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Operator’s Manual
4-Cycle
®
WEEDWACKER GAS TRIMMER
Model No. 316.791990
� SAFETY
� ASSEMBLY
� OPERATION
� MAINTENANCE
� PARTS LIST
� ESPAÑOL, P. 15
CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manual and
follow all safety rules and
operating instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.sears.com/craftsman
P/N 769-03874 2/08
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by WARNING themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUS
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION � Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose � If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing above shoulder level. damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts. � The cutting attachment shield must always be in place while � Stop and switch the engine to off for maintenance, repair
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WARRANTY STATEMENT CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL FULL WARRANTY If this Craftsman Professional product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within three years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Parts and Repair Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). This warranty applies for only one year if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty covers ONLY defects
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OIL & FUEL INFORMATION 2. Adjust by lifting slightly on ADDING OIL TO CRANKCASE: INITIAL USE the rear of the lower clip, NOTE: This unit is shipped without oil. In order to avoid damage to push or pull the loose end the unit, put oil in the crankcase before you attempt to start Support of the strap length to fit the unit. Clip the operator’s size and Your unit is supplied with one 3.04 fluid oz. (90 ml.) bottle of SAE 30 comfort. (Fig. 3). SF, SG, SH oil (Fig. 6). 3. Attach
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OIL & FUEL INFORMATION STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Using Fuel Additives 3. Fully press and Choke Lever Primer Bulb release the primer Gasoline is extremely flammable. Ignited WARNING: bulb 10 times, slowly. vapors may explode. Always stop the engine and allow it Some amount of fuel to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while should be visible in filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a distance the primer bulb and from the area. fuel lines (Fig. 11). If you can’t see fu
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS LINE REPLACEMENT � For best trimming results, operate unit at full throttle. Always use Craftsman Hassle-Free™ XTRA QUIET Spiral Line. Choose the line size best suited for the job at hand. Red colored line � Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground. is designed for cutting grass and small weeds. Black colored line is � Do not force the cutting attachment. Allow the tip of the line to do designed for
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MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL 1. Open the air filter cover by Air Filter Cover unscrewing the air filter WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn screw (Fig. 22). your unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it. 2. Remove the air filter (Fig. 25). Air Filter The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the 3. Wash the filter in detergent Screw crankcase cannot be overemphasized. Check oil before each use: and water
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MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 3. If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine idles, turn the 8. If the clearance is not Exhaust Rocker Arm Adjusting idle speed screw counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn at a time (as within specification: Feeler needed), to reduce idle speed. Nut Gauge a. Turn the adjusting nut using Checking the fuel, cleaning the air filter, and adjusting the idle speed a 5/16 inch (8 mm) wrench should solve most engine problems. If not and all of the following or nut driv
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MAINTENANCE & REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING 2. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls. This ensures that all gasoline has been drained from the carburetor. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always 3. Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug and put 5 turn the unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or drops of high quality motor oil into the cylinder. Pull the starter service it. rope slowly to distribute the oil. Reinstall the spark plug. Use a small brush to
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MANAGE MY HOME INFORMATION NEED MORE HELP? You’ll find the answer and more on managemyhome.com – for free! Find this and all your other product manuals online. Get answers from our team of home experts. Get a personalized maintenance plan for your home. Find information and tools to help with home projects. brought to you by Sears SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE* Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS ® Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman Professional product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That’s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. Here is what the Repair Protection Plan Agreement includes: Expert service by our 10,000 professional repair specialists Unlimited service and no charge for parts and l
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CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board and Sears, Roebuck and Co. ( Sears) is pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system’s warranty on your 2007 model year and later small off-road (equipment type) engine. In California, new equipment that use small off-engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards Sears must warrant the evaporative emissi
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Manual del Operador 4 Ciclos ® WEEDWACKER RECORTADOR de GASOLINA Modélo No. 316.791990 � SEGURIDAD � MONTAJE � FUNCIONAMIENTO � MANTENIMIENTO � LISTADO DE PIEZAS PRECAUCION: Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visite nuestro sitio web: www.sears.com/craftsman P/N 769-03874 2/08
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NORMAS PARA UNA OPERACION SEGURA Toda la información, las ilustraciones y las especificaciones contenidas en PROPOSICIÓN 65 DE CALIFORNIA este manual se basan en la información más reciente disponible en el momento de impresión del manual. Nos reservamos el derecho de hacer ADVERTENCIA cambios en cualquier momento sin aviso previo. Los símbolos de seguridad se utilizan para llamar su atención sobre LAS EMISIONES DEL MOTOR DE ESTE PRODUCTO CONTIENEN posibles peligros. Los símbolos de seguridad y
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NORMAS PARA UNA OPERACION SEGURA � Use pantalones largos y gruesos, botas, guantes y camisa de manga � Si golpea o se enreda con algún objeto extraño, apague el motor larga. No use ropa holgada, alhajas, pantalones cortos, sandalias ni de inmediato y verifique si hay daños. Repare todos los daños esté descalzo. Sostenga el cabello sobre el nivel de los hombros. antes de volver a intentar operar la unidad. No opere la unidad si tiene piezas flojas o dañadas. � La protección accesoria de corte de
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GARANTÍA GARANTÍA TOTAL PROFESIONAL DE CRAFTSMAN Si este producto de Craftsman Professional falla debido a un defecto en el material o en la mano de obra dentro de un período de tres años a partir de la fecha de compra, devuélvalo a cualquier tienda o Centro de Servicio de Piezas y Reparaciones Sears u otro establecimiento de Craftsman en los Estados Unidos para que sea reparado sin costo alguno (o ser reemplazado si resulta imposible repararlo). Esta garantía se aplica solamente durante un a
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INSTRUCCIONES DE ENSAMBLE INFORMACION DEL ACEITE Y DEL COMBUSTIBLE INSTALE LA CORREA DE 2. Coloque la unidad sobre LOS HOMBROS una superficie plana. 1. Póngase el arnés bien 3. Saque el tapón de aceite utilizando la presilla o del cigüeñal (Fig. 8). Nivel de sobre la cabeza y sobre el llenado 4. Vierta todo el contenido hombro. (Fig. 2). de la botella de aceite en 2. Ajústela levantándola el cigüeñal (Fig. 8). Boquilla del ligeramente en la parte NOTA: No agregue nunca embudo posterior de la p
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INFORMACION DEL ACEITE Y DEL COMBUSTIBLE INSTRUCCIONES DE ARRANQUE Y APAGADO CARGA DE COMBUSTIBLE EN LA UNIDAD 9. Mantenga oprimido el Posición de regulador y deje que Arranque WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from el motor se caliente fuel spray. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap durante 15 a 30 securely in place. segundos. 1. Saque la tapa de la 10. Coloque la palanca inyector del envase del gas gasolina (Fig. 9). del obturador en Posición 3 (Fig. 11) la 2. Coloque el
