Sears 358798280 User manual

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DANGER

SAFETY RULES

THIS POWER UNIT CAN BE DANGEROUS! THIS UNIT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR BLINDNESS TO THE

OPERATOR AND OTHERS. THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE FOL-

LOWED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE SAFETYAND EFFICIENCY INUSING THIS UNIT. THE OPERATOR IS RE-

SPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT. READ

THE ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFOREASSEMBEJNG AND USING THIS UNto RESTRICT THE USEOF THIS

POWER UNIT TO PERSONS WHO READ, UNDERSTAr4D AND FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN

THIS MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT.

BLADE CAN THRUST VIOLENTLY AWAY FROM MATER-

IAL IT CANNOT CUT. BLADE THRUST CAN CAUSE

AMPUTATION OF ARMS OR LEGS. KEEP PEOPLE AND

ANIMALS 50 FEET (15 METERS)AWAY.

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WARNING

BLADE/TRIMMER UNE CAN THRO_; OB-

JECTS VIOLENTLY, YOU CAN BE BLINDED

OR INJURED. WEAR EYE AND LEG PROTEC-

TION.

HAZARD ZONE FOR THROWN OBJECTS.

BLADE/TRIMMER LINE CAN THROW OB-

JECTS VIOLENTLY. OTHERS CAN BE

BLINDED OR INJURED, KEEP PEOPLE AND

ANIMALS 50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY;

BLADE THRUST

Leg Guards

Eye Boots

Protection

Hazard Zone

BLADE COASTS AFTER THROTTLE RE-

LEASE. THE BLADE CAN SERIOUSLY CUT

YOU OR OTHERS. STOP BLADE WITH CUT

MATERIAL.

Blade

Coasts

Stop Coasting Blade By

Contact With Cut Material.

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOLLOW ALL

WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE

TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Operator's

Manual

Safety

Labels

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: CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Craftsmen Brushwacker. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give you the best

possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problems you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service

CenterlDepartment. Sears has.competent, well trained

technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this

unit.

Please read and retainthis manual. The instructionswill

-- enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES."

MODEL NUMBER: 358.798280

SERIAL NUMBER:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND

ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE PRODUCT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this

product. Contact your nearast Sears Storafor details

CUSTOMER =RESPONSIBILITIES

._:.Read and observethe safety rules..

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for,

and using your unit:

• Follow the instructions under =Customer

Responsibilities" and

Operator's Manual.

=Storage" sections of this

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

cUTrlNG PATH: .......... 16.5" (Dual Line Head,

ManualAdvance)

TRIMMER LINE ............ 095" Diameter Monofilament

SAPUNG BLADE ......... 8 3/4"(225mm), 20 tooth

.78"T'(20mm)Arbordiameter

BRUSHBLADE ........... 10"(255mm), 3tooth

.787"(20mm)Arbor diameter

ENGINE: ................. 36cc, 2-cycle AirCooled

FUEUOILMIX RATIO:...........40:! (3.2oz_oilper gallon,gas)

IGNITION:................ SolidState

(Air gap.010"-.014")

IGNITIONTIMING: ........ Non-Adjustable, Fixed

SPARKPLUGTYPE: ...... ChampionCJ-TY

Autolite853

S_P_,RKPLUG GAP: ........ 020"

MUFFLER: ............... SparkArrestingScreen

(Requiresassembly)

ENGINERPM: ............ 11,000 RPM Maximum

BLADENUTTORQUE: .... 20-35 lb.-ft.

SHIELDSCREWS: ........ 70 lb.-in:Minimum

SPECIAL NOTICE

Forusers onU.S. ForestLandin the statesof Caiif0mia, Maine

Oregon, New Jersey, Idaho, Minnesota, and Washington. AI

U.S. Forest Land and the states ofCalifornia(PublicRseoulces

Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon, and Washington require, by

law, that certain internal combustionengines operated on for-

est, brush, and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a

sparkarrestor,maintainedineffectiveworkingorder,ortheen-

ginebeconstructed"equipped,and maintainedfor:thepreven-

tionoffire.Checkwithyourstate orIomdauthotitlesforreguis.-'i

ti0ns pertaining tothese requirements.. Failuretofollowthese

requirementsis a violationofthe law. The factory provided

spa_ arrest=orscreen is notasesmbledwiththisunit.

MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MOR_ OF THE FOLLOWING pATENTS: 4,974,973;

5,105,'J'7_; D339,591; D333,954. OTHER U.S, AND FOREIGN PATENTS PEN DING.

r , rr

FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON

CRAFTSMAN GAS-POWERED BRUSHWACKER ® BLADED TRIMMER

Fortwo(2) years from the date of purchase, when this CraftsmanGas-Powered Brushwacker ismaintained, lubricated

and tuned-up accordingto the operating and maintenance instructionsin the owner's manua, Sears willrepair,free of

charge, any defect in matedals or workmanship.

This warranty excludes blade nylon line, spark plug,and air t_lter,which are expendable parts and become worn dudng

normal use.

If this Brushwacker is used for commercial purposes, this warrantyapplies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

If this Brushwacker is used for rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days frern the date of purchase. This

warranty applies only while this product is in use inthe United States.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE BRUSRWACKER TOTHE NEAREST SEARS SERV|CI

CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal dghts, and you may also have other rights whichvary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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HARDWARE CONTENTS

Hardware shown full size

(4) Screws

(2) Lock

Washers

(2) Nuts

(2) Mounting

Screws

Parts bag contents not shown full size

Blade Nut/

Spark Rug

Wrench

r i ¸ r..... i --r .

Locking Pin

Spark

Arrestor Screen

J Carburetor

Hex Key Screwdriver"

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Parts packed separately in carton

3.2 oz. Oil

Shoulder Harness

Operator's Manual

Metal Blade Shield

Brush Tri-Blade

Handlebar

Shield Support

Plate

Sapling Saw Blade

i i I `•. ._• ii1.

Line Limiter

Plastic Line Xrimmer Shield

with Lthe Umiter Hardware

Dual Une "Cutting Head

Blade Transport/

Storage Cover

eeLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

Torque Wrench-reference torque values are provided

throughoutthis manual for tightening hardware.

Phillips Screwdriver

8 mm Wrench

Provided with your Bmshwacker:

Hex Key

Blade Nut/Spark Plug Wrench

Locking Pin

TO REMOVE BRUSHWACKER FROM

CARTON

• Remove loose parts included with Brushwacker.

• Remove the loose plastic parts bag from the carton.

• Remove all packing material.

;, Check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts.

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ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

IF THIS UNIT IS RECEIVED

BLED, REVIEW ALL STEPS IN THIS

SECTION TO BE SURE ASSEMBLY

CORRECT AND

FORTHE OPERATOR.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR

BRUSHWACKER

DANGER:

. Engineer,,/ ThrottleHandle

Screw_ Retention

Mounting'//// Clip

8r cket /

Figure 2

SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 3 )

. BARRIER TO KEEP THE OPERATOR'S YourBrushwackerisshippedwith a spark arrestorscreen

..- FEETFROMB:Ir_._BITHEBLADE- _: '.acc_scry. fyouplantouseyourBrushwaskerinanarea

- . .......... Whe'maspark arrestormuffler is required bylocal state, or

.....HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 1 ) " " federal authorities(See =Special Notice" on page 4), pro-

.............. ceed to nsta as fo owe.

uerore installing me nanolecar,:_you_-musLunmread:the_._. _". • - " .........

