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Instruction Manual
I CRAFTSMAN°I
BRUSHCU'I-FER A'I-FACHMENT
Model No.
O944.511591
NOT DESIGNED FOR USE
WITH ELECTRIC POWERHEADS
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
_ ANGER:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use of this product.
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
545001413 2/14/05
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Warranty Statement 2 Maintenance 10 Identification of Symbols 2 Service & Adjustments 10 Safety Rules 2 Storage 11 Assembly 5 Parts List Center Section Operation 7 Parts and Ordering Back Cover LIMITED 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 A
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bSIt°PeCb); stionnga ct ._ with cut matefi_l_ DANGER: Blade can thrust vio- lently away from material itdoes not OPERATOR SAFETY cut. Blade thrust can cause amputa- • Dress properly. Always wear safety tion ofarms orlegs. Keep people and glasses or similar eye protection animals 50feet(15 meters) away. 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
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ken, ordamaged inany other way • Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. before using theunit. • Maintain theunit according torecom- • Keep blade below waist level. mended procedures. Keep theblade • Do not raise powerhead engine above sharp. Never use flailing devices, your waist. wire, rope, string, etc. • Keep all parts of your body away from blade and muffler. • Use only specified blade; make sure itisproperly installed and securely • Cut from your left to your right. fastened. • Us
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CARTON CONTENTS 5. Before using the unit, tighten the Check carton contents against thefol- knob securely by turning clock- wise. lowing list. Model 0944.511591 Coupler Pnmary Hole • Brushcutter attachment "\ / Guide Recess • Handlebar • Handlebar mounting bracket for1" (2.5 cm) shaft • Handlebar mounting bracket for7/8" !er oe ino (2.2 cm) shaft • Bracket cover (2) SP_ff RBe_ttase AttL°_erent • Shoulder strap • Upper shoulder strap clamp £k • Lower shoulder strap clamp (with ,ram,WARNING: Make
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2. Position one ofthebracket covers 1, Place the upper shoulder strap under the upper shaft and align the clamp over the upper shaft above the handlebar. mounting bracket and thebracket cover screw holes. Insert two 2. Position the lower shoulder strap screws into the screw holes. clamp under the upper shaft and 3. Secure the mounting bracket by align the upper and lower clamp tightening thescrews with thehex screw holes (use spacer tabs be- wrench. tween upper and lower clamps if 4. Locate thed
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HARNESS ADJUSTMENT FOR BALANCE 30i 6 inches below 4 - 12 waist inches above ground KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiar- ize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Hanger j Blade Shield__ Blade BLADE BLADE SHIELD The BLADE is designed for cutting grass, The BLADE SHIELD provides protection weed
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Upper Shaft OPERATING POSITION ALWAYS WEAR: Coupler LOOSEN Lower \ Eye Protection Attachment Heavy, Lonc TIGHTEN Knob Boots 2= Press and hold the locking/release button. NOTE: This brushcutter attachment is not designed for use with electric pow- Locking/Release erheads. Button When operating unit with brushcutter attachment, clip shoulder strap onto upper shoulder strap clamp, stand as shown and check for the following: Lower Attachment • Wear eye protection and heavy clothing. 3= While securel
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• WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS • Keep blade below waist level. It will - Blade Thrust can occur without be easier to maintain control of unit. warning if the blade snags, stalls, or • Do not raise the engine above your binds. This is more likely to occur in waist as the blade can come danger- areas where it is difficult to see the ously close to your body. material being cut. By using the unit • Do not swing the unit with such force properly, the occurrence of blade that you are in danger of losing
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _l WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire before performing maintenance. WHEN TO PERFORM CARE AND MAINTENANCE TASK Before each use Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use Check for damaged or worn parts After each use Inspect and clean unit and decals Check or replace blade Every 5 hours of operation GENERAL RECOMMEN DATIONS BLADE MAINTENANCE The warranty on this attachment does ,_ WARNING: The blade will contin- not cover items that have been s
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4, Remove both washers and the 6. Place the cupped washer onto the blade from the blade shaft. Leave shaft. Make sure the cupped side of the washer is toward the blade. the dust cup on the gearbox. 5. Install new blade and retaining 7. Install blade nut by threading onto washer onto the threaded shaft ex- the shaft counterclockwise as you tending from the gearbox (blade are facing the nut. must be between the dust cup and NOTE: Make sure all parts are in place the retaining washer). Make sure as
