User Manual Craftsman CMMT14140 10-Way Slide Hammer Set

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Table of contents

• Service
• Safety Symbols
• Controls and Operation 
• Controls
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting 

User Manual Craftsman CMXGHAH2322 Gas Hedge Trimmer

Service

Safe Handling Of Gasoline:

1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes, which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
2. Use only an approved gasoline container.
3. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
4. Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
5. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
6. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
7. Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area.
8. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
9. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion.
10. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
11. f gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting engine
12. Never store the machine or fuel container near an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
13. To reduce fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.
14. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing

General Service:

1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the spindle and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
3. Check the spindle and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect spindle for damage. Replace with the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”
4. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
5. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
6. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the string trimmer for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating the string trimmer.
7. Trimmer components, guards and shields are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”
8. Do not change the engine’s governor setting or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
9. Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
10. Do not crank engine with spark plug removed
11. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
12. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment.
13. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 140 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively. Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.

Do not modify engine

To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor

Notice Regarding Emissions

Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.

Spark Arrestor

WARNING: This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).

If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

Safety Symbols

This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate.

Controls and Operation

Controls

A. Recoil Starter

The recoil starter is attached to the right side of the upper handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.

B. Engine Control Lever

The control lever must be depressed to start the engine and rotation of trimmer spindle assembly. Releasing the control lever stops the engine and trimmer spindle assembly

WARNING: This control lever is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.

C. Drive Control (If Equipped)

The drive control is located at the back of the upper handle and is used to engage the drive. Squeeze the control against the upper handle to engage the drive; release it to slow down or stop the trimmer from propelling.

D. Trimmer Deflector

The trimmer deflector is connected to the trimmer base and it is used to prevent debris from being thrown.

E. Spindle

The spindle rotates the trimmer line.

F. Trimmer Line

The trimmer line is attached to the spindle assembly and it is used to trim grass, vegetation, undergrowth and weeds.

G. Flywheel Screen

Keep the flywheel screen free of grass clippings and debris at all times.

Engine Controls

See the Engine Operator’s Manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine.

Operation

Adjusting the Spindle Height

The spindle height can be adjusted for various applications. To do so, proceed as follows

1. Loosen the wing nut found on each side of the spindle shaft.
2. Slide the spindle upward or downward to the desired position before retightening the wing nuts. See Figure 3-2.

Starting and Stopping Engine

Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your string trimmer for instructions on starting and stopping the engine.

Using Your String Trimmer

Be sure trimming area is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage the string trimmer or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the trimmer in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.

WARNING: The operation of any string trimmer can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the string trimmer, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.

• The string trimmer is designed with the spindle offset to the left side, allowing the operator to trim along a fence, landscaping, or a house to his or her’s right side without having to make any adjustments to the machine
• Operate the string trimmer at a slower walking speed when trimming tall, thick weeds or grass.
• Clean the underside of the trimmer after each use to remove any debris build up.

WARNING: Shut the engine off and wait until the trimmer head comes to a complete stop before cleaning the discharge area. The trimmer head continues to rotate for a few seconds after the trimmer head control is released.

• Do not trim on excessively steep slopes. If a slope is difficult to stand on, do not trim. Do not trim on slopes when the ground is slippery or wet. Trim across the face of a slope, not up and down.

To use the Drive Control (if equipped):

• Once the engine is running, squeeze the drive control lever against the upper handle to propel the string trimmer
• Release the single lever drive control to slow down or stop the string trimmer from driving

CAUTION: While operating the string trimmer, do not allow the spindle to contact a concrete, asphalt, or gravel surface. Doing so will result in premature wear.

Changing the Trimmer Line

To ease in removing worn trimmer line, change the trimmer line before it becomes too short (i.e. approximately half its original length).

1. Remove the worn trimmer line from the spindle.
2. Fold the replacement trimmer line in half and insert both ends through the loop near the edge of the spindle
3. Pull the ends of the trimmer line through the loop until the line is securely beneath the metal tab.
4. Cross the line ends and pull each tightly to secure the trimmer line in place. See Figure 3-3.

NOTE: Always use 490-040-M035 trimmer line. Refer to the separate supplement for information on ordering.

Maintenance

General Recommendations

• Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
• The warranty on this string trimmer does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain the string trimmer as instructed here.
• Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine warranty.
• All adjustments should be checked at least once each season.
• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight

WARNING: Always stop engine, allow engine to cool, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before performing any type of maintenance on your machine.

Lubrication

1. Lubricate pivot points on the engine control lever at least once a season with light oil. This control must operate freely in both directions.

2. On 280 Series models equipped with a drive control, also lubricate pivot points on the drive control lever at least once a season with light oil. This control must operate freely in both directions

3. Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate surface of the axle bolt and inner surface of the wheel with light oil.

4. Follow the Engine Operator’s Manual for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication.

Deck Care

Clean underside of the machine after each use to prevent build-up of grass clippings or other debris.

1. Allow engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine. Disconnect spark plug wire
2. Tip trimmer so that it rests on its side. Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up. Hold trimmer firmly.
3. Scrape and clean the underside of the machine with a suitable tool. Do not spray with water.
4. Put the trimmer back on its wheels on the ground.

Engine Care

A list of key engine maintenance jobs required for good performance by the trimmer is given below. Follow the accompanying engine manual for a detailed list and instructions.

• Maintain oil level as instructed in Engine Operator’s Manual
• Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual.
• Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season. Check Engine Operator’s Manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.
• Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the top of the engine clean to permit proper air circulation. Remove all grass, dirt and debris from muffler area.
• Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be treated with a gasoline stabilizer to prevent deterioration and gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts.

Off-Season Storage

Take the following steps to prepare your trimmer for storage. Refer to Engine Operator’s Manual for specific engine storage instructions.

• Clean and lubricate trimmer.
• Store trimmer in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
• Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of your string trimmer.

Troubleshooting