• thumbscrew securingthe mountingbracketsto the Outer • •.Loosen 4 screws rmm c_lnaer cover wJtnnex Key. He-. •

housing, movecylindercover.

Refer to Figure 15 for proper handlebar Position.

• Place the hand/ebarbetween theupperand lowerbrack-

eL The mounting bracket shouldbe between the arrows

on the handlebar. Secure withthumb screw.

• We recommend you adjust theangleofthe handlebarfor

best comfort and balance after the unitis assembled.

Figure1

THROTTLE HANDLE ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 2 )

• Remove the retention screw from the thrott/ehand/e.

• Slide the thrott/e hand/e ontothe rightside ofthe handle-

bar and align with the screw hole in the handlebar. The

throttle trigger should be facing away from the engine.

• Insert retention screw and tighten with hex key.

• Secure loose cable to handlebar adjacent to mounting

brackets with dip.

IMPORTANT: TWO(2) sCREWS HOLD ALL OF THE

MUFFLER PARTS TOGETHER.

• Loosen2 screwsfrom muffler screen cover withhex key.

Remove the muffler as an assembly to become familiar

with it's disassembly/reassembly sequence.

• Hold muffler with the screws up.

• Removethe fo!lowing: mufflergasket, mufflerbody,rein-

forcement plate; baffle plate, and distance pipes.

• Turn overthe muffler cover with the screws down.

• Remove 2 screwsand raise muffler screen cover.

• Positionspark arrestorscreen between themuffler cover

and the muffler screen cover. Align holesand reinsert 2

8cl_ev_s_

"' * Turn overmuffler cover with screws up.

• Reinstall in the following Order:. distance pipes, baffle

plate and reinforcement plate. Seat mufflerbody over

muffler cover and snap them together. Reinstall muffler

gasket.

• Insert2 screws in cylinderand tighten securely

(60-80 Ib-in).

• Replacethe cylindercover making sure the mufflerguard

interlockswiththecrank case assembly. Insert4 screws,

• and tightensecurely.

CylinderCover/MufflerGuard

_X".'_ _\;. Cylinder

Muffler

Crank B_

Case

Reinforcement Spark

Plate Arrestor

Screen

Distance /

Muffler Muffler

Cover Screen

Plate Cover

Figure 3

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ASSEMBLY

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Your brushwacker can be assembled in 3 distinctconfigurationsas follows:

Goto the sectionforthedesiredconfigurationand followthe instructionsas provided.

Dual Line Head - for grass & light weeds

Brush Tri-Blade -for heavy weeds and light brush up to 1/2" diameter

Saw Blade -for cutting saplings and similar media up to 2 1/2" in diameter

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ASSEMBLY

CUTTING LINE HEAD

CONFIGURATION

Brush and Saw Blade ConflguraUonsfollowthis section.

WARNING:

THE LINE LIMITER IS SHARP AND CAN

CUT YOU. BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES

WHILE WORKING WITH THE LINE UMITER.

THE PLASTIC UNE TRIMMER SHIELD

MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED FOR ALL

LINE TRIMMER USAGE. THE PLASTIC

UNE TRIMMER SHIELD PROVIDES PAR-

TIAL PROTECTION FROM THE RISK OF

THROWN OBJECTS TO THE OPERATOR

AND OTHERS,

INSTALLING UNE :LIMI3_R_-ONTO PI.:ASTIC_?,__;_

LINE TRIMMER SHIELD (See Fig.4)

• Pos_on line limiteronto the plasticline trimmershield.

IMPORTANT: ALTHOUGH SCREW HOLES EXIST ON

BOTH EDGES OF THE PLASTIC LINE TRIMMER

SHIELD, MAKE SURE YOU INSTALL THE LINE UMo

rrER ON THE SIDE SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATION.

• Secure linelimitertotheplastic linetrimmershieldusing

the two mounting screws, lock washers, and nutsfound

in the loose parts bag using a phillips screwdriverand

8ram wrench.

• Tighten securely.

Nuts_ Une Umiter .

--,-,,,,.. / _'___,_, Line Limiter parts are

' ,,,=_,,_'"::_':rs_ locatedin a bag at-

"///'_ tashed tothe Plastic

._-- _l Line Trimmer Shield.

Plastic Line _ \y_-_- Screws

FdmmerShield

Figure 4

PRE-INSTALLATION

If the metal blade shield is installed on the unit,you must

first remove the-nut,supportflange, blade, andmetalb/ade

shield as follows before installing the plastic fine trimmer

shieldand duat line cutdng head.

• Clip blade transport/storage cover over the blade.

(Refer to figure 9)

• Toremove blade (Sea Figures 11or 14), placelockingpin

throughthe gearboxand driving disktopreventthe arbor

shaftfrom turning and remove the blade nut by turning

clockwisewith blade nut/spark plugwrench. Save parts

removed for future use.

• Remove 4 screws with hex key holdingthe metal blade

shield. Save these4 screws for installationofthe plastic

line trimmer shield.

INSTALLING THE PLASTIC LINE TRIMMER

SHIELD (See Fig. 5 )

• Place the plasticline trimmershieldon the gearbox, and

align the fourscrew holes as illustmfed.

• Place the shield support plate under the shield and

align the four screw holes.

• Secure the plasticline trimmershieldusing the 4 mount-

ingscrews provided in the loose parts bag.

• Tighten evenly (70 Ib-in mimimum) using the hex key

provided in the loose parts bag.

Arbor _ -F_

Driyin_] /t!/i_ _J_ Plast_Une

.....Di 2! . / T,mme,.

- Shield

Shield Support __,, _.

Plate

Figure 5

INSTALLING THE DUAL MNE HEAD

(See Fig. 6 & 7 )

Before installing the dual line head, make sure the driving

diskis in place on the gear box,

• Rotate the hex fastener on the dual line head counter-

clockwise ontothe arbor shaft.

•Tum the arbor shaftto align one of thethree holes inthe

ddving diskw_ththe hole in the gearbox.

• Insert the locking pin through the gearbox and driving

disk.This willlock the drivingdisk,and preventthe arbor

shaft from turning while you tighten the dual line head.

• While holdingthe Iockingpinin place,tightenthedual line

head onto the arbor shaft counterclockwise using the

blade nut/spark plug wrench(15-20 Ib-ft);

Should the arbor shaft continueto turnwhile you are tight-

eningthe dualline head, re-positionthe/ockingpinthrough., ,,..

the gearbox and drivingdisk.

