User manual AYP 164843E

[. . . ] 2-Cycle GASOLINE BRUSHWACKERr Model No. C944. 514560 S S S S S Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts List For Occasional Use Only WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Sears Canada, Inc. , Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8 530164843 3/22/04 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Statement Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Service & Adjustments 2 2 5 9 18 19 Storage 20 Troubleshooting Table 21 Emissions Statement 22 Parts List Center Section Parts and Ordering Back Cover WARRANTY STATEMENT LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMANR GAS POWERED BRUSHWACKERR BLADED TRIMMER 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 Gas Brushwacker will be 90 days from the date of purchase if used for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty does not cover: 1. Spark plugs, filter, line, spool, starter rope, and blade. [. . . ] To advance line: S Operate the engine at full throttle. S Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy area. S Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time. Approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of line will be advanced with each tap. Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the trimmer head. If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm) or less, more than one tap will be required to obtain the most efficient line length. WARNING: Use only 0. 080" (2 mm) diameter line. Other sizes of line will not advance properly and can cause serious injury. Do not use other materials such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury. CUTTING METHODS WARNING: Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc. ), which can damage the trimmer head, become entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a serious hazard. WARNING: Always wear eye protection. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury. Before trimming, bring engine to a a speed sufficient to cut material to be trimmed. Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary. The cutting 12 S The tip of the line does the cutting. You will achieve the best performance and minimum line wear by not crowding the line into the cutting area. The right and wrong ways are shown below. Tip of the line does the cutting. Line crowded into work area. Scalping Right Wrong MOWING -- Your trimmer is ideal for 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 S The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls, fences, trees and flower beds, but it also can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences. S For trimming or scalping, use less than full throttle to increase line life and decrease head wear, especially: S During light duty cutting. S Near objects around which the line can wrap such as small posts, trees or fence wire. S For mowing or sweeping, use full throttle for a good clean job. [. . . ] OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the small off--road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual. Sears Canada recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off--road engine, but Sears Canada cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the small off--road engine owner, you should be aware that Sears Canada may deny you warranty coverage if your small off--road engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved modifications, or the use of parts not made or approved by the original equipment manufacturer. You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to a Sears Canada authorized repair centre as soon as a problem exists. [. . . ]