal

nces, or pipes, to avoid the possibil-
ity of electric shock. Don't handle plug
or unit with wet hands.

• Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If powerhead is not working as it

should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water,

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