LockingPin ArborShaft

......Plastic Line

Trimmer Shield Disk

Dual Hex Fastener

(underneath)

Figure 6

Lockin! Pir_ual Cutting Head

Plastic Line

Trimmer Shield _'< II Counterclockwis_

Blade Nut/Sl_ irk Plug

Remove Clockwis_

Wrench

Figure 7

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ASSEMBLY

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|RUSH TRI-BLADE CONFIGURATION BLADETRANSPORT/STORAGECOVER

_utting Line Head configuration is located before this

_-tien; Saw Blade configurationfollows this section.

DANGER:

THE METAL BLADE SHIELD MUST BE

PROPERLY INSTALLED ON THE UNIT

ANYTIME THE UNIT IS USED WITH THE

BLADE. THE FORWARD TIP ON THE MET-

AL BLADE SHIELD HELPS TO REDUCE

THE OCCURRENCE OF BLADE THRUST

WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY

SUCH AS AMPUTATION TO THE OPERA-

TOR OR BYSTANDERS.

THE BLADES ARE SHARFAND'CAN cuT

YOU. BE SURE TO WEARGLOVES WHILE

WORKING WITH BLADES; '"

RE_;INSTALLATiON

the plastic linetrimmershield is installedon the unit,you

ust first remove the dualline cutting headbefore instal-

Ig the blade,,support flange, nut and metal blade shield.

Toremove (See Figure7), place lockingpinthrough the

gearbox and driving.'diskt0 prevent the arborshaftfrom

tumtng and remove the dual I|ne head byturning c_ock-

wise with blade nut/spark plug wrench. Save parts re-

moved for future use.

Remove 4 screws with hex key holdingthe plastic line

trimmer shield. Save these 4 screws for installationof

Ihe metal blade shield.

Fouhave already conliguredyour unitforSaw Blade use,

_u have already installed the metal blade sh=ieldand

rould remove thesaw b/adeand go directlyto Installing

e Bnisfi Tri-Blade:

ISTALUNG THE METAL BLADE SHIELD

lee Fig. 8 )

=lace met'a/blade s_hietdonme gearbo_cand_alignfour

_crew holes.

:_lacethe shield support plate L]ndeT.the_blade gua-_l _:

3rodalign the four,screw holes.

_ecure the metal blade shield using the 4 mounting

screws provided.

ghten evenly (70 Ib-in minimum) using hex key pro-

ded in loose parts bag.

Arbor

Shield Support

Metal

Driving

Disk Shield

Rgure 8

(1See Figure 9 )

e blade transport/storagecover shouldalways be used

when handlingeither blade.

Saw Blade

Blade TrensporVStorag_ Cover .

Figure 9

INSTALLING THE BRUSH "rRI-BLADE

..... 10& 11)

NOTE: The bladesin figures10 &11 are shownwithoutthe

blade transport/storagecover for clarity.

Before installing the brush tri-blade; makesure thedriving ':

diskis in place on the gear box.

• Place brush tfi-blade onto support flan0e making sure

the hole in the center of the blade is f'rttedaround the

raisedcenter stepon the support flange. :

• Place support flange and blade onto arbor shaft. The

blade should not move from side to side.

• Insert/ocking pin through the gearbox and driw'ngdls_

This will lockthe drivingdiskand prevent the arbor shall

from turning whileyou tighten the Rut.

• Begin threading the nut(counterclockwise) ontothe end

ofthe arbor shafL

• While holding loctdngp_nin place, tighten the nut onthe

arbor shaft counterclockwiseusing the blade nut/spark

plug wrench(20-35 Ib-ff).

Metal Blade\Nx.

Sh=eld__: Locking Pin

Arbor Shaft'-_'--_ _"

7_.,=-.-- Brush Tri-Blade

Driving Disk

Support_e._--- Nut

Flanqe

Figure 10

Locking Pin

Brush Tri-Blade

,_ Co_lockwise

_,_ __'_ _ _'Remove Clockwise

Metal Blade Blede N_'ut/Sp'_rkPlug

Shield Wrench

Figure 11

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ASSEMBLY

SAW BLADE CONFIGURATION

Cutting Une Head and BrashTri-Blade configurationsare

located beforethis section.

DANGER:THE METAL BLADE SHIELD MUST BE

PROPERLY INSTALLED ON THE UNIT

ANYTIME THE UNIT IS USED WITH THE

BLADE. THE FORWARD, TIP ON THE MET-

AL BLADE SHIELD HELPS TO REDUCE

TIlE OCCURRENCE OF BLADE THRUST

WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY

SUCH AS AMPUTATION TO THE OPERA-

TOR OR BYSTANDERS.

THE BLADESAR_SNARP AND C=AN:CUT

YOU. BE SURE_TO;WEAR_GLOVE_WHIIJE

WORKING WITH BL_4DES. "_ ' i

PRE-INSTALLATION

Ifthe plastic linetrimmershield isinstalled onthe unit,you

must first remove the dualline cutting head beforeinstal-

ling the blade, supportflange, nut and metal blade shield.

• To remove (See Figure-7), place lockingpinthroughthe

gearbox and ddvingdiskto preventthe arbor shaftfrom

turning and removethe dual line head by turning clock-

wise with blade nut/sparkplug wrench. Save parts re-

moved for future use.

• Remove 4 screws with hex key holding the plastic line

trimmer shield. Save these 4 screws for installationof

the metal blade shield.

• Go to=Installing The Metal Blade Shield" beforeproceed-

ing.

If you have already configured your unitfor brushtri-blade

use, you have alreadyinstalledthemetai blade shieldand

should remove thebrush fri-blade.

INSTALUNG THE SAW BLADE

(See Fig. 12,13, & 14 )

,SawBlade

Driving Disk

Locking Pin

Fiqure 12

Metal Blade =gPin

Saw Blade

Driving

Support Flange -_'1"__"=-'- Nut

Figure 13

Metal Blade __

Shield InstallCounterclockwise

BlaoeN.V

Saw Blade =

Figure 14

NOTE: The blades inf gul:esl:2-_1:_4areshownwithout the _ • CHECK LIST

blade transport/storagecover for clarity.

• Check all fasteners. Make sure they are tightand there

Before installingthe blade, make surethe driving;diskis'm :, are no loose parts.

place on the gear box. • Check to make sure the Throttle Cableis positionedand

IMPORTANT: WHEN INSTALLING THE SAW BLADE,

THE ARROW ON BLADE SHOULD POINT iN THE

DIRECTION INDICATED.

• Place saw blade onto support flange making sure the

hole in the center of the blade is fitted aroundthe raised

center step on the support flange.

• Place support flange and blade onto arbor shaft. The

blade should not move from side to side.

• Insert locking pin through the gearbox and drivingdistc

This will lock the drivfng disk and prevent the arbor shaft

from turning white you tightenthe nut.

• Begin threading the nutcountere!ockwise ontothe end of "

the arbor shaft, which is a left-hand thread. To tighten,

turn counterclockwise;to loosen, turn clockwise.

• While holding locldng pin in place, tighten the nuton the

arbor shaft counterclockwise using the blade nut/spark

plug wrench(20-35 Ib-ft).

clippedto the Brushcutter handlebar.

