Craftsman 944514361 Owner’s Manual

Instruction Manual
25cc / 1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle
16 Inch Cutting Path / 0.080 In. Line GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ®
Model No.
0944.514361
Safety
Assembly
Maintenance
Parts List
For Occasional Use Only
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
530165654 8/17/05
Warranty Statement 2 Storage 11 Safety Rules 2 Troubleshooting Chart 12
Assembly 4 Operation 5
Maintenance 9 Parts List Center Section Service & Adjustments 10 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
4BIWARNING: 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.
Emissions Statement 13
A
DANGER: Never use blades or
flailing devices. This unit is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any
other accessories or attachments will
increase the risk of injury.
Q©O
A0iWARNING: 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.
ye Protection
INSTRUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION MANUAL ON THE UNIT
Keep children, bystanders, and animals
50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop unit im-
mediately if approached.
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Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcov- eredinthismanual,usecareand goodjudgment.Ifyouneedassis-
tance,contactyourSearsService
Centre. OPERATORSAFETY
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. Wear- ing safety leg guards is recom-
mended.
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.
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 0.080 inch (2 mm) diame-
ter Craftsman@ brand line. Never use wire, rope, string, etc.
Install required shield properly before
using the unit. Use only specified trimmer head; make sure it is properly
installed and securely fastened.
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 Centre.
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.
CUTTING SAFETY
_'WARNING: Inspect the area be- fore each use. Remove objects
(rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.)
which can be thrown by or become entangled in line. Hard objects can
damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury.
Use only for trimming, scalping, mow- ing, edging and sweeping. Do not use for pruning or hedge trimming.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Keep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line. Keep engine below waist level. A hot muf- fler can cause serious burns.
Cut only from your right to your left. Cutting on left side of the shield will
throw debris away from the operator.
Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
Allow engine to cool; secure unit be- fore 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.
Storeunitandfuelinareawhere fuelvaporscannotreachsparksor
openflamesfromwaterheaters, electricmotorsorswitches,fur-
naces,etc.
Storeunitsolinelimiterbladecan- notaccidentallycauseinjury.The
unitcanbehungbytheshaft.
Storeunitoutofreachofchildren.
SAFETYNOTICE:Exposuretovibra- tionsthroughprolongeduseofgaso- linepoweredhandtoolscouldcause bloodvesselornervedamageinthe
fingers,hands,andjointsofpeople pronetocirculationdisordersorab-
normalswellings.Prolongedusein
coldweatherhasbeenlinkedtoblood vesseldamageinotherwisehealthy
people.Ifsymptomsoccursuchas numbness,pain,lossofstrength, changeinskincolorortexture,orloss
offeelinginthefingers,hands,or joints,discontinuetheuseofthistool
andseekmedicalattention.Ananti- vibrationsystemdoesnotguarantee
theavoidanceoftheseproblems.
Userswhooperatepowertoolsona
continualandregularbasismustmon-
itorcloselytheirphysicalconditionand
theconditionofthistool. SPECIALNOTICE:Thisunitis equippedwithatemperaturelimiting
mufflerandsparkarrestingscreen
whichmeetstherequirementsofCali-
forniaCodes4442and4443.AllU.S. forestlandandthestatesofCalifornia,
Idaho,Maine,Minnesota,NewJersey, Oregon,andWashingtonrequireby
lawthatmanyinternalcombustionen-
ginesbeequippedwithasparkarrest-
ingscreen.Ifyouoperateinalocale
wheresuchregulationsexist,youare
legallyresponsibleformaintainingthe
operatingconditionoftheseparts.
Failuretodosoisaviolationofthe law.Fornormalhomeowneruse,the
mufflerandsparkarrestingscreenwill notrequireanyservice.After50hours
ofuse,werecommendthatyourmuf- flerbeservicedorreplacedbyyour
SearsServiceCentre.
CARTONCONTENTS Checkcartoncontentsagainstthefol-
lowinglist. ModelC944.514361
Trimmer
Shield
WingNut(screwedontoshield)
ContainerofOil
Examinepartsfordamage.Donot
usedamagedparts.
NOTE:Ifyouneedassistanceorfind
partsmissingordamaged,contact yourSearsServiceCentre.
Itisnormalforthefuelfiltertorattlein
theemptyfueltank.
Findingfueloroilresidueonmuffleris
normalduetocarburetoradjustments andtestingdonebythemanufacturer.
ASSEMBLY
,_WARNING: If received as- sembled, repeat all steps to ensure
your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE _I, WARNING: When adjusting the
assist handle, be sure it remains above the safety label and below the
mark or arrow on the shaft.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an upright position; retighten wing nut.
ATTACHING SHIELD
_&WARNING: The shield must be
properly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown
objects to the operator and others and
is equipped with a line limiter blade
which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on under-
side of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OP-
ERATIONsection.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3= Pivot shield until bolt passes
through hole in bracket.
4= Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Shield /
___ Bracket
v _- Line Limiter _ ) Wing
PIVOT Blade [_
Slot
Nut
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Muffler
Trimmer
Head Shield
,/
Line Limiter Blade
Assist Handle
Shaft or Arrow
Safety Label
Shaft Mark
Bulb
Starter Handle
Throttle Trigger
Choke Lever
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
STOP SWITCH The STOP switch is used to stop the en-
gine. To stop the engine, push and hold the switch in the STOP position until the engine stops.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the carburetor and fuel lines and fills
them with fuel. This allows you to start the engine with fewer pulls on the
starter rope. Activate the primer bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return
to its original form.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
_WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules
before you begin. Ifyou do not understand the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Contact your
Sears Service Centre.
FUELING ENGINE
A(_WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil.
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine to aid in cold starting. Activate
the choke by moving the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position. After the en-
gine attempts to start, move the choke
lever to the HALF CHOKE position. Once
engine has started, move the choke le- ver to the RUN position.
We recommend Craftsman brand synthetic oil. Mix gasoline and oil at a
ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1
gallon (4 litres) of unleaded gasoline.
Included with this trimmer isa 3.2
ounce (95 ml) container of oil. Pour the entire contents of this container into 1
gallon (4 litres) of gasoline to achieve the proper fuel mixture. DO NOT USE
automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When
mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on container. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container momentarily to assure
that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
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