Craftsman 944.514610 User Manual
Instruction Manual
PRUNER ATTACHMENT
Model No.
C944.514610
WARNING;
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
A
545001437 1/17/05
Instructions before first use of this product.
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario MSB 2B8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Statement
Identification of Symbols
Safety Rules
Assembly
Operation
2 Maintenance 1
2 Service & Adjustments 13
2 Storage 14
7 Parts List Center Section
9 Parts and Ordering Back Cover
WARRANTY STATEMENT
LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® PRUNER
ATTACHMENT
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 Pruner 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 Pruner Attachment to the nearest Sears
Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only white 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 ¡imitations on how long an
implied warranty will last, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario MSB 2B8
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
DANGER! This pruner can
be dangerous! Careless or im
proper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the pruner.
Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.
DANGER! Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head
protection when operating this unit. Do not stand beneath branch being
cut.
SAFETY RULES
a WARNING; When using an
electric pruner or any other electric
gardening appliance, basic safety pre
cautions must always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions.
^WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it
cannot contact spark plug {or discon
nect powerhead from power source) to
prevent accidental starting when setting
up, transporting, adjusting or making re
pairs except carburetor adjustments.
Because a pruner is a high-speed
wood-cutting tool, special safety precau
tions must be observed to reduce the
risk of accidents. Careless or improper
use of this tool can cause serious or
even fatal injury.
PLAN AHEAD
• Read this manual carefully until you
completely understand and can follow
all safety rules, precautions, and oper
ating instructions before attempting to
use the unit.
• Restrict the use of your pruner to
adult users who understand and can
follow safety rules, precautions, and
operating instructions found on the
unit and in this manual.
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
Wear protective gear. Always use
steel-toed safety footwear with non
slip soles; snug-fitting clothing; heavy,
long pants, and long sleeves; heavyduty, non-slip gloves; eye protection
such as non-fogging, vented goggles
or face screen; an approved safety
hard hat; and sound barriers (ear
plugs or mufflers) to protect your hear
ing. Regular users should have hear
ing checked regularly as engine noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair
above shoulder length. Secure or re
move loose clothing and jewelry or
clothing with loosely hanging ties,
straps, tassels, etc.
Hearing
Protectiot
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Hat
Eye
Protection
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Safety Chaps
Keep all parts of your body away
from the chain when the engine is
running.
Keep children, bystanders, and ani
mals a minimum of 50 feet (15 me
ters) away from the work area. Do
not allow other people or animals to
be near when starting or operating
the pruner.
HAZARD ZONE
A DANGER: Do not
use near electrical
wires or power lines.
Keep pruner at least
30 feet (10 meters)
away from all power
lines.
• Do not handle or operate a pruner
when you are fatigued, ill, or upset,
or if you have taken alcohol, drugs,
or medication. You must be In good
physical condition and mentally
alert. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous
work, check with doctor before oper
ating a pruner.
• Carefully plan your pruning operation
in advance. Do not start cutting until
you have a clear work area, secure
footing, and a planned retreat path.
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 spiliing 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 fue! 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 eiectrical 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 polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the oth
er); if so, it will require the use of a po
larized extension cord. The appliance
plug will fit into a polarized extension
cord only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully into the extension cord, re
verse the plug. If the plug still does
not fit, obtain a correct polarized ex
tension cord. A polarized extension
cord will require the use of a polarized
wall outlet. This plug will fit into the po
larized wall outlet only one way. If plug
does not fit fully into the wall outlet,
reverse the plug. If it stiil 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 appliances
having electrical rating not less than
the rating of unit. Cord must be
marked with suffix “W-A” (in Canada
‘W’). Make sure your extension cord
is in good condition. Inspect extension
cord before use and replace if dam
aged. Do not use a damaged cord.
Cord insulation must be intact with no
cracks or deterioration. Plug connec
tors must be undamaged. The exten
sion cord used to reach the power
source must be heavy enough to
carry current from the power source
the full length of the extension cord to
the unit. An undersized extension
cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and over
heating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The lower the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
Do not use multiple cords.
Do not abuse cord. Never carry the
unit by the extension cord or yank
extension cord to disconnect unit. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not use cord as a handle, close a
door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not ex
pose cords to heat, oil, or water.
• Keep the extension cord clear of op
erator and obstacles at all times.
• Tie cord to cord retainer and con
nect to recessed plug as shown in
this manual to prevent damage to
unit and/or extension cord and to re
duce the possibility of the extension
cord disconnecting from the unit dur
ing operation.
• Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect
the insulation and connectors on the
powerhead and extension cord before
each use. If there is any damage, do
not use until damage is repaired by
your authorized service dealer.
• Do not use the powerhead if the
switch does not turn the unit on and
off properly. Have the unit repaired
by your authorized service dealer.
• Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If powerhead is not working as
it should, has been dropped, dam
aged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to your authorized ser
vice dealer for repair.
• Avoid unintentional starting of the
unit. Never carry unit with your finger
on the switch. Be sure the switch is
in the OFF position and never touch
the switch when connecting exten
sion cord.
• Unplug the unit from the power
source when not in use, before servic
ing, and when changing accessories
and/or attachments.
• Avoid any body contact with any
grounded conductor, such as metal
fences, or pipes, to avoid the possi
bility of electric shock.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) protection should be pro
vided on the circuit or outlet to be
used for the powerhead. Recep
tacles are available having built-in
GFCi protection and may be used
for this measure of safety.
UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING; Disconnect power-
head spark plug (or disconnect powerhead from power source) before per
forming maintenance.
• Inspect entire unit before each use.
Replace damaged parts. Check for
fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are
in place and securely fastened.
• Maintain unit according to recom
mended procedures.
• Use only recommended CraftsmanCS)
parts and accessories.
• Be sure chain stops moving when
engine idles {see CARBURETOR AD
JUSTMENT section of powerhead
manual).
• Keep others away when making car
buretor adjustments.
• Never start the unit with the clutch
housing removed. The clutch can fly
off and cause serious injury.
• Keep the handles driy, clean, and free
of oil or fuel mixture.
• Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and
fasteners securely tightened.
• Have all maintenance and service not
explained in this manual performed by
a Sears Service Center.
OPERATE YOUR PRUNER SAFELY
• Do not operate a pruner with one
hand. Serious injury to the operator,
helpers, bystanders or any combina
tion of these persons may result
from one-handed operation. A prun
er is intended for two-handed use.
• Operate the pruner only in a well-ven
tilated outdoor area.
• Do not operate pruner from a ladder
or in a tree.
• Do not use a pruner to cut down trees
or any portion of the tree trunk.
• Only use for pruning limbs or
branches overhead not greater than 4
inches (10 cm) in diameter.
• Never stand under the limb you are
pruning. Always position yourself out
of the path of falling debris.
• Do not cut small brush and saplings
with the pruner. Slender matter may
catch in the chain and be whipped to
ward you, pulling you off balance.
• Make sure the chain will not make
contact with any object while starting
the engine. Never try to start the unit
when the guide bar is in a cut.
• Do not put pressure on the pruner at
the end of the cut. Applying pressure
can cause you to lose control when
the cut is completed.
• Do not run the unit at high speed
when not pruning.
• If you strike or become entangled with
a foreign object, stop the engine im
mediately and check for damage.
Have any damage repaired by a
Sears Service Center before attempt
ing further operations.
• Do not operate a pruner that is dam
aged, improperly adjusted, or not
completely and securely assembled.
Always replace bar and chain immedi
ately if it becomes damaged, broken
or is otherwise removed.
• Always stop the unit when work is
delayed or when walking from one
cutting location to another. Stop the
engine before setting the unit down.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Use only for jobs explained in this
manual.
KICKBACK
idk WARNING: Avoid kickback
which can result in serious injury.
Kickback is the backward, upward or
sudden forward motion of the guide
bar occurring when the chain near the
upper tip of the guide bar contacts any
object such as a log or branch, or
when the wood doses in and pinches
the chain in the cut. Contacting a for
eign object in the wood can aiso result
in loss of control.
• Rotational Kickback can occur when
the moving chain contacts an object
at the upper tip of the guide bar. This
contact can cause the chain to dig
into the object, which stops the chain
for an instant. The result is a lightning
fast, reverse reaction which kicks the
guide bar up and back toward the op
erator.
• Pinch-Kickback can occur when
the wood closes in and pinches the
moving chain in the cut along the
top of the guide bar and the chain is
suddenly stopped. This sudden
stopping of the chain results in a re
versal of the chain force used to cut
wood and causes the pruner to
move in the opposite direction of the
chain rotation. The pruner is driven
straight back toward the operator.
• Pull-In can occur when the moving
chain contacts a foreign object in the
wood in the cut along the bottom of
the guide bar and the chain is sud
denly stopped. This sudden stopping
pulls the pruner forward and away
from the operator and couid easily
cause the operator to lose control of
the pruner.
REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK
• Recognize that kickback can hap
pen. With a basic understanding of
kickback, you can reduce the ele
ment of surprise which contributes to
accidents.
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