• Check the Line Limiter. Make sure the LineUmferis cor-

rectly fastened to the plastic line trimmersh_eld, with the

long leg of the Une Limiterpointing toward the_center of

the shield.

• Make sure the blade is secure.

• Turn the blade by hand. If the blade binds against the

shield or wobbles, the blade isnot centered. Reinstall the

blade.

• Make sure the long arm of the handlebar extends to the

leftof the tube and in front ofthe operator.

• With the unitsupported by itsharness strap,adjusthan-

dle angle for best comfort and balance beforefirst use.

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OPERATION

IIIII

KNOW YOUR BRUSHWACKER (See Fig. 15 )

READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR BRUSHWACKER. Compare

the illustrations withyour unitto familiarize yourself with the locationof the vadous controlsand adjustments. Save this

manual for future reference.

MUFFLER &

SPARKPLUG

(INSIDE)

CHO_:_'V_I\1

AIR FILTER._..._.I_ _ (BackSide)

(INSIDE)

_.,_j {_ STARTER ROPE

v \

THROTTLEHANDLE

THROTTLELOCKOUT

ENGINE SWITCH 0

THRO'I-rLE TRIGGER

HANDLEBAR

TUBE

PLASTIC LINE

TRIMMER SHIELD

J?oI %

DUAL UNE HEAD

SHIELD

BRUSH TRI BLADE

METAL BLADE :

SHIELD _

SAPLING SAW BLADE

CUTTING LINE HEAD

CONFIGURATION

BRUSH BLADE

CONRGURATION

SAW BLADE

CONRGURATION

Figure 15

The ENGINE SWITCH has a stop position.

The STARTER ROPE HANDLE is used for starting the

engine.

The CHOKE LEVER providesadditionalfuel tothe engine

when starting a cold engine.

The THROTTLE LOCKOUT prevents the THRO'I-FLE

TRIGGER from being squeezed accidentally.

The THRO'I-rLE TRIGGER controls engine speed.

The DUAL LINE CUTTING HEAD isdesigned to c_Jtgrass

and light weeds.

The BRUSH TRI-BLADE is designed to cutgrass, weeds,

and brushy vineS up to 1/2 inch m diameter.

The SAW BLADE is designed to cut grass, weeds, and

woodybrush and small trees up to 21/2 inches in diameter.

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OPERATION

STOPPING YOUR ENGINE

• Move engine switch to the =STOP" position.

• If engine does not stop, move the choke lever upward

(Full Choke).

SHOULDER HARNESS (Fig. 16 )

_ WARNING:

WHEN WORKING WITH A BRUsHWACKER

IT SHOULD ALWAYS BE HOOKED TO A

SHOULDER HARNESS. IF NOT, YOU CAN-

NOT CONTROL THE BRUSHWACKER

SAFELY WHICH CAN CAUSE INJURY TO

YOURSELF OR OTHERS.

• Place harness on the shoulders with the latch on the

BLADE TRANSPORT/STORAGE COVER

(Fig. 17 )

• Turn offtheengine before installingthe blade transport/

storage cover over the blades.

• AttachthebladetransporVstoragecoverovertheblade,

which may be or_or offof the unit.

Brush Tri-Blade Saw Blade

chest, the Danger Signon,theback;,andthe_ook.on:the;_:

dght thigh..The h0ok::ShOul_

above your knee, or 6"(15cm) • Figure 17

Attach hook through one ofthe;susperJsion.holes.on.the ..,;i_._,_--- .. __. .. ........ ;

outer housing and adjust:the sbaulde_ hamessfor bal- • •HANDLEBAR ADau_ I MJ-Nt (t-tgure ]u )

ance so the blade or dual lihe head is level with the

ground.

Tension the side belts sothatthe weightisevenly distdl_

uted across your shoulders. A pmpedy adjusted

shoulder strap willsupport the entire weight of the unit,

freeing your arms and hands to guide and control the

cutting motion.

• Turn the engine offbefore adjusting handlebar.

• Put on shoulder harness and hook on the unit.

• Adjust the handlebar by slightlyunthreading the thumb

screw and rotatingthe handlebar forward or backward.

Ensure the mountingbrackets remains beWeen the ar-

rows on the handlebar.

Tighten the thumbscrew before starting the engine,

Mounting Brackets -..-.-_

Figure 18

Hook

Suspension

Hole

Figure 16

THROTTLE TRIGGER & LOCKOUT

(Fig. 19 )

• The throttle tdggercontrols engine speed. At idle,a cen-

trifugal clutch automatically disengages the blade/dual

line head from the engine. The blade/dual line head will

coastto a stop.

• The throttle lockout must be depressed before the

throttletdgger can be depressed. Also, the throttlelock-

out prevents unintentionalactivation of the throttletrig-

ger.

Throttle Lockout

Throttle Trigger

Figure 19

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OPERATION-SAFETY

3LADE SAFETY

WARNING

THROWN OBJECTS- THE RAPIDLY MOVING

BLADE CAUSES OBJECTS TO BE THROWN VIOLENTLY.

THE SHIELD WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTEC-

TION TO THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS.THE OPERATOR

MUST WEAR A SAFETY FACE SHIELD OR GOGGLES.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY LEG GUARDS AND BOOTS. Face

KEEP OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15 METERS) AWAY. Shield

HAZARD ZONE - THIS UNIT WILL THROW OBJECTS

AND CUT. KEEP OTHERS INCLUDING CHILDREN, ANI-

. MALS, BYSTANDERS, AND HELPERS ATLEAST 50 FE_ I

(15 METERS) AWAY I_B_)M_:THE!;OBERATOR_ND_,UN_ _

STOP THE ENGINE AND;BLADE IMMEDIATELY IFYOU.ARE._,

APPROACHED. IN AREAS-.WHERE::OTHER:PEOPLE AND_

ANIMALS ARE PRESENT,_.SUGH:AS_NEAR;SIDEWA[,.KS,i:

•STREETS, HOUSES, ETC., ITIS STRONGLY RECOMMEND.:

ED THAT THE OPERATOR USETHE BUDDY SYSTEM;THAT

IS, HAVE ANOTHER PERSON SERVE AS A '_LOOK OUT,"

KEEPING HIMSELF AND OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15

METERS) AWAY FROMTHE OPERATOR.

Leg Guards

Boots

Thrown

Objects

100 Foot

i Stop Blade

COASTING BLADE- THEBLADECONTINUESTO

SPIN AFTER THE ENGINE IS STOPPED OR THE __

THROTTLE IS RELEASED. THE COASTING BLADE Blade'_.._

CAN THRUST, THROW OBJECTS, OR SERIOUSLY Coasts F

CUT-YOU IF ACC DENTALLY TOUCHED. STOP THE //

BLADE BY LEAVING IT IN CONTACT WITH MATERIAL._

ALREADY CUT. USETHE 9OCLOCK"POSITIONAS_.

THE POINT OF CONTACT.

PERATOR SAFETY • Make sure the blade is Prol_edy installed and securely

fastened. Referto'Assembly."

