Craftsman C944.511573 User Manual
Instruction Manual
LAWN EDGER ATTACHMENT
Model No.
C944.511573
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
WARNING;
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
A
545001422 2/14/05
Instructions before first use of this product.
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario MSB 2B8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Statement 2 Maintenance 9
Identification of Symbols 2 Service & Adjustments 10
Safety Rules 2 Storage 10
Assembly 6 Parts List Center Section
Operation 7 Parts and Ordering Back Cover
WARRANTY STATEMENT
LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® LAWN EDGER
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 Lawn Edger 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 Lawn Edger Attachment to the nearest
Sears Service Cenfre/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 M5B 2B8
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
DANGER! This lawn edger
can be dangerous! Careless or
improper use can cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protection and head protection.
SAFETY RULES
a WARNING; When using garden
ing appliances, basic safety precau
tions must always be followed to re
duce the risk of fire and serious injury.
Read and follow all instructions.
This power unit can be dangerous!
Operator is responsible for following
instructions and warnings on unit and
in manual. Read entire instruction
manual before using unit! Be thor
oughly 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
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the lawn edger.
instructions and warnings on the unit
and in the manual. Never allow chil
dren to operate this unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
OPERATOR SAFETY
DANGER: RISK OF CUT keep
HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE
AND CUTTING AREA. Do not attempt
to clear away cut material or hold ma
terial to be cut when the blade is in
motion. Make sure powerhead is
stopped and spark plug wire is discon
nected (or powerhead is disconnected
from power source) when removing
jammed material from the cutting
blade. Do not grab or hold attachment
by the cutting blade.
• Dress properly. Always wear safety
glasses or similar eye protection when
operating, or performing maintenance
on your unit (safety glasses are avail
able). Eye protection 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,
• Always wear foot protection. Do not
go barefoot or wear sandals.
• 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 protect
you from debris and pieces of toxic
plants thrown by spinning blade.
• Stay alert. Do not operate when you
are tired, ill, upset, or under the influ
ence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Watch what you are doing; use com
mon 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.
• Only operate unit with handlebar
installed.
• Keep hands and feet away from cut
ting area.
• Never direct discharge of material to
ward bystanders nor allow anyone
near the area of operation. Use care
in directing discharge to avoid glass
enclosures, automobiles, and the like.
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 spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all
fuel spills before starting the powerhead,
• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
from fueling site before starting powerhead engine.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before
removing fuel 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 electrical 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 unventiiated areas or
where dust or explosive vapors can
build up.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
the powerhead may have a polar
ized plug (one blade is wider than
the other); if so, it will require the use
of a polarized extension cord. The
appliance plug will fit into a polarized
extension cord only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully into the exten
sion cord, reverse the plug, if the
plug still does not fit, obtain a correct
polarized extension cord, A polar
ized extension cord will require the
use of a polarized wall outlet. This
plug will fit into the polarized wall
outlet only one way. if plug does not
fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still 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 ap
pliances having electrical rating not
less than the rating of unit. Cord
must be marked with suffix “W-A” (in
Canada “W”). Make sure your exten
sion cord is in good condition. In
spect extension cord before use and
replace if damaged. Do not use a
damaged cord. Cord insulation must
be intact with no cracks or deteriora
tion. Plug connectors must be un
damaged. The extension cord used
to reach the power source must be
heavy enough to carry current from
the power source the full length of the
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