Craftsman 944.511573 User Manual

Instruction Manual

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LAWN EDGER ATTACHMENT

Model No.

C944.511573

• 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

545001422 2/14/05

Warranty Statement 2 Maintenance 9
Identification of Symbols 2 Service & Adjustments 10

Safety Rules 2 Storage 10
Assembly 6 Parts List Center Section

Operation 7 Parts and Ordering Back Cover

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

ATTACHMENT

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 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 MSB 2B8

canbe dangerous!Careless or _ instruction manual before

improperusecan cause _ using the lawn edger.seriousoreven fatal injury.

[_ DANGER! This lawn edger Read and understand the

dt_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

Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.

instructions and warnings on the unit

and in the manual. Never allow chil-
dren to operate this unit.

AFETY INFORMATION

THE UNIT

OPERATOR SAFETY

DANGER: RISK OF CUT. KEEP

HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE
AND CU-FFING AREA. Do not attempt
to clear away cut material or hold ma-

terial to be cut when the blade is in

motion. Make sure powerhead is

2

stoppedandsparkplugwireisdiscon-
nected(orpowerheadisdisconnected

frompowersource)whenremoving
jammedmaterialfromthecutting

blade.Donotgraborholdattachment
bythecuttingblade.

• Dressproperly.Alwayswearsafety
glassesorsimilareyeprotectionwhen

operating,orperformingmaintenance
onyourunit(safetyglassesareavail-

able).Eyeprotectionshouldbe

markedZ87.

• Alwayswearfaceordustmaskifop-
erationisdusty.

• AlwayswearheaW,longpants,long
sleeves,boots,andgloves.

• Alwayswearfootprotection.Donot
gobarefootorwearsandals.

• Securehairaboveshoulderlength.
Secureorremovelooseclothingor
clothingwithlooselyhangingties,

straps,tassels,etc.Theycanbe
caughtinmovingparts.

• Beingfullycoveredalsohelpsprotect
youfromdebrisandpiecesoftoxic

plantsthrownbyspinningblade.

• Stayalert.Donotoperatewhenyou
aretired,ill,upset,orundertheinflu-

enceofalcohol,drugs,ormedication.
Watchwhatyouaredoing;usecom-
monsense.

• Wearhearingprotection.

• Neverstartorruninsideaclosed
roomorbuilding.Breathingexhaust

fumescankill.

• Keephandlesfreeofoilandfuel.

• Onlyoperateunitwithhandlebar

installed.

• Keephandsandfeetawayfromcut-
tingarea.

• Neverdirectdischargeofmaterialto-
wardbystandersnorallowanyone

neartheareaofoperation.Usecare
indirectingdischargetoavoidglass
enclosures,automobiles,andthelike.

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 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 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
explosion 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 polar-

ized plug (one blade is wider than
the other); if so, it will require the use

of a polarized extension cord. The
appliance 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 suffix "W-A" (in
Canada "W"). Make sure your exten-

sion cord is in good condition. In-
spect extension cord before use and

replace if damaged. Do not use a
damaged cord. Cord insulation must

be intact with no cracks or deteriora-
tion. Plug connectors must be un-

damaged. The extension cord used
to reach the power source must be

heavy enough to carry current from
the power source the full length of the