Always wear eye protection when operating,servicing,

or performing, maintenance on your unit. Refer to ' ° Besuretheblade_stopstumingwhentheeng ineidles;:'"

=Accessories. Refer to'Trouble Shooting Chart."

Al_,. wear onn n_nts onns eeve_boots_and _oves, ,-" Make carburetor adjustments with the drive shaft,

Wearino safety leg auards Is recommended,'Do_not_uo......... housing,supportedtoprevent the blade from contacting

barefoot or wear sandals, jewelry, short pants, sh6rt : anyobject.

,sleeves. Being fully covered helps to protectyou from, • Holdunit by hand;do not use harness for support.

_pEiecesoftoxicp!antsthrownby_.e 101adeorcuttit_ghead. • Keep• others •away when making carburetor

_ecuro nair so _ is above ShOUlderlengzn._ecure loose adjustments.

clothing,or clothingwith looselyhanginglies, straps,tas- • Have all maintenance and serv ce not exp ained n th s

sale, etc, theycanbe caught =nmowngparts j

•" - manual performed by a Seam Serv'ce Center.

Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under Use only Sears blades and accessodes.

the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

Always use the handlebar and a properly adjusted

shoulder strap. Refer to "Assembly" and "Operation".

Do not swing the unit with such force that you are in

danger of losing your balance.

Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

liT SAFETY

Inspect the entire unit before each use. Replace

damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sure all

handles, guards, and fasteners are in place and secure.

Be sure the metal blade shield is properly attached. The

metal blade shield must be installed for all blade usage.

cUTnNG SAFETY

• Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove

objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, ,etc.)

whichcan be thrown Orbecome entangled in the blade.

• Always keep the engine on the right side of your body.

Hold the unitfirmlywith beth hands.

Keep firm footingand balance. Do not over-reach.

• Keep blade below waist level.

• DonotraisetheengineabeveyourwaisL Thebladecan

come dangerously close to you[ body.

• Cut at full throttle.

Cut from your rightto your left.

• Use onlyfor jobs explained in this manual. Do not use

the blade as an edger. The shield does not provide

adequate protection.

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OPERATION-SAFETY

m ii

BLADE SAFETY

DANGER

THIS POWER UNIT CAN BE DANGEROUS! THIS UNIT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR BLINDNES;

TO THE OPERATOR AND OTHERS. THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL

MUST BE FOLLOWED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY IN USING THIS UNTO.

THE OPERATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS

MANUAL AND ON THE UNI_. READ THE ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND

USING THIS UNIT! RESTRICT THE USE OF THIS POWER UNIT TO PERSONS WHO READ, UNDER-

STAND AND FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE UNIT.

BLADE THRUST - WHEN THE SPINNING BLADE CONTACTS

ANYTHING IT CANNOT CUT, A DANGEROUS REACTION MAY

OCCUR CAUSING THE ENTIRE UNIT AND OPERATOR TO BE

THRUST VJOLENTL_IN AN_DIRE_TION; T_IIS_,RF_.A,CTiON IS _i

CALLED BLADE 7T.4BUST;FASi:ARESULT,_T/-JE/O_R CAN

LOSE CONTROL ,OF:THE_UNIT.:_USEHANDLEBAR;_SHOULDER -i

HARNESS; :AND KEEPoMETAIJ'BI_ADE SHIEED INF:PE_CE. •MAKE

SURE OTHERS ABE_A_÷JLEAST SO,_FEEF[_(15iMETERS) AWAY.

KEEP BLADE SHARR CUT AT FULL THROTTZE AND FROM _ ;

YOUR RIGHT TO LEFT..KEEP HANDS, FEET AND UNIT IN PROP-

ER POSITION; REFER TO "GUARD AGAINST BLADE THRUST."

BLADE THRUST

PROPER BLADE- USE ONLY THE 8 3/4 INCH SAW BLADE

OR 10 INCH BRUSH TRI-BLADE AND PROPER HARDWARE

AS SHOWN. THE USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS CAN RESULT

IN SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT USE ANY ACCESSORY OR

ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED BY THE

MANUFACTURER FOR USE WITH THIS UNIT. BLADES THAT

ARE BENT, WARPED, CRACKED, BROKEN, OR DAMAGED

CAN FLY APART AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT 8 3/4" Saw Blade -tO"Brush Td-BISdE

USE; THROW AWAY.

ARBOR

OPENING .\

.787" _ "-

I i

•BLADE THRUST IS a reactionthat only occurs

when using a bladed unit. This reaction can cause

serious injury such as amputation. Carefully study

this sectlon. Itis importantthat you understandwhat

causes blade thrus_howyou can reducethechance

ofIt occurring;and howyou can remain in:controlof

the unitif blade thrustcocurs.

WHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST?

Blade Thrustcanocourwhen thespinning blade_€on_

tacts an object that it does not cut. This contact

causes the blade to stop for an instantand then sud-

denly move or =thrust"away from the object that was

hit. The "thrusting" reaction can be violent enough to

cause the operator to be propelled in any direction

and lose control ofthe unit. The uncontrolled unit can

cause serious injury ifthe blade contacts the opera-

tor or others.

WHEN DOES BLADE THRUST OCCUR?

Blade thrustcan occur without warning if the blade

snags, stalls, or binds. This is more liketyto occurin

areas where it isdifficult to see the material being cut.

By using the unit properly, the occurrence of blade

thrust will be reduced and the operator will be less

likely to lose control.

The forward tip on the metal blade shield helps to re-

duce .the occurrence of blade thrust but cannot pre-

vent the occurrence. The operator must follow all

warnings and safety instructions in this manual to

lessen the chance of blade thrust ocourdngand to

maintain controlof unitifthe reaction does occur.

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REDUCE THE CHANCE OFBLADETHRUS'r

Cut vegetation up to 2 1/2" diameter saplings with

saw blade.

• Cutonlygrass, weeds, andwoedybrushuptol!2" in

diameter with the brush tfi-bisde:Do:nottet theblade

contact matedal it cannot cutsuch as stumps, rocks,

.fences, metal, etc., or clusters of hard, woody brush

having a diameter graater than 2 1/2 inches.

Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more likely to

snag and thrust.

• Cut only at full throttle. The blade has maximum cut-

ting power at full throttle and is less likely to bind or

stall.

=Feed" the blade deliberately and nottoo rapidly. The

blade can thrust away if itis fed too rapidly.

Cut onlyfrom your fight to your teft.

WARNING:

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OPERATION

ill

BRUSH TRI-BLADE:

The BrushTd-Blade isdesigned tocutgrass, heavy weeds,

) to 1/2 inchin diameter.

THE BLADE CONTINUES TO SPIN AFTER

THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFR THE

COASTIN_I BLADE CAN SERIOUSLY CUT

YOU iF ACCIDENTALLY TOUCHED.

THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS MUST NOT

TRY TO CLEAR AWAY CUT MATERIAL

WiTH THE ENGINE RUNNING OR THE

BLADE TURNING.

