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
• Operation
• 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
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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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