Craftsman C944.511590 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

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BRUSHCUTXER ^"yT^VCHMENT

Model No.

C944.511590

DANGER: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating

Instructions before first use of this product.

For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon.-Sat, or 10 am-7 pm, Sun.

1-800-235-5878 (Hours listed are Central Time)

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario MSB 2B8

530086421 4/2/01

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly 5 Parts List Operation 7 French

Maintenance 9

Service & Adjustments 10

Storage

Parts and Ordering

Back Cover

WARRANTY STATEMENT

LiWIiTED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® BRUSHCUTTER

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 Brushcutter 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 Brushcutter Attachment 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 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

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using garden

ing appliances, basic safety precau tions should always be followed to re

duce the risk of fire and serious injury.

Read and follow all instructions. Fail ure to do so can result in serious injury.

4^ DANGER: This power tool can be

dangerous! This unit can cause seri ous injury including amputation or blindness to the operator and others. The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to pro vide reasonable safety and efficiency in using the unit- The operator is re sponsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit- Read the entire Operator’s

Manual before assembling and using the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to

persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never al low children to operate this unit.

OPERATORS MANUAL

SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE UNIT

DANGER: Never use flailing de

vices.

12 13

A DANGER: Bîade can thrust vio

lently away from material it does not cut. Blade thrust can cause amputa tion of arms or legs. Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.

WARNING: Blade can throw ob

jects violently. You can be blinded or

injured. Wear eye and leg protection.

ALWAYS WEAR

Eye Protection

Leg

Guards

Boots

A WARNING: Hazard zone for

thrown objects. Blade can throw ob

jects violently. Others can be blinded

or injured. Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 meters) away.

OPERATOR SAFETY

• Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, or performing main tenance on your unit (safety glasses are available). 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. Wearing safety leg guards is recommended.

• Always wear foot protection. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.

• Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and jewelry or clothing with ioosely hang ing 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 blade.

• Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under influ ence of alcohol, drugs, or medica tion. Watch what you are doing; use common sense.

• Wear hearing protection.

• Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

• Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted shoulder strap when using brushcutter attachment (see ASSEMBLY).

UNIT/MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING; The blade continues

to spin after throttle is released or en gine is turned off. The coasting blade can throw objects or seriously cut you if accidentally touched. Stop the blade by contacting the left hand side of coasting blade with material already cut.

A WARNING: Disconnect power-

head spark plug before performing maintenance.

• Look for and replace damaged or loose parts before each use. Look for and repair fuel leaks before use.

Keep unit in good working condition.

• Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or dam aged In any other way. Replace any parts that are cracked, chipped, bro ken, or damaged in any other way before using the unit.

• Maintain the unit according to recom mended procedures. Keep the blade sharp. Never use flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc.

• Use only specified blade; make sure it is properly installed and securely fastened.

• Never start engine with clutch shroud removed. The clutch can fly off and cause serious injury.

• Be sure blade stops turning when engine idles.

• Make carburetor adjustments with the lower end supported to prevent the blade from contacting any object. Hold the unit by hand; do not use the shoulder strap for support.

• 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 or while using the unit.

• Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting engine.

• Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine.

• Stop engine and allow it to cool be fore removing fuel cap.

• Remove fuel cap slowly.

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to

be cut before each use. Remove ob

jects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire,

string, etc.) which can be thrown or be come entangled in the blade.

• Keep others including children, ani mals, bystanders, and helpers at least 50 feet (15 meters) away. Stop the engine immediately if you are ap proached.

• Always keep engine on the righthand side of your body.

• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.

• Keep blade below waist level.

• Do not raise powerhead engine above your waist.

• Keep all parts of your body away from blade and muffler.

• Cut from your right to your left.

• Use only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Stop the powerhead engine before carrying unit.

• Keep muffler away from your body,

• Allow engine to cool and secure unit before storing or transporting it in a 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.

• Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

• Store unit so the blade cannot acci dentally cause injury.

• Store unit indoors, out of reach of children.

If situations occur which are not cov ered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assis tance, call 1-800-235-5878-

SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra tions through prolonged use of gaso line powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the Angers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnor mal swellings. 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 of feeling in the fingers, hands, or

joints, discontinue the use of this tool

and seek medical attention. An anti vibration system does not guarantee

the avoidance of these problems. Us

ers who operate power tools on a con

tinual and regular basis must monitor

closely their physical condition and the condition of this tool.

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