SAPLING SAW BLADE:

STOP ENGINE AND BLADE BEFORE RE-

MOVING MATERIALS WRAPPED

AROUND THE BLADE SHAFT. brush and

Blade

Coasts

OPERATING / USE TIPS (Figure 20 )

To establish a rhythmic cutting procedure:

• Plant feet firmly, comfortablyapart.

• Cutwhile swingingthe upperpart ofyourbody from dght

to left.

Move forward to the next area to be cut after the return

swing and plant feet once more.

• Use the 8 o'clockto 10 o'clock position for cutting.

• Bringthe engine tofullthrottlebefore entering the mate-

rialto be cut. The blade has maximum cutting power at

fullthrottle end isless likelytobind, stall,or cause blade

thrust, which can resultin serious injuryto the operator

or others. Refer to =Guard Against Blade ThrustS; ....

• Alwaysreleasethrottletriggerandallowenginetoretum

to idle speed when not cutting.

• Cut onlyfrom your righttoyour left. Swinging the unitin

the same direction as the blade spins increases the cut-

ting action.

To reduce the chance of material wrapping around the

blade, follow these steps:

• Cut at full throttle.

• Swing the unitinto material to be cut from your right

toyour left.

• Avoid the material just cut as you make the return

swing.

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Figure 20

OPERATION-SAFETY

LINE TRIMMER SAFETY

& WARNING:

THE RAPIDLY MOVING LINE CAUSES OBJECTS TO

BE THROWN VIOLENTLY. THE PLASTIC LINE TRIM-

MER SHIELD WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE PRO-

TECTION TO THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS. THE

OPERATOR MUST WEAR A SAFETY FACE SHIELD

OR GOGGLES. ALWAYS WEAR HEAVY, LONG PANTS

AND BOOTS.KEEP OTHERS AT LEAST 50 FEET (15

METERS) AWAY.

Leg Guards

[#\ \ mm

Face Boots

Shield

THIS UNIT WILL THROW OBJECTS AND CUT. KEEP OTH-

ERS INCLUDING CHILDREN, ANIMALS, BYSTANDERS

AND HELPERS Al_:LE_ST;_SO_iFEE_(15"METERS}:_AWAY

FROM THE OPERATOR_;AND:_TOO/_.'STOF_E_ENGINE IF

YOU ARE APPROACHED.

ii,¸ . i i

_lo0Foot

/ .. _ (30 meters)

_. Hazard Zone

DUAL LINE HEAD PARTS THAT ARE CHIPPED_ CRACKED OR

DAMAGED IN ANY OTHER WAY CAN FLY APART AND CAUSE

SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT USE, REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS

BEFORE USINGTHE UNIT.

)PERATOR SAFETY

Always wear eye protectionwhen operating, servicing,

or performing maintenance on your unit. Refer to =Ac-

P_,easories."

• Do not operate thistool when you are tired, illor under

the influence Ofalcohol, drugs, or medication.

Manual Advance Dual Une Head

Use Only Good Quality

Replacement Parts

UNIT S .FE'W

• Inspectthe entireunit before each use. Replace dam-

aged parts. Check for fuel leaksand make sure all fas*

toners are in place and securely fastened.

Use only .095" diameter good quality monotilament line.

Never use wire or rope, string, etc.

• Always wear long pants longsleeves boots and gloves. Be sure the plastic line tdmmer shield is properly at-

Wearing safety leg guards is recommended.Do not go tached. " . ,

barefoot or wear sandals, jewelry, short pants, short • Make sure dual ne head s properly installed and ee-

sleeves. Being felly covered helps to protect you from curely fastened. Refer to =Assembly"

• p,pi_es_toxicp!_tsthrownbythebladeorcuttinghead. • Be sure dual line head,stops tuming_then engine idles_

_ecure hair so n _sacove snou_eerlengtn. _ecure loose R_-ferto =Carh_m.tnrAdlu_tm_.nt_"

cl "'in o I .............................. "............

._nt_;t_cl°c_nn_e%/_h_e_mn_a_g_ngoa_tes'_raps'tas: • Makecarburetoredjustmentswiththedriveshaffhous-

• _ .-,-: y..... ,,u .. 9_ - , ingsupportedtopreiienttheduallineheadfmmcon-tact-

uo not swingme too=wim_eucn,tor_ethatyou are,indan- t-ing any object.

• ger of Iostag your .b_J.ance. ..... ° Keep others away when making carburetor adjust.

J_ever star[ or run _ne englne_IBSIQ_a'L,"IOSoo;room,:or : me_ts

• h,,..,.,. __..,,.,_^^_,._.._,_e_,_h;_n_,l_s_,r;,eUo;_,=an_ f=umeecan kill. • Use onlygood quality accessories or attachments

P IlU fU_I.

CUTTING SAFETY

Inspectthe area tobe cut before each use. Remove objects

(rooks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be

thrown or become entangled inthe dual line head.

• Always use the shoulder harness.

• Always keep the engine on the right side of your body.

• Hold the tool firmly with both hands.

• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-reach.

• Keep the tdmmer head below waist level.

• Do not raise the engine above yourwaist.

• Keep all parts of your body away from the dual line head

and muffler when engine is running.

• Use onlyfor jobs explained in this manual

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OPERATION

:UMMER LINE ADVANCE (Fig. 21 )

WARNING:

STOP ENGINE BEFORE ADVANCING LINE.

"rumoff the engine.

Unhook the unitfrom the shoulder harness and put the

unit on the ground.

Push blue lockbutton in on duallinehead with lefthand

and pull one line out with righthand. As line begins to

exit, release lock buttonand pu!lboth linesuntildualline

head locks.

Pretract excess line, push lock button in on dual line head

lfi left hand and turn blue dng on dual line head counter-

_ckwise.

Figure 21

PERATING ! USE TIPS

tg. 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , & 26 )

W .RNING:

USE MINIMUM SPEED AND DO NOT

CROWD THE LINE WHEN CUTTING

AROUND HARD OBJECTS (ROCK, GRAV-

EL, FENCE POSTS, ETC), WHICH CAN

DAMAGE THE DUAL LINE HEAD_ BE,

COME ENTANGLED IN TPIE LINE, OR BE

THROWN CAUSING ASERIOUS HAZARD.

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. NEV-

ER LEAN OVER THE DUAL LINE HEAD_

ROCKS OR DEBRIS CAN RICQGHET, OR

BE THROWN II

INJURY.

•The linewilleasily•removegrass and weeds fromaround

walls;fences, trees, and flower beds; but italso can cut

the tender bark of trees or shrubs and sear fences, To

help avoid damage especially to delicate vegetation or

trees with tender bark, shorten lineto 4-5 inchesanduse

at partial throttle.

The tip of the linedoes the cutting. You willachievethe

best performance and minimumlinewear by notcrowd-

ing the line into cutting area.

For tdmrning or scalping, use partialthrottle toincrease

line life, especially:

- during light duty cutting.

- near objects around whichthe line can wrap such as

small posts, trees or fence wire.

Always release throttle triggerand allow engine toreturn

to idlespeed when not cutting.

Hold bottom of the dual line head about 3 inchesabove

ground and at an angle.

