Craftsman 944514320 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

25cc / 1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle

GASOLINE HEDGE TRIMMER

Model No.

0944.514320 - 22" Blade

• 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

530164945 4/2/04

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 9
Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Chart 10

Assembly 4
Operation 5

Maintenance 7 Parts List Center Section

Service & Adjustments 8 Parts and Ordering Back Cover

UMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY FOR CRAFTSMAR _'_GAS POWERED HEDGE

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 materials or
workmanship.

COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL USE:
If this Gas Hedge Trimmer is used for commercial application the warranty is void.

This warranty does NOT cover:

1. Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades,
stader rope, spark plugs, and filter.

2. Pra-delivery setup.

3. Customer neglect; operating Hedge Trimmer without proper fuel mixture.
Warranty service is available by retumldg the Gas Hedge Trimmer to the nearest

Sears Service Centra/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 concu rre ntly with applicable provincial legisla-

tion. Furthermore, some provinces DO NOT allow limitation on how long an implied
warranty will last so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2R8

Emissions Statement 11

A_,DANGER: THISPOWER TOOL CAN

BE DANGEROUSI This unit can cause se-

rious injury including amputation or blind-
ness to the operator and others. The

warnings and safety instructions in this

manual must be followed to provide rea-
sonable safety and efficiency in using

this unit. The operator is responsible for
following the warnings and instructions in

this manual and on the unit. Never allow
children to use this tool.

A_,WARNING: Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can re-

sult in serious injury.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

• Read your instruction manual care-

fully until you completely understand
and can follow all warnings and

safety rules before operating the unit.

• Restrict unit to users who understand

and will follow all warnings and safety

rules in this manual and on the unit.

PLAN AHEAD

A_,WARNING: Inspect the area be-

fore stading the 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.

• Always wear eye protection when op-
erating, servicing, or performing main-

tenance on unit. Wearing eye protec-
tion will help to prevent brdsh or debris
from being thrown or ricocheting into
eyes and face which can result in
blindness and/or serious injury. Eye
protection should be marked Z87.

• Wear hearing protection when using
this unit.

• Secure hair above shoulder length. Se-
cure or remove jewelry, loose clothing,

or clothing with loosely hanging straps,
ties, tassels, etc. They can be caught
in moving parts.

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Safety B!ots
Glasses

,%.

Blades move Allow blades tostop

momentarily before removing

after the them from the cut.

trigger is

_i_ WARNING:

Bladesce,qthrowobjectsviolently.

• Youcanbeblindedorinjured.

• Wearsafetyglasses.

_i_ WARNING:

Hazard zone for thrown objects

• Blades can throw objects violently.
Others can be blinded or inured.

Keep peop e and anma s30 feet
(t Om) away.

_i_ WARNING:

Blades move momentarily afterthe
trigger isreleased.

• The blades can seriously cut you or
others.

• Allow blades to stop before
removing them fromthe cut.

• Stay alert. Do not operate unit when
you are tired, ill, upset, or ff you are

under the influence of alcohol, drugs,

or medication.

• Keep children, bystanders, and ani-

mals away from work area a mini-
mum of 30 feet (10 meters) when

starting or operating unit.

If situations occur which are not cov-

ered in this manual, use care and good
judgment. If you need assistance, con-
tact your Sears Service Centre.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

• Eliminate all sources of sparks or
flame (including smoking, open
flames, or work that can cause
sparks) in the areas where fuel is

mixed, poured, or stored.

• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area;
store fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated

place; use an approved, marked con-

tainer for all fuel purposes.

• Do not smoke while handling fuel or
while operating the unit.

• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is

running.

• Make sure the unit is properly as-
sembled and in good operating con-

dition.

• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel
spills before starting the engine.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from fuel and fueling site before
starting engine.

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

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

_i_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 mo-
tion. Make sure the ON/OFF 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.

• inspect unit before each use for
worn, loose, missing, or damaged

parts. Do not use until unit is in
proper working order.

• Keep outside surfaces free from oil
and fuel.

• Never start or run engine inside a
closed room or building. Breathing

exhaust fumes can kill.

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

where explosive vapors or carbon
monoxide build up could be present.

• Do not overreach or use from unsta-
ble surfaces such as ladders, trees,

steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm
footing and balance at all times.

• Do not raise unit above your shoul-
ders; the cutting blade can come
dangerously close to your body.

• 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
free from debris.

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• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

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

formed by a Sears Service Centre.

• Disconnect spark plug before per-

forming maintenance except for car-

buretor adjustments.

• 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 Centre.

• Use only recommended Craftsman®

cutting blades and replacement

pads; use of any other parts may

void your warranty and cause dam-
age to your unit.

• Empty fuel tank before storing the unit.
Use up fuel left in carburetor by stading

engine and letting it run until it stops.

• Hand carry the unit with the engine

stopped and the muffler and cutting

blade away from your body.

• Allow engine to cool, empty the fuel

tank, and secure the unit before stor-

ing or transpoding it in a vehicle.

• Do not store the unit or fuel in a

closed area where fuel vapors can

reach sparks or an open flame from
hot water heaters, electric motors or

switches, furnaces, etc.

• Store the unit so the cutting blade

cannot accidentally cause injury.

• Store in a dry area 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 abnor-
mal swelling. Prolonged use in cold

weather has been linked to blood ves-
sel 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
antivibretion system does not guaran-

tee the avoidance of these problems.

Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must moni-
tor closely their physical condition and

the condition of this tool.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Your hedge trim-

mer is equipped with a temperature

limiting muffler and spark arresting
screen which meets the requirements

of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All

U.S. forest land and the states of Cali-
fornia, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington re-
quire by law that many internal com-

bustion engines be equipped with a
spark arresting screen. If you operate

a hedge trimmer in a state or locale
where such regulations exist, you are

legally responsible for maintaining the
operating condition of these parts.

Failure to do so is a violation of the law.

For normal homeowner use, the muffler
and spark arresting screen will not re-
quire any service. After 50 hours of

use, we recommend that your muffler
and spark arresting screen be replaced

by your Sears Service Centre.

CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-

lowing list.

Model C944.514320

• Hedge Trimmer

• Scabbard

• 2-Cycle Engine Oil
Examine parts for damage. Do not use

damaged parts.

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

your Sears Service Centre.

It is normal for the fuel filter to raffle in
the empty fuel tank.

Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is

normal due to carburetor adiustments
and testing done by the manufacturer.

ASSEMBLY

Your hedge trimmer is fully assembled;

no assembly is required.

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