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Operator's Manual
25cc/1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle
17 Inch Cutting Path / 0.095 Inch Line
GASOLINE WEEDWAOKER ®
Model No.
• Safety ._
• Assembly
Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
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WARNING:
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 _Hoo_s listed are Central Time)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S
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Warranty Statement 2 Storage 17 Identification of Symbols 2 Troubleshooting Table 18 Safety Rules 3 Emissions Statement 19 Assembly 8 Operation 10 Parts List 21 Maintenance 14 Spanish 23 Service & Adjustments 15 Parts and Ordering Back Cover ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ® GAS WEEDWACKER ® When used and maintained according to the operator's manual, if this product fails due to a defect in material orworkmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Sears
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If situations occur which are not cov- 4_WARNING: When using gar- ered in this manual, use care and dening appliances, basic safety pre- good judgment. If you need assis- cautions must always be followed to tance, contact your Sears Service reduce the risk of fire and serious Center or call 1-800-235-5878. injury. Read and follow all instructions. OPERATOR SAFETY This power unit can be dangerous! Op- • Dress properly. Always wear safety erator is responsible for following glasses or similar eye
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UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE • Stop the unit before carrying. _,WARNING: Stop unit and dis- • Allow engine to cool before storing connect the spark plug before per- or transporting in vehicle. forming maintenance (except carbure- • Empty the fuel tank before storing or tor adjustments). transporting the unit. Use up fuel left • Look for and replace damaged or in the carburetor by starting the en- loose parts before each use. Look for gine and letting it run until it stops.
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LINE TRIMMER SAFETY • Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken or dam- WARNING: Inspect the area to aged in any other way. Replace be trimmed before each use. Remove parts that are cracked, chipped, or objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, damaged before using the unit. wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or • Do not attempt to remove cut materi- become entangled in line. Hard ob- al nor hold material to be cut when jects can damage the trimmer head the engine is running or when cu
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• Never use forspreading chemicals, • Install required shield properly be- fertilizers, orother substances which fore using the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal blade use. may contain toxic materials. • Toavoid spreading fire,donotuse _,WARNING: Only use brushcut- near leaf orbrush fires, fireplaces, ter attachments that provide a metal barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc. shield with protruding nose. BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY '_DANGER: Blade can thrust vio- Prlotruding lently away from material it do
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move any build-up= Oilthetines to tating chain can cause injury while it prevent rust. continues to move after the engine is • Always wear gloves when servicing stopped. Maintain proper control of the unit until the blade/chain has completely orcleaning thetines. The tines be- come very sharp from use. stopped moving. Keep hands, face and feet at a distance from all moving parts. • Donotrun unit athigh speed unless Do not attempt to touch or stop the cultivating. HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY blade or ch
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SNOW THROWER SAFETY • Make sure the rotor will spin freely before attaching the snowthrower to _WARNING: Keep hands and the powerhead. feet away from the rotor when starting • If the rotor will not rotate freely due or running the engine. Never attempt to frozen ice, thaw the unit thorough- to clear the rotor with the engine/motor ly before attempting to operate running. Stop engine and disconnect under power. spark plug before unclogging snow or • Keep the rotor clear of debris. debris from dis
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For optional attachments, see the AS- Coupler SEMBLY section of the applicable at- tachment operator's manual. ATTACHING SHIELD Shipping protector _WARNING: The shield must be properly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others and Knob TIGHTEN is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length. The line limiter blade (on under- 2. Remove shipping protector from side of shield) is sharp and can cut y
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KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THiS OPERATOR'S 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. _4uffler Assist Handle Coupler Trimmer Shaft Head _ Throttle Trigger _ _,_j_ Primer Bulb __. Shield / Line Limiter Start Blade Lever ON/OFF Switch Starter Handle START LEVER ON/OFF SWITCH The ON/OFF switch is located on the The START LEVER helps
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damage. When mixing fuel, follow Primer Bulb instructions printed oncontainer. Once oilisadded togasoline, shake container momentarily toassure that the fuel isthoroughly mixed. Always read and follow thesafety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit. IMPORTANT Experience indicates thatalcohol blended fuels (called gasohol orusing ethanol ormethanol) can attract mois- Start ture which leads toseparation and Lever formation ofacids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuelsys- tem of
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3. Push the attachment into the cou- edly while squeezing throttle trigger until engine starts and runs. This pler until the locking/release button could require pulling thestarter handle snaps into the primary hole. many times, depending onhow badly 4. Before using the unit, tighten the theunit isflooded. Iftheunit still knob securely by turning clock- wise= doesn't start, refer totheTROUBLE- SHOOTING TABLE orcall Coupler Primary Hole 1-800-235-5878. Guide Recess CRAFTSMAN ® CONVERTIBLE TM FEAT
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4_WARNING: Always wear eye _I=WARNING: Use only 0.095 inch protection. Always use hearing protec- (2.4 ram) diameter line. Other sizes of tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. line will not advance properly and will Rocks or debris can ricochet or be result in improper cutting head func- thrown into eyes and face and cause tion or can cause serious injury. Do blindness or other serious injury. not use other materials such as wire, When operating unit, stand as shown string, rope, etc. Wire can
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MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for Trimming mowing in places conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the line parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the ground as this can scalp the ground and damage the tool. Mowing 3 inches (8 cm above ground SCALPING - The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation down to the ground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Al- SWEEPING - The fanning action of th
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CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR Button Air Filter WORN PARTS Contact Sears Service Center for re- placement of damaged or worn parts. • ON/OFF Switch - Ensure ON/OFF switch functions properly by moving the switch to the OFF position. Make sure engine stops; then restart en- gine and continue. Air Filter Cover • Fuel Tank - Discontinue use of unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks. • Debris Shield - Discontinue use of INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN unit if debris shield is damaged. INS
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6. Bend the line at the midpoint and tachment will be spinning during most of insert the bend into the slot in the this procedure. Wear your protective center rim of the spool. Ensure line equipment and observe all safety pre- snaps into position in the slot. cautions. After making adjustments, the trimmer head or any optional attach- ment must not move/spin at idle speed. The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the fol- lowing cond
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Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alter- dlt_WARNING: Perform thefollow- native in minimizing the formation of ingsteps after each use: fuel gum deposits during storage. Add • Allow engine tocool before storing stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel ortransporting. tank or fuel storage container. Follow • Store unit and fuel inawell venti- the mix instructions found on stabilizer lated area where fuel vapors cannot container. Run engine at least 3 min- reach sparks oropen flames from utes after a
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE _, WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating. TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. ON/OFF switch in 1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON. Engine will not start. OFF position. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Spark plug not firing. 3. install new spark plug. 4. Fuei not reaching 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. carburetor. Check for kinked or
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND If you have any questions regarding OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environ- your warranty rights and responsibili- mental Protection Agency/California ties, you should contact your nearest authorized service center or call Sears Air Resources Board and Sears, Roe- at 1-800-469-4663. WARRANTY buck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased to COMMENCEMENT DATE: The war- explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2005 and later ranty period begins on the date the small off-road e
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WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SER- EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY VICE: Warranty services or repairs PARTS LIST: Carburetor, Ignition Sys- shall be provided at all Sears Service tem: Spark Plug (covered up to main- Centers. Call 1-800-469-4663. tenance schedule), Ignition Module, MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT Muffler including catalyst. MAINTE- AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RE- NANCE STATEMENT: The owner is LATED PARTS: Any Sears approved responsible for the performance of all replacement part used in the perfor- requir