Figure 22

TRIMMING

TRIMMING - Allow onlythe tip ofthe lineto make con-

tact. Do not force trimmer line into work area.

REMEMBER

Keep dualitne

head 3 inches

above the

ground while

trimming.

Figure 23

• SCALPING - The scalping technique removes un-

wanted vegetation. Allow the tip of the line to strike

groundaroundtrees, posts,monurnents, etc. Thistech-

nique increases line wear.

Figure 24

MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places

conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. Keep the line

paralleltothe ground. To avoidscalping the ground and

damaging the unit, do not press dual line head into

ground.

MOWING

Figure 25

• SWEEPING-The fanning action of the rotatingline can

beused for a quickand easy clean up. Keep the line par-

allel to and above surfaces being swept and move unit

from side to side.

Figure 26

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OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE:

WARNING:

BE SURE TO READ THE FUEL SAFETY

INFORMATION IN.THE SAFETY RULES

SECTION ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL

BEFORE YOU BEGIN.

IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE FUEL

SAFETY SECTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO

FUEL YOUR UNIT; SEEK HELP FROM I

SOMEONE THAT DOES UNDERSTAND THE I

FUEL SAFETY SECTION OR-CALL THE

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE AT

1-800-235-5878,

GASOLINE

The two_-cycleengine onthis productrequiresa fuel mixture

of regular unleaded gasolineand a high quality 2-cycle eri-

gine oil (AIR-COOLED) for lubricationof the bearings and

other moving pads. The correctfuel/oil m_um is40:1 [see

Fuel Mixture Chart). Toolittle oilor the incorrectoiltype will

cause poor performance and may cause the engine to over-

heat and seize.

Gasoline and oil mustbe premixed in a clean approved fuel

container. Always use fresh regular unleaded gasoline.

This engine has been certified to operate on unleaded

gasoline.

2-CYCLE OIL:

CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2 cycle oil is strongly recommended.

Thisoilisspeciallyblended withfuel stabilizersfor increased

fuel stability (extends fuel life up to 5 times longer) and

reduced smoke.

If CRAFTSMAN 2 cycle oil is not available, use a good

quality 2 cycle AIR-COOLED engine oil that has a

recommendedfuel mix 40:1.

IMPORTANT!- Do not use:

• AUTOMOTIVE OIL

• BOATOILS (NMMA. BIA. etc.)

These oilsdo nothaveproperadditivesfor2-cyole, AIR-

COOLED engines and can cause engine damage.

GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE

Mix gasoline and oilas follows:

• Consultchart for correct quantities.

Do not mix gasolineand oil directlyin thefuel tank.

FOR ONE GALLON:

IMPORTANT: Experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels called gasohol (or using ethanol or metha-

nol) can attract moisture, Whichleads to oil/gas separa-

tion and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas

can damage the fuel system of an engine while in stor-

age. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should

be emptied before storage for30 days:or longer. -Drein

the gas tank, then run the fuel.out.of the carburetor.and

fuel lines by starting the engineand letting it.run until it

stops. Use fresh fuel next season... See:,.STORAGE

instructions for additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma-

nent damage may occur.

FUEL STABILIZER

Fuel stabilizer isan acceptable alternative in minimizing the

formation of fuel gum depositsduring storage. Add stabilizer

to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow

the fuel mix ratio found on the stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the

stabilizer to reach the carburetor. You do not have to drain

the fuel tank for storage ifyou are using fuel stabilizer.

Pour 3.2 ounces of high quality, 2--cycle engine oil

intoan empty, approved one gallon gasoline contain-

er.

Add one gallon of regular unleaded gasoline to the

gallon container, then securely replace the cap.

Shake the containermomentarily.

The mixture is now ready for use. Fuel stabilizer can

be addedat thistime ifdesired; follow mixing instruo-

tions on the label.

FUEL MIXTURE CHART

40:1 FuehOil Mix Ratio

Gasoline

1 gallon 3,2

1.25 gallons 4.0

2.5 gallons 8.0

CRAFTSMAN 40:1 2 cycle engine oil is specially blended NOTE: One gallon fuel containers will hold more than one

with fuel stabilizers. If you do not use this Sears oil,you can gallon. Iftoo much gasoline isin the container,the resulting

add a fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman No. 33500) to your gas-to-oil fuel mixture will not be correct for proper engine

fuel tank. operation.

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OPERATION

;TOPPING YOUR ENGINE

Move engine switchto the "STOP" position.

If engine does not stop, move the choke lever upward

(Full Choke).

TARTING YOUR ENGINE (Fig. 27 )

_ DANGER:

THE DUAL LINE HEAD OR BLADE WILL

TURN WHEN THE ENGINE STARTS.

WARNING:

BELS ON THE

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.

AVOID ANY BODILY.CONTACT. WITH

THE MUFFLER WHEN STARTING

=.FORE STARTING THE ENGINE:

Fuel engine. Move 10feet (3 meters) awayfrom fueling

site.

Rest engine and shield on ground,supportingtdmmer

head or blade off ground.

_.RTING A COLD ENGINE OR WARM EN-

GINE AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL:

Move the engine switch to the =START"position.

Turn choke lever upward to automatically set the

choke and throttle advance for starting.

, i

Pullstarter handle with yourright handuntilengine at-

tempts to run or pops.

After engine attempts to run, turn choke lever down-

ward end repeat startingattempts untilengine runs.

After 10 seconds running, squeeze trigger to release

thrott/eadvance and return engine to idle.

NOTE: Choke and throttle advance are disengaged

when tdggel'is squeezed.

STARTING POSITION .I

Figure 27

STARTING A WARM ENGINE THAT HAS NOT

RUN OUT OF FUEL

Turnthe choke leverupward to set throttle advance for

starting and then return the choke leverto the normal

downward position before starting the engine.

MOTE: If throttle tdgger is squeezed accidently dudng

starting, itwillbe necessary to resetthroftleadvance by

turning the choke lever back up.

For hot engine restart, turn choke lever upwardto set

_hrottleadvance forstading andthenretumchokelever.

_onormal position before starting engine_

-told brushwacker against the ground with your left

land.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE:

Flooded engines can be started by movingthe engine

switch fromthe "STOP" positionand the choke lever in

the =OffChoke"position;then pullthe rope to ctear the

engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the

starter rope many times depending on how badly the

unitis flooded.

If the unit still doesn't start, call the Customer Assis-

tance Hotline at 1-800-235-5878.

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' LITIES

RESPONSIBI

CUSTOMER

i i ii

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Fill in dates as you complete regular service

Clean unitand labels.

Check for damaged or worn parts.

Check for loose fasteners and parts.

Clean Air Filter

Rep!ace Spark Plug

Inspect Muffler (Sewice ifnecessary)

Clean/Replace Spark ArrestorScreen (if installed)

Check Gearbox Lube

Before

Use

i1.1

After

Use

ii i¸

,. _,.

Every Every Every

5 hrs. 10 hrs. 25 hrs.

