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Operator's Manual
BRUSHCUTI'ER ATTACHMENT
Model No.
0944.511590
NOT DESIGNED FOR USE
WITH ELECTRIC POWERHEADS
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 <.o°,, listed are Central Time)
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8
530086421 4/2/01
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Warranty Statement 2 Service & Adjustments 10 Safety Rules 2 Storage 11 Assembly 5 Parts List 12 Operation 7 French 13 Maintenance 9 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 RENTALUSE: Warranty on Brushcutter Attachment will be g0 days from t
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OPERATOR SAFETY DANGER: Blade can thrust vio- * Dress properly. Always wear safety lently away from material it does not glasses or similar eye protection cut. Blade thrust can cause amputa- when operating, or performing main- tion of arms or legs. Keep people and tenance on your unit (safety glasses are available). Eye protection should animals 50 feet (15 meters) away. be marked Z87. * Always wear face or dust mask if op- eration is dusty. * Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots,
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• Besure blade stops turning when • Keep all parts of your body away from blade and muffler. engine idles. • Make carburetor adjustments with Cut from your right to your left. thelower endsupported toprevent Use only in daylight or good artificial theblade fromcontacting anyobject. light. Hold theunitbyhand; donotusethe • Use only for jobs explained in this manual. shoulder strap forsupport. • Keep others away when making car- TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE buretor adjustments. • Stop the powerhead en
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CARTON CONTENTS HANDLEBAR CLAMP BASE Check carton contents against thefol* lowing list. Spacer T_.._ ___1,4_ _ Model C944.511590 • Brushcutter Attachment • Handlebar (with Clamp and Knob) • Handlebar Clamp Base (with Spacer Tabs) • Shoulder Strap Spacer Tabs _ • Upper Shoulder Strap Clamp • Lower Shoulder Strap Clamp (with positioned for use--_ _ Spacer Tabs) on 1" diameter _._,_,,,_ • Clamp Screws (6) • Attachment Hanger upper tube • Hex Wrench Examine parts for damage. Do not use 1, Place the
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6, Retighten handlebar byturning clamp knob clockwise untilhandle- Upper Shoulder barissecure andstationary in Clamp clamp (clamp knob cannot be POWERHEAD overtightened), END SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY i_ WARNING: Proper sbeulder strap and handlebar ad ustments are required before use, The shou der strap camp LowerShoulden END ATTACHMENT must be installed as shown above the Strap Clamp Scows handlebar on the upper tube (power- head end of unit), 3, Insert two screws into the screw NOTE: The lower s
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KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUALAND 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, e ocking Lever Hanger _b, Gearbox _ Blade Shield "__ Blade BLADE LOCKING LEVER The BLADE is designed for cutting grass, The LOCKINGLEVER is used to prevent weeds, and brush upto 1/2 inch in the blade shaft from turn
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4. Before using theunit, tighten the you can reduce the chance of its oc- knob securely byturning clock- curring, and how you can remain in wise. control of unit if blade thrust occurs. • WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST - INSTALLING ATTACHMENT HANGER Blade Thrust can occur when spin- ning blade contacts an object that it Anattachment hanger isprovided for does not cut. This contact causes storage when attachment isnotinuse. blade to stop for an instant and then Toinstall hanger onattachment: suddenly m
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• Donotraise theengine above your • Maintain good firm footing while us- waistastheblade cancome danger- ing the unit. Do this by planting feet ously close toyour body. firmly in a comfortable apart position. • Donotswing theunitwithsuch force • Cut while swinging the upper part of thatyouareindanger oflosing your • your body from right to left. balance. As you move forward to the next Bring thepowerhead engine tocutting area to cut, be sure to maintain your speed before entering thematerial to
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BLADE REPLACEMENT Gearbox _WARNING: The blade will contin- Shield ue to spin after the engine stops or af- \ ter the throttle trigger has been re- leased. To avoid serious injury, make sure the blade has stopped coasting and disconnect the spark plug before performing work on the blade. Dust Cu Threaded Shaft WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling or performing Blade maintenance on the blade to avoid Retaining injury. The blade is sharp and can cut Washer you even when it is not moving. C
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• Clean the entire attachment. WARNING: Perform the following • Inspect the blade shield area and clean any dirt, grass, leaves, or de- steps after each use: bris that has collected. Inspect the • Allow attachment and gearbox to blade and blade shield; replace a cool before storing or transporting. blade that is bent, warped, cracked, • Store attachment with blade shield in broken or damaged in any other way. place. Position attachment so that • Lightly oil external metal surfaces. any sharp obj
