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Operator's Manual
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WEEDWACKER® GAS TRIMMER
Model No. 316.791940
INCREDI.PULL TM
RNGEL/EVABLS STARTING E A S E
with MAXFIRE@IGNITION _
CAUTION: Before using
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this product, read this
* ASSEMBLY
manual and follow all
o OPERATION
" MAINTENANCE
safety rules and operating
instructions.
PARTS LIST
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.sears.corn/craftsman
769-03539
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALiFORNiA TO
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• Usetheunitonlyindaylight orgood artificial light. • Use onlyreplacement parts oraccessories recommended for this tool that are distributed by Sears or a Craftsman outlet. Avoid accidental starting. Beinthestarting position whenever pulling thestarter rope. Theoperator andunit Use of any replacement parts or accessories purchased mustbeinastable position whilestarting. Refer to elsewhere may be hazardous, and will also void your warranty. Starting/Stopping Instructions. Keep unit clean of veget
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CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY IfthisCraftsman product failsduetoadefect inmaterial orworkmanship within twoyears fromthedateofpurchase, return ittoany Sears store, Parts andRepair Service Center, orother Craftsman outlet intheUnited States forfreerepair (orreplacement ifrepair proves impossible). This warranty applies foronly90days ifthisproduct isever used forcommercial orrental purposes. Thiswarranty covers ONLY defects inmateral andworkmanship. Sears willNOTpayfor: • Expendable items which canwearo
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INSTALMNG AND ADJUSTING THE D=HANDLE OilFillPlug Muffler Spark Plug To Install 1. Place the D-handle down on to the shaft housing and the bottom clamp so that the handle slants toward the shaft grip (Fig. 1). Place handle and clamp a minimum of 6 inches from the end of the shaft grip. Shaft Grip Fuel Cap On/Off Stop Control (4) Screws Cold Starting Control Shaft ! Lever Housing Starter D-Handle Rope Shaft Grip Grip Twist & Edge Minimum 6 and Craftsman ConvertibleTM Throttle (15.24 crn) Coupler C
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WARNING: OVERFILLING OILCRANKCASE MAY Using Blended Fuels CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Check and If you choose to use a blended fuel, or its use is unavoidable, maintain theproper oillevel inthecrank case; itis follow recommended precautions: important andcannot beoveremphasized. Check • Always use fresh unleaded gasoline theoilbefore each useandchange itasneeded. • Use a gas stabilizer fuel additive See Changing the Oil. • Drain tank and run the engine dry before storing unit RECOMMENDED OiL
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Primer Bulb ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust Cold Weather !_ ARNING: Operate thisunitonlyinawell- fumes canbelethal inaconfined area. WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure youareinthestarting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 8).Toavoid serious injury, the operator andunitmust beinastable position while starting. STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1, Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking the Oil Level. 2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasol
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NOTE: Do not rest the Hassle-Free TM Cutting Head on the ground while the unit is running. bodyprotection toreduce theriskofinjury when [_b IWARNING: Always wear eye,hearing, footand operating thisunit. Some line breakage will occur from: Entanglement with foreign matter HOLDING THE TRIMMER Normal line fatigue Before operating theunit,stand in theoperating position (Fig. 10). Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds Check forthefollowing: Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts •
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CRAFTSMAN CONVERTIBLE TM FEATURE attachment, read andunderstand themanual that CAUTION: These add-on attachments are to be ] came withtheattachment. Follow allsafety [_1 WARNING: Before youbegin using any information contained within. snapped into the primary hole only. Using the wrong | hole could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit. The coupler allows you to convert this unit for use with the damage totheunit,shut theunitoffbefore following add-on attachments: !_l WARNING: Toavoid se
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NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission WARNING: Toprevent serious injury, never control devices and system may be performed by a perform maintenance orrepairs withunit running. Sears or other qualified service dealer. IAlways service andrepair acoolunit. Disconnect the In order to assure peak performance of your engine, inspection 1 I spark pug w re to ensure that the unt cannot start. of the engine exhaust port may be necessary after 50 hours of MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE operation