Every

Season

i _l • • i

Sewice Dates

• i i¸, ..... i i • ,i

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty, the operator must

maintain unit as instructedinthis manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your unit.

Aftadjustments in the =Service and AdjustmentS"section

of this manual should be checked at least once each

season.

• Once a year, replace the spark plug, replace air filterele-

ment and check blades for wear. A new spark plug and a

clean/new air filter element assures proper air-fuel mix-

ture and helps your engine run better and last longer.

* Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

_ WARNING

DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG BEFORE

PERFORMING MAINTENANCE EXCEPT

FOR CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS.

REPLACE BLADE OR DUAL LINE HEAD

PARTS THAT ARE CRACKED, CHIPPED, OR

DAMAGED IN ANY OTHER WAY BEFORE

USING THE UNIT.

INSPECT THE ENTIRE UNIT. REPLACE

DAMAGED PARTS. CHECK FOR FUEL

LEAKS AND MAKE SURE ALL FASTENERS

ARE IN PLACE AND SECURELY FASTENED.

CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS

- Clean the unitusinga damp cloth with a mild detergenL

Wipe off the unitwith a clean dry cloth.

BEFORE EACH USE

CHECK FOR DAMAGED/WORN PARTS

• Blades- replace blades that are bent, warped, cracked,

• or damaged in any way.

Dual line head - replace trimmer head pads that are

bent, warped, cracked, or damaged in any way.

• Fuel cap - replace broken or eak ng fue cap.

• Gearbox- replace a cracked gearbox.

• Shields - replaceshields that are bent, warped, cracked,

or damaged in any way.

LUBRICATION CHART (Fig. 28 )

Q G_ar Box

Figure 28

(1_,-_)Genera! purpose lithium base gear grease.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLITIES

_IECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS/PARTS

Blade Nut

Dual Line Head Nut

Handlebar, Mounting Bracket, and Thumb Screw

rhrottie Handle

C_ylinderCover/Muffler Guard

_,lrFilter Cover

Muffler

3earbox

{ECK GEAR BOX LUBRICATION

29)

)rmally it is not necessary to change the gmace except

_ringservice of the gearbox assembly.

Remove the gearbox plug to check the grease level;

Grease level shouldbe 3/4 full. Usea general purpose

REPLACE SPARK PLUG (Fig. 31 )

Thesparkplugshouldbereplacedeachyeartoensurethe

eng nestartseasierandrunsbetter,

Spark Plug gap should be ,020".

Loosen 4 screws from cylinder cover with hex key,

Remove cylindercover.

Pull offthe spark plug booL

Remove and discard the spark plugfrom the cylinder.

Replace with correctspark plug and tighten with blade

nut/sparkplug wrench (10-12 Ib-tt).

Cover_'park p_ugwith spark plug boot.

lithium base grease.

Figure 29

EAN AIR FILTER. (Fig. 30 )

lifty air filter decreases the life and performance ofthe

llne and increases fuel consumptionand harmfulemis-

rtS.

raysclean after 5 tanks offuel or 5 hoursof operation,

_ver is less. Clean more frequently in dusty condi-

Loosen the screw on the air tilter knob enough to re-

move the cover fromthe engine.

Remove air filterfrom cover.

Wash air filter in soap and water.

SClueeze air filter dry end replace, incover. ,

Reinstall the air filtercover, making sure the choke exit

_lot is placed over the choke lever.

Air Filter

Air Filter Knob

Choke Lever

Choke

Exit Slot

Cover

Figure 30

• Replace the cylinder cover making sure the muffler

...... guardinterlockswlththecrank ease assembly. Insert4

screws and tighten securely.

Screws _ |

Spark Plu_

Cover

Muffler Guard

Figure 31

INSPECT MUFFLER AND

SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN (IF INSTALLED)

Asthe unitis used,carbon deposits buildup on the muffler

and spark arrestor screen (if installed), and must be re-

movedto:avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine

performance.

Required cleaning is every 10 hours of operation.

Replace the spark arrestor screen ifbreaks occur.

CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN

Disconnect the spark plug wire.

• Remove the sparkarrestorscreen. (Refert0the Spark

ArrestorScreen Assembly section of this manual).

• Cleanthesparkarrestorscreenwlthawirebrushorre-

place if breaks are found in the screen.

• Reassemble parts, (Refer to the Spark Arrestor

Screen Assembly sectionof this manual).

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ill i n

-DUAL LINE REPLACEMENT "

_ ARNING

TRIMMER HEAD PARTS THAT ARE

CHIPPED, CRACKED, BROKEN, OR

DAMAGED IN ANY OTHER WAY CAN FLY

APART AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. DO

NOT USE. REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS

BEFORE USING THE UNIT.

THE LINE SAVER MUST BE INSTALLED

ONLY FROM THE INSIDE OF THE

TRIMMER HEAD, IF INSTALLED ON THE

•OUTSIDE OF THE TRIMMER HEAD, THE

LINE SAVER CAN FLY OFF AND BECOME

A DANGEROUS MISSILE.

USE ONLY °095" DiAMETER'GOOD .....

QUALITY LINE. NEVER_USE WIRE, ROPE,

STRING, ETC.

USE ONLY SPECIFIED SEARS

REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF OTHER

BRANDS OF REPLACEMENT PARTS CAN

CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR UNIT OR

INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR OTHER.

DAMAGE/INJURY CAUSED BY USE OF

ACCESSORIESIATTACH MENTS NOT

SPECIRCALLY RECOMMENDED BY

SEARS WILL NOT BE REIMBURSED

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS

FROM SPOOL AND HUB WHEN PERFORMING ANY

TYPE MAINTENANCE.

IMPORTANT: IF LINE SAVER FALLS OUT, REINSTALL

IT FROM THE INSIDE OF THE TRIMMER HEAD.

INSTALLING SPOOL WITH LINE ALREADY•

WOUND (Fig. 32,33,34,35, & 36 )

Figure32

NOTE: .The line savor can become worn during use. :

After a groove is worn into line saver,._remove it,from:

the hub, turn it upside down, and,,reinstalLit _(with spool,

removed) to provide a now wear surface. '

• Insert the locking pin in the gearbox hole"while rotat-

ing the cutting head until it locks.

• Use spark plug wrench (clockwise) to loosen the cut-

tinghead nut.

• Pull apart the cover and hub. It may be difficult to pull

cover and hub apart due to an "O" ring located within

the cutting head.

• Remove spool from the hub.

• Remove any existing line from the spool.

• Insert line separately into two holes on spool. Push

lines completely into holes.

• Following the arrow located on the spool, wind both

lines simultaneously and tightly by separating lines

with forefinger. Secure lines into locking lugs.

• Insert lines through holes keeping lines secure in

locking lugs. Before pushing spool completely into

hub, pull lines out of locking lugs. Spool should now

fit completelyinto hub.

• Snap coverand hub back together.

• To reinstall, go to "Installing The Dual Line Head" in

the Assembly section.

Spool

Figure 33

Figure 34

- 22 -

Cove

Une Saver

Figure 35

Figure 36

Hub

Line Saver

Hub

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