Craftsman 944514321 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual

25cc / 1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle

GASOLINE HEDGE TRIMMER

Model No.

C944.514321 - 22" Blade

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

WARNING:Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating

Instructions before first use ofthis product.

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

530165302-01 6/1/04

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 9

Safety Rules 2 Treubleshooting Chart 10

Assembly 4 Emissions Statement 11

Operation 5
Maintenance 7 Parts List Center Section

Service &Adjustments 8 Parts and Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED "1_/O(2) YEAR WARRANTY FOR CRAFTSMAN®GAS POWERED HEDGE

TRIMMER

For two (2)years from the date of purchase Sears Canada, Inc.,willrepair or replace

tree of charge, at Sears option, parts which are detect{re as a resultof materials or

workmanship.
COMMERCIALOR RENTALUSE:

Ifthis 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,
starter rope, spark plugs, and filter.

2. Pre-delivery setup.

3. Customer negleot; operating Hedge Trimmer without proper fuel mixture.

Warranty service is available by returning the Gas Hedge Trimmer 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 _nd does not exclude or limit

legal rights you may have but shall run concurrently with applicable provincial legisla-

tion. Furthermore, some provinces DONOTallow limitation on how long an implied
warranty will last so the above ]imitations may not apply to you.

Sears Canada, Ino,, Toronto, Ontario MSB 2B8

_LDANGER: THISPOWERTOOLCAN
BEDANGEROUS/This unit can cause se-

dous injury including amputation or blind-
ness to the operatorand others. The
warnings and safety instructions inthis
manual must be follewed to provide rea-
sonable safety and efficiency in using
this unit. The operator is responsible for
following the warnings and instruclJonsin

this manual and on the unit. Never allow
childrento usa this tool.

_WARN|NG: Faitureto fettow all

Safety Rules and Precautions can ra-
salt in serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT

• Read your instruction manual care-

tullyuntilyou completely understand
and can follow all warnings and

safety rules before operatingthe unit.

• Restrictunit to users who understand

and willfollow all warnings and safety

rules in thismanual and on the unit,

PLAN AHF.AD

,_ WARNING: Inspectthe area be-

fore startingthe unit. Remove all debris
and hard objects such as rocks, glass,

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

• Alwayswear eye protec_onwhen op-
erating,servicing,orperformingmain-

tenance on unit.Wearingeye protec-
tionwillhelp to preventbrushor dabris

frombeingthrownor ricochetinginto
eyesand facewhichcanresultin

blindness and!orserious injury.Eye
protection should be marked Z87.

• Wear hearing protec_onwhen usk_
this unit.

* Secure hairabove shoulderlength.Se-

cure or remove jewelry, looseclothing,
or clothing w_ _oose_hanging straps,

ties, tassels, etc.They can be caught

inmoving parts.

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Bladescanthrowobjectsviolently.

sa_f_e_ B_o_s _ _IL WARNING:
Glasses

Bladesmove Allow bladestostop _& WARNING:

_=._:momentarily beforeremoving Bladesmove momentarilyafterthe

after the them fromthecut. trigger is released.

triggeris _ ..-.,,_Jt • The bladescan seriouslycutyou or

. ,_ • Youcan beblindedor injured.

• Wearsafety glasses.

Hazardzoneforthrownobjects

Bladescan throwobjectsviolently.

i Otherscan beblindedor inured.

_, WARNING:

Keeppeopeandan mas 30feet
(10m) away.

others,

• Allowbladesto stopbefore
removingthemfrom the 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 Seers 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 ver_lated
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 unitis properlyas-

sembled and in good operating con-

dition,

• Avoid spillingfuel or oil. Wipe up fuel

spillsbefore starting the engine.

• Move at least t0 feet (3 meters)

away from fuel and fueling site before

starting engine.

• Always store gasolinein a container

approved for flammable liquids.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY
_' DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP

HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - Blade

moves momentarily alter the trigger is
released. Do not attempt to clear away

cut matedal when the blade is in mo-

tion. Make sure the ON/OFFswitch isin
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 yourbody.
Keep all partsof your body away from

the curing blade.

• Keep the cutting blade and airvents
free fTomdebris.

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• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

• Have ait 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 cuttingblade 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

parts; use of any other parts may

void your warrantyand cause dam-

age to your unit.

• Empty fue_tank before storing the unit.
Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting

engine and letting it run unf_litstops.

• 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 transporting it in a vehicts.

• 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 inthe
fingers, hands, and joints of people

prone tocirculation 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
offeeling inthe fingers, hands, or

joints, discontinuethe use of thistool

and seek medical attention. An
antivibration system does not guaran-

tee the avoidance of these problems.
Users who operate power tools on a
continualand regular basis must moni-
torclosely theirphysical conditionand

the conditionof thistool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Your hedge trim-

met is equippedwith a temperature
limitingmuffler and spark arresting
screen which meets the requirements

ofCalifornia 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 internalcom-

bustionengines be equipped with a

spark arresting screen, Ifyou operate
a hedge trimmer in a state or locale

where such regulations exist, you are
legally responsible for maintaining the
operating conditionofthese parts.

Failure todo so is a violationof 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 C944.514321

• Hedge Trimmer

• Scabbard

• 2-Cycle Engine Oil

Examine partsfor damage. Do not use
damaged parts.

NOTE: Ifyou need assistance orfind
parts missing or damaged, contact

your Sears Service Centre.

It is normalfor the fuel filter to rattle in
the empty fuel tank.

Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is
normaldue to carburetor adjustments
and testing done by the manufacturer.

ASSEMBLY
Your hedge trimmer is fully assembled;

noassembly is required.

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