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NOTE: If the unit is operated without the air filter, you will VOID the warranty. Back Plate Tabs 7. Reinstall the air filter cover. Position the slots on the top of the air filter cover onto the tabs at the top of the back plate (Fig. 27). Air 8. Swing the cover down until the tab \ \ on the air filter _ Locking Tab backplate snaps into place in the Fig. 27 Fig. 22 slot on the air AiR FILTER MAINTENANCE filter cover (Fig. 28). Air Filter Cover always turn the unit off and allow it to cool befor
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Adjust IdleSpeed Screw 5. Clean dirtfromaround the rocker arm cover. Remove the screw holding the rocker Rocker WARNING: The cutting attachment may spinduring arm cover with a large flat Arm idlespeed adjustments. Wear protective clothing and blade screwdriver or Torx T- Cover observe allsafety instructions toprevent serious personal injury. 25 bit (Fig. 31). Remove the rocker arm cover and gasket. If,afterchecking thefuelandcleaning theairfilter, theengine 6. Pull the starter rope slowly to Spa
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8. Iftheclearance isnotwithin specification: 3. Pull the the spark arrestor diverter out of the muffler. Remove the spark arrestor diverter. a.Turn theadjusting nutusing a5/16inch(8mm) wrench or nutdriver (Fig. 33). 4. Remove the spark arrestor screen from the spark arrestor diverter. • Toincrease clearance, turntheadjusting nut counterclockwise. 5. Clean the spark arrestor screen with a wire brush or replace it. Todecrease clearance, turntheadjusting nutclockwise. 6. Reinstall the spark arresto
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CAUSE ACTION Fillfueltank withnewfuel Empty fueltank Primer bulbwasn't pressed enough Press primer bulbfullyandslowly 10times Oldfuel Drain gastankandaddfresh fuel Fouled spark plug Replace thespark plug Plugged spark arrestor Clean orreplace spark arrestor CAUSE ACTION Airfilterisplugged Replace orclean theairfilter Oldfuel Drain gastankandaddfresh fuel Improper carburetor adjustment Adjust carburetor CAUSE ACTION Oldfuel Drain gastankandaddfresh fuel Improper carburetor adjustment Take toaSear
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CALiFORNiA / EPA EMiSSiON CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Sears Brands LLC (Sears)are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2007 and later small off-road engine. In California and the 49 states, new small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state's stringent anti-smog standards. Sears must warrant the emission control system on your
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CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board and Sears Brands LLC (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 emission cont
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Manual deJ Operador ® 4-Ciclos WEEDWACKER® RECORTADOR A GASOLINA Modelo No. 316.791940 INCREDI.PULL_/J-I M UNBELIEVABLE STARTING E A S E with MAXFIRE_flGNITION _ .' SEGURIDAD PRECAUCION: Antes de * MONTAJE utilizar este producto, lea . OPERACION este manual y siga todas ,, MANTENIMIENTO las reglas de seguridad y ,, LISTA DE PARTES las instrucciones de funcionamiento, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website" www.sears.com/craftsman 769-03539
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PARACHISPAS CAMFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING NOT.&: Para los usuarios en tierras forestales de los EE.UU. y en los estados de California, Maine, Oregon y Washington. Todos los terrenos forestales de los EE.UU. y el estado de California (C6digos de Recursos PQblicos 4442 y 4443), Oregon y Washington, requieren por decreto, que LAS EMISIONES DEL MOTOR DE ESTE PRODUCTO ciertos motores de combusti6n interna que se hagan funcionar CONTIENEN SUBSTANClAS QUIMICAS QUE EL en zonas boscosas y/o zonas cubi
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• Use la herramienta adecuada. No use esta unidad para ninguna original para esta unidad. Puede obtenerlos en su proveedor de tarea para la cual no ha sido diser_ada. servicio autorizado. El uso de piezas y accesorios que no son equipo origina; puede causar graves lesiones al operador o el da_o • No se estire demasiado. Mantenga siempre una posici6n y equilibrio de su unidad, y la cancelaci6n de su garantia. adecuados. o Mantenga la unidad libre de vegetaci6n y otros materiales. Pueden o Sosteng
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GARANTiA TOTAL 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 peffodo de tres a_os a partir de la fecha de compra, devuelvalo a cualquier tienda o Centro de Servicio de Piezas y Reparaciones Sears u otto establecimiento de Craftsman en los Estados Unidos para que sea reparado sin costo alguno (o set reemplazado si resulta imposible repararlo). Esta garantfa se aplica solamente durante 90 dias